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Christine A. Amalfe, Employment Attorney in Newark, New Jersey

focused on Employment and Litigation

Newark, NJ

Trusted employment attorney serving Newark.

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Christine A. Amalfe is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Newark, NEW JERSEY
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Newark, NEW JERSEY.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Newark) (2026).

About Christine A. Amalfe: Christine A. Amalfe is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Christine takes on

Christine concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Newark, New Jersey

Christine takes employment matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Newark, New Jersey

Christine takes litigation matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Christine A. Amalfe — employment lawyer in Newark

Christine A. Amalfe is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Ms. Amalfe is listed among the region’s leading employment lawyers by the Best Lawyers®, Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and New Jersey Super Lawyers. As Chair of the firm’s Employment & Labor Law Department, Ms. Amalfe manages lawyers across three of five Gibbons offices, overseeing legal, administrative, and business development functions for one of the firm’s most active business units, with clients among the world’s best-known companies representing industries critical to the local, state, and regional economies.

In addition, Ms. Amalfe is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and serves as Human Resources General Counsel for Gibbons, and she is a co-founder of the internationally recognized Gibbons Women’s Initiative.

Ms. Amalfe is regularly commended by clients for understanding their business needs while aggressively litigating their legal issues and providing comprehensive employment related counseling and training. She has been extensively involved in defending single plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class claims under state and federal employment laws. She also conducts multi-faceted employment counseling and training for corporate clients.

Christine's approach to employment cases

Ms. Amalfe is listed among the region’s leading employment lawyers by the Best Lawyers® , Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business , and New Jersey Super Lawyers . As Chair of the firm’s Employment & Labor Law Department, Ms. Amalfe manages lawyers across three of five Gibbons offices, overseeing legal, administrative, and business development functions for one of the firm’s…

Clients Christine works with

Christine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Newark and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Syracuse University

    J.D. · 1985

  • Seton Hall University

    BS · 1982

Jurisdictions

Christine's state bar admissions

  • New York, State of N

    ACTIVE

  • New Jersey, State of

    ACTIVE

Christine studied at J.D. in Syracuse University and BS in Seton Hall University.

Law school and academic background

Christine completed J.D. in Syracuse University and BS in Seton Hall University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christine runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Christine has received 23 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Newark)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Newark)

    2020

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Discrimination

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Harassment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — State and Federal

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Whistleblowers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Discharge

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Labor & Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, New Jersey Law Journal Lifetime Achievement Award, 2015

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Listed as a "State Litigation Star," Employment & Labor Law, by Benchmark Litigation, 2015

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — College of Labor and Employment Attorneys 2015

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trial Attorneys of New Jersey, Trial Lawyer Award 2015

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Newark) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Newark) (2020). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete (2026).

Locations

Office locations for Christine A. Amalfe in Newark, New Jersey

Christine's primary office is at Newark, New Jersey, 07102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Newark, New Jersey 07102

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Hiring guide

How to hire Christine A. Amalfe — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Christine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Newark, New Jersey

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christine

Christine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Christine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Christine A. Amalfe

  • How much does it cost to hire Christine for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Christine offer a free consultation?

    Christine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christine's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Christine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in New Jersey typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Christine take my case if I'm outside Newark?

    Christine is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Christine?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Christine accepting new employment clients right now?

    Christine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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