
Colleen Mary Duffy, Civil Rights Attorney in Morristown, New Jersey
Over 42 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Employment, and General
PartneratMcElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
Morristown, NJ
Practicing civil rights in Morristown since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Colleen Mary Duffy is a partner based in Morristown, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Colleen has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.
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- Morristown, NJ
- Experience
- over 42 years
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- Civil Rights · Employment · General
- Handles Civil Rights, Employment, and General matters from Morristown, NJ.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Colleen Mary Duffy: Colleen Mary Duffy is a partner based in Morristown, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Colleen has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Colleen takes on
Colleen concentrates on civil rights, employment, general, insurance, and sexual harassment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Colleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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Civil Rights cases in Morristown, New Jersey
Colleen takes civil rights matters in Morristown, 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Morristown, New Jersey
Colleen takes employment matters in Morristown, 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
General cases in Morristown, New Jersey
Colleen takes general matters in Morristown, 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Morristown, New Jersey
Colleen takes insurance matters in Morristown, 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
Sexual Harassment cases in Morristown, New Jersey
Colleen takes sexual harassment matters in Morristown, 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 Colleen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Colleen Mary Duffy — civil rights lawyer in Morristown
Colleen Mary Duffy is a partner based in Morristown, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Employment, and General. Colleen has over 42 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.
Colleen Mary Duffy is a lawyer practicing discrimination, labor and employment, antitrust & trade law and 4 other areas of law. Colleen received a B.S. degree from Seton Hall University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Colleen practices at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP in Morristown, NJ and 1 other location.
How Colleen handles civil rights matters
Colleen Mary Duffy is a lawyer practicing discrimination, labor and employment, antitrust & trade law and 4 other areas of law. Colleen received a B.S. degree from Seton Hall University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years. Colleen practices at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP in Morristown, NJ and 1 other location.
The kind of cases Colleen takes
Colleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, employment, and general matters in Morristown and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Seton Hall University
J.D. · 1984
Seton Hall University
B.S. · 1981
Jurisdictions
Colleen's state bar admissions
New Jersey
1984 · ACTIVE
Colleen studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.S. in Seton Hall University.
Law school and academic background
Colleen completed J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.S. in Seton Hall University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Colleen runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Colleen's professional memberships and bar associations
New Jersey State Bar Association (Member, Labor and Employment Section) Association of the Federal Bar of the State of New Jersey
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Locations
Colleen Mary Duffy's office in Morristown
Colleen's primary office is at 1300 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ, 07962-2075. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP
1300 Mount Kemble Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07962-2075
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How to hire Colleen Mary Duffy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Colleen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Colleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen'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; Colleen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Morristown, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights 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 Colleen
Colleen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights 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. Colleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Colleen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Colleen Mary Duffy
How much does it cost to hire Colleen for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Colleen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Colleen offer a free consultation?
Colleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colleen's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Colleen's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple civil rights 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. Colleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Colleen take my case if I'm outside Morristown?
Colleen 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 — Colleen 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 Colleen?
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. Colleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Colleen accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Colleen'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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