Emery J. Mishky, Civil Rights Attorney in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Construction, and Employment · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratMargolis Edelstein
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Practicing civil rights in Berkeley Heights since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Emery J. Mishky is a partner based in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Construction, and Employment. Emery has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Margolis Edelstein. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Berkeley Heights, NJ
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Construction · Employment
- Handles Civil Rights, Construction, and Employment matters from Berkeley Heights, NJ.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Emery J. Mishky: Emery J. Mishky is a partner based in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Construction, and Employment. Emery has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Margolis Edelstein. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Emery takes on
Emery concentrates on civil rights, construction, employment, general, and insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emery handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Civil Rights cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Emery takes civil rights matters in Berkeley Heights, 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 Emery agrees to represent you.
Construction cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Emery takes construction matters in Berkeley Heights, 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 Emery agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Emery takes employment matters in Berkeley Heights, 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 Emery agrees to represent you.
General cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Emery takes general matters in Berkeley Heights, 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 Emery agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Emery takes insurance matters in Berkeley Heights, 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 Emery agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Emery J. Mishky — civil rights lawyer in Berkeley Heights
Emery J. Mishky is a partner based in Berkeley Heights, NJ. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Construction, and Employment. Emery has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Margolis Edelstein. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Emery J. Mishky has extensive experience litigating through trial, and appeal, complex tort, dram shop, commercial, insurance coverage and contract actions. Many of Emery’s cases are in the areas of product liability, malpractice (legal, engineering, architectural, pharmaceutical, and medical), Home Owners Associations, broker errors and omissions, construction (defect and liability), employment, nursing home liability and insurance. He has tried over 50 cases before juries. Emery is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney, an honor granted to less than 2% of attorneys.
Emery has helped train clients and insurance carriers on a variety of topics, including product liability, contractual indemnification, joint and several liability, commercial premises liability, trucking and pharmaceutical liability. He has counseled businesses on such issues as trade liability, compliance, employment and risk management, Consumer Protection Act, identity theft, Fair Credit Reporting and Equal Credit Opportunity Act.
Emery Mishky has also defended law enforcement professionals, municipalities and township officials and has secured favorable results on behalf of several New Jersey governmental entities in cases ranging from the maintenance of roadways and the application of discretionary decisions of municipal officials and Law enforcement agencies.
Emery previously was a Supervising Trial Attorney for the Kemper Insurance Companies. At Kemper, he also was responsible for audits, and was a member of the Computer Technology Committee and an instructor in the Attorney Training Program.
Emery was a judicial clerk for the Honorable Wilfred P. Diana, Assignment Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey. He also has served as a mediator.
Honors
•AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated
•Certified as a Civil Trial Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court
•Pepperdine Law Review
•Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (since 2018 edition) for Insurance Law
Client Testimonials
“I can’t thank you enough for your counsel throughout this matter.”
“Both of you have been very understanding and helpful during this long process.”
“Outstanding work and a fantastic result. Thank you for a fine job with this matter.”
“Outstanding!!!!!!!!! .... thanks for the great work and the fantastic outcome.”
“I would like to thank you for your help and advice on this case...”
“Considering all the obstacles in this case, I could not be more pleased with the result.”
News & Case Results
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Dismissal of Plaintiff’s Case in Bergen County, New Jersey
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Favorable Verdict for Berkeley Heights Partner, Emery Mishky
Berkeley Heights Partner Mishky Receives Favorable Jury Verdict
Emery's approach to civil rights cases
Emery J. Mishky has extensive experience litigating through trial, and appeal, complex tort, dram shop, commercial, insurance coverage and contract actions. Many of Emery’s cases are in the areas of product liability, malpractice (legal, engineering, architectural, pharmaceutical, and medical), Home Owners Associations, broker errors and omissions, construction (defect and liability), employment,…
Clients Emery works with
Emery reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, construction, and employment matters in Berkeley Heights and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Pepperdine University School of Law
J.D. · 1985
California Polytechnic State University, at San Luis Obispo
B.S. · 1982
Jurisdictions
Emery's state bar admissions
New York
1987 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1986 · ACTIVE
California
1986 · ACTIVE
United States Court
1986 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
1986 · ACTIVE
Emery studied at J.D. in Pepperdine University School of Law and B.S. in California Polytechnic State University, at San Luis Obispo.
Law school and academic background
Emery completed J.D. in Pepperdine University School of Law and B.S. in California Polytechnic State University, at San Luis Obispo. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Emery runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Emery has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Emery's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Affiliations •New Jersey Bar Association •California Bar Association •American Inns of Court, Arthur I
membership
Vanderbilt Chapter •New Jersey Association of the Deaf-Blind, Board of Trustees •New Jersey Defense Association
membership
Locations
Emery J. Mishky's office in Berkeley Heights
Emery's primary office is at Connell Corporate Center III, 300 Connell Drive, Suite 6200, Berkeley Heights, NJ, 07922. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Margolis Edelstein
Connell Corporate Center III, 300 Connell Drive, Suite 6200
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Client reviews of Emery J. Mishky — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Emery J. Mishky — 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 Emery usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Emery charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emery'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; Emery will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Berkeley Heights, 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 Emery
Emery 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. Emery confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Emery'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 Emery J. Mishky
How much does it cost to hire Emery for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emery walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Emery offer a free consultation?
Emery charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emery's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Emery'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. Emery gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Emery take my case if I'm outside Berkeley Heights?
Emery 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 — Emery 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 Emery?
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. Emery will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Emery accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Emery'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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