Mr. Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo, Business Attorney in Paramus, New Jersey
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
PartneratNicoll Davis & Spinella LLP
Paramus, NJ
Practicing business in Paramus since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 7
- Bar admissions
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Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo is a partner based in Paramus, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Mr. has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Nicoll Davis & Spinella LLP.
- Based in
- Paramus, NJ
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Paramus, NJ.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo: Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo is a partner based in Paramus, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Mr. has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Nicoll Davis & Spinella LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Christopher takes on
Christopher concentrates on business, employment, general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christopher handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Business cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Christopher takes business matters in Paramus, 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 Christopher agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Christopher takes employment matters in Paramus, 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 Christopher agrees to represent you.
General cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Christopher takes general matters in Paramus, 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 Christopher agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Christopher takes litigation matters in Paramus, 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 Christopher agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Paramus, New Jersey
Christopher takes personal injury matters in Paramus, 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 Christopher agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo — business lawyer in Paramus
Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo is a partner based in Paramus, NJ. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Mr. has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Nicoll Davis & Spinella LLP.
Mr Christopher Michael Santomassimo is a lawyer practicing ethics and compliance counseling, corporate investigations, complex tort and 7 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S.B.A. degree from Boston University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years. Christopher practices at Nicoll Davis & Spinella LLP in Paramus, NJ.
How Christopher handles business matters
Mr Christopher Michael Santomassimo is a lawyer practicing ethics and compliance counseling, corporate investigations, complex tort and 7 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S.B.A. degree from Boston University in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years. Christopher practices at Nicoll Davis & Spinella LLP in Paramus, NJ.
Who Christopher represents
Christopher reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Paramus and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Syracuse University College of Law
J.D. · 1992
Boston University
B.S.B.A. · 1989
Jurisdictions
Christopher's state bar admissions
Arizona
2025 · ACTIVE
Illinois
2022 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2001 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2001 · ACTIVE
New York
1993 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1992 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1992 · ACTIVE
Christopher studied at J.D. in Syracuse University College of Law and B.S.B.A. in Boston University.
Law school and academic background
Christopher completed J.D. in Syracuse University College of Law and B.S.B.A. in Boston University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christopher runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Christopher's professional memberships and bar associations
New Jersey State (Member, Board of Directors, Products Liability and Toxic Tort Section, 1996—), New York State and American Bar Associations
membership
Locations
Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo's office in Paramus
Christopher's primary office is at 95 Route 17 S., Suite 203, Paramus, NJ, 07652. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christopher usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Christopher charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher'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; Christopher will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Paramus, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Christopher
Christopher discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Christopher confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Christopher's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Mr. Christopher Michael Santomassimo
How much does it cost to hire Christopher for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christopher walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Christopher offer a free consultation?
Christopher charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christopher's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Christopher's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple business 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. Christopher gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Christopher take my case if I'm outside Paramus?
Christopher 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 — Christopher 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 Christopher?
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. Christopher will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Christopher accepting new business clients right now?
Christopher's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Paramus, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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