Philip R. Sellinger, ADR Attorney in Florham Park, New Jersey
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Class Action, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Florham Park, NJ
Practicing adr in Florham Park since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Philip R. Sellinger is a shareholder based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Litigation. Philip has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Florham Park, NJ
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- ADR · Class Action · Litigation
- Handles ADR, Class Action, and Litigation matters from Florham Park, NJ.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Philip R. Sellinger: Philip R. Sellinger is a shareholder based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Litigation. Philip has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Philip takes on
Philip concentrates on adr, class action, litigation, white collar, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Philip handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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ADR cases in Florham Park, New Jersey
Philip takes adr matters in Florham Park, 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 Philip agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Florham Park, New Jersey
Philip takes class action matters in Florham Park, 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 Philip agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Florham Park, New Jersey
Philip takes litigation matters in Florham Park, 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 Philip agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in Florham Park, New Jersey
Philip takes white collar matters in Florham Park, 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 Philip agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Florham Park, New Jersey
Philip takes business matters in Florham Park, 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 Philip agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Philip R. Sellinger — adr lawyer in Florham Park
Philip R. Sellinger is a shareholder based in Florham Park, NJ. The practice focuses on ADR, Class Action, and Litigation. Philip has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Philip R. Sellinger is co-chair of the firm’s Global Litigation Practice and founding chair of the firm's New Jersey office.
From 2021 to early 2025, Philip served as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Under his direction, the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office achieved international prominence in fighting cybercrime; reached landmark corporate criminal and civil resolutions, and aggressively prosecuted securities fraud, insider trading and market manipulation; public corruption, money laundering, fraud against government and private health care plans, government contract and customs fraud, unlawful kickback schemes, violent crime, and civil rights violations.
During his time as U.S. attorney, Philip also served as chair of the Department of Justice’s E-Litigation Advisory Council, vice chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee’s Civil Rights Subcommittee, and a member of both the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee’s White Collar Crime Committee and Corporate Criminal Enforcement Working Group, which authored a voluntary self-disclosure policy that set a nationwide standard detailing the circumstances under which a company will receive credit for disclosing misconduct.
Prior to his appointment as U.S. attorney in 2021, Philip founded and managed Greenberg Traurig’s New Jersey office and served as co-Chair of the firm’s Global Litigation Practice. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney and New Jersey federal clerk, Philip has more than 30 years of trial experience and has led litigation teams in a wide variety of class actions and other complex cases in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts, including the New Jersey Supreme Court, around the country. He has served as Chair of the Lawyers Advisory Committee to the New Jersey federal judiciary and as a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Civil Practice Rules Committee. He served as the founding chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Class Action Committee. He has represented the American Corporate Counsel Association and the New Jersey Corporate Counsel Association in litigation challenging the right of in-house counsel to appear in court. He has appeared as amicus counsel in the Supreme Court of the United States on behalf of 29 top-ranking former senior U.S. military officers and civilian Department of Defense officials.
Philip has written dozens of articles and lectured extensively around the country before the American Corporate Counsel Association, The American Bar Association and various state and local corporate counsel and other bar associations. He sits (or has sat) on the boards of several organizations including the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the American Jewish Committee, the Atlantic Legal Foundation, and the foundation for the New Jersey Network (NJN). He has also been consistently recognized as a leading lawyer by legal publications and directories. Chambers and Partners USA has ranked him Band 1 from 2007-2021, and he has been listed in Best Lawyers from 2005-2022, and Super Lawyers from 2006-2020.
Philip received his B.A., summa cum laude, from University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his J.D. from New York University School of Law, where he was Articles Editor of the Annual Survey of American Law.
The attorney is providing legal services through and affiliated with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, a New York Limited Liability Partnership. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Judicial Clerkships
•Hon. Anne E. Thompson, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, 1979-1980
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Recognized, New Jersey Legal Awards, 'Lifetime Achievement,' 2025
•Honoree, NJBIZ ICON awards, 2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law; Litigation - Environmental, 2005-2022
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2006-2021
•'Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey,' 2013
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Band 1, 2007-2021
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Commercial Litigation, 2015-2020
•Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Regional Litigation Department of the Year - New Jersey,” Finalist, 2019
•Honoree, The New Jersey Law Journal, 'New Jersey Trailblazer' Award, 2019
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation
•“Local Litigation Star,” 2020-2022
•“National Litigation Star,” 2019
•Listed, Insider NJ’s “Insider 100,” 2021-2024
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, “Law Firm of the Year,” Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017
•Recipient, Leader in Business Award, Morris County Chamber of Commerce, 2015
•Recipient, Honorary Doctor of Law Degree, Rabbinical College of America, 2014
•Recipient, American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award
•Recipient, Arts Horizon Celeste Holm Humanitarian Award
•Leader of Winning Team, New Jersey Law Journal's “ Class Action Litigation Department of the Year, ” 2016
•Team Member, Lexology’s Client Choice Award USA & Canada, United States: New Jersey, 2013
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
How Philip handles adr matters
Philip R. Sellinger is co-chair of the firm’s Global Litigation Practice and founding chair of the firm's New Jersey office. From 2021 to early 2025, Philip served as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Under his direction, the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office achieved international prominence in fighting cybercrime; reached landmark corporate criminal and civil resolutions, and…
Who Philip represents
Philip reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, class action, and litigation matters in Florham Park and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
New York University School of Law
J.D. Articles · 1979
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
B.A. · 1976
Jurisdictions
Philip's state bar admissions
California U.S. Dist
2003 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1983 · ACTIVE
New York
1980 · ACTIVE
Philip studied at J.D. Articles in New York University School of Law and B.A. in University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Law school and academic background
Philip completed J.D. Articles in New York University School of Law and B.A. in University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Philip runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Philip has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Philip's professional memberships and bar associations
and Board Member, National Center for Preventive Law •Former Committee Chair, Commission on Standards for Corporate Compliance •Former Board Member, United States Olympic Committee, New Jersey Chapter •Former Chair, Young Lawyers Division, New Jersey Stat
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Locations
Philip R. Sellinger's office in Florham Park
Philip's primary office is at 500 Campus Drive, Suite 400, Florham Park, NJ, 07932. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
500 Campus Drive, Suite 400
Florham Park, NJ 07932
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Client reviews of Philip R. Sellinger — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Philip. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in Florham Park.
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How to hire Philip R. Sellinger — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Philip usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Philip charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Philip'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; Philip will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Florham Park, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr 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 Philip
Philip discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr 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. Philip confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Philip's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Philip R. Sellinger
How much does it cost to hire Philip for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Philip walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Philip offer a free consultation?
Philip charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Philip's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Philip's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple adr 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. Philip gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Philip take my case if I'm outside Florham Park?
Philip 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 — Philip 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 Philip?
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. Philip will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Philip accepting new adr clients right now?
Philip'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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