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Ricardo Solano, Jr., Business Attorney in Newark, New Jersey

Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Criminal Defense, and Health Care

Newark, NJ

Practicing business in Newark since 1999.

27+
Years practicing
2
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Ricardo Solano, Jr. is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Health Care. Ricardo has over 27 years of legal experience.

Based in
Newark, NEW JERSEY
Experience
over 27 years
Known for
Business · Criminal Defense · Health Care
  • Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Health Care matters from Newark, NEW JERSEY.
  • Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Ricardo Solano, Jr.: Ricardo Solano, Jr. is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Health Care. Ricardo has over 27 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Ricardo takes on

Ricardo concentrates on business, criminal defense, health care, litigation, and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ricardo handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Newark, New Jersey

Ricardo takes business 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 Ricardo agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Newark, New Jersey

Ricardo takes criminal defense 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 Ricardo agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Newark, New Jersey

Ricardo takes health care 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 Ricardo agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Newark, New Jersey

Ricardo 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 Ricardo agrees to represent you.

White Collar cases in Newark, New Jersey

Ricardo takes white collar 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 Ricardo agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Ricardo Solano, Jr. — business lawyer in Newark

Ricardo Solano, Jr. is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Health Care. Ricardo has over 27 years of legal experience.

Mr. Solano, a well-known, highly regarded leader in the white collar defense space and federal practitioner in New Jersey, co-chairs the firm’s White Collar & Investigations Group, currently one of the firm’s most vibrant practices.

Mr. Solano represents companies and individuals in the healthcare, financial services, and other industries in both criminal and civil matters. These matters often concern allegations of securities fraud, healthcare fraud, bribery, False Claims Act, RICO, tax evasion, and money laundering. They commonly involve federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities, as well as civil and regulatory proceedings.

An experienced trial and appellate lawyer in white collar criminal and complex commercial matters, Mr. Solano has acted as lead counsel in several significant jury trials. He has also represented clients in a number of sensitive and high-profile investigations, and regularly conducts internal investigations for corporations and other institutions. In addition, Mr. Solano has represented a number of attorneys as well as physicians and other medical professionals in disciplinary proceedings.

Before returning to Gibbons, Mr. Solano was most recently General Counsel for The Straus Group, a private investment family firm in Fort Lee, New Jersey, and Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for CareOne, a nationwide healthcare continuum with annual revenues in excess of $1 billion that operates more than 60 post-acute nursing and assisted living facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, hospice providers, and a long-term care pharmacy company. Prior to joining CareOne, Mr. Solano was a partner in a well-regarded, boutique litigation firm in New York and New Jersey.

Mr. Solano is also a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, serving in both the Criminal and Appeals Divisions. In 2008, Mr. Solano was appointed as New Jersey’s First Assistant Attorney General under then-Attorney General Anne Milgram, who is now Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. In that role, he oversaw the Divisions of Criminal Justice, Law, Consumer Affairs, and Gaming Enforcement, participating in case reviews, developing litigation strategy for criminal investigations, affirmative civil litigation, and civil defense matters, and handling various administrative and management responsibilities for the office.

How Ricardo handles business matters

Mr. Solano, a well-known, highly regarded leader in the white collar defense space and federal practitioner in New Jersey, co-chairs the firm’s White Collar & Investigations Group, currently one of the firm’s most vibrant practices. Mr. Solano represents companies and individuals in the healthcare, financial services, and other industries in both criminal and civil matters. These matters often…

The kind of cases Ricardo takes

Ricardo reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, criminal defense, and health care matters in Newark and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Seton Hall University

    J.D. · 1998

  • New York University

    B.A. · 1995

Jurisdictions

Ricardo's state bar admissions

  • New York, New York S

    2000 · ACTIVE

  • New Jersey, New Jers

    1999 · ACTIVE

Ricardo studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University and B.A. in New York University.

Law school and academic background

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

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Ricardo has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, Essex County Bar Association Criminal Practice Award, 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Included on the

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — New Jersey Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — list, Criminal Defense: White Collar

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — list, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Recipient, Essex County Bar Association Criminal Practice Award, 2024 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Included on the (2026).

Locations

Office locations for Ricardo Solano, Jr. in Newark, New Jersey

Ricardo'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 Ricardo Solano, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Ricardo charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ricardo'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; Ricardo will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Newark, 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 Ricardo

Ricardo 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. Ricardo confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ricardo'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 Ricardo Solano, Jr.

  • How much does it cost to hire Ricardo for a business case?

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

  • Does Ricardo offer a free consultation?

    Ricardo charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ricardo's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Ricardo'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. Ricardo gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Ricardo 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 — Ricardo 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 Ricardo?

    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. Ricardo will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Ricardo accepting new business clients right now?

    Ricardo'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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