Stephen Vincent Falanga, Business Attorney in Newark, New Jersey
Over 34 years of legal practice
PartneratWalsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP
Newark, NJ
Practicing business in Newark since 1992.
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Stephen Vincent Falanga is a partner based in Newark, NJ. The practice focuses on Business. Stephen has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP.
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- Handles Business matters from Newark, NJ.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Stephen Vincent Falanga: Stephen Vincent Falanga is a partner based in Newark, NJ. The practice focuses on Business. Stephen has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP.
Areas of practice
Stephen's practice areas in Newark
Stephen concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Newark, New Jersey
Stephen 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 Stephen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Stephen Vincent Falanga, business attorney serving Newark
Stephen Vincent Falanga is a partner based in Newark, NJ. The practice focuses on Business. Stephen has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP. Stephen works from Newark, New Jersey and takes on business matters across the region.
Stephen V. Falanga has more than two decades of experience representing financial institutions, corporations, insurance companies, real estate developers, landlords and individuals in the financial services and risk management area including significant work in all aspects of insolvency law.
A versatile practitioner, Stephen handles both transactional and litigation matters in the commercial law field. Transactional matters include asset sales and dispositions, secured transactions, loan and mortgage financings, and other credit-related transactions. In the litigation area, Stephen represents debtors and creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and in complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation in the Federal Courts of New York, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Stephen has served as a chapter 11 trustee in bankruptcy cases, as an expert witness on judgment enforcement and commercial law matters, and as an arbitrator for commercial law cases.
Prior to beginning his legal career, Stephen served a one-year clerkship with the Honorable William F. Tuohey, a United States Bankruptcy Judge in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
He has been awarded the Award for Exemplary Service (2013) by the American Bankruptcy Institute, where he served as Chair of the Secured Credit Committee, and was named to NJBIZ magazine’s “40 under 40” in 2006. He is currently a Trustee for the ARC of Essex County, which serves the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities, and in 2001 received the Essex County Bar Association Special Merit Award for his volunteer work.
He is a frequent author and lecturer on all aspects of commercial law and bankruptcy.
Alpha Sigma Nu, National Jesuit Honor Society. Boston College Law School Recipient of the Cornelius J. Monyihan Commencement Award for Scholarship and Co-curricular Leadership, 1992. Staff Writer, 1990-1991 and Editor-in-Chief, 1991-1992, Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest. Author: "Lender's Insider Status Does Not Reclassify Debt," New Jersey Law Journal, Vol. CLXXXIII, No. 10, Index 795, March 6, 2006; "No, New Jersey, There is No Creditor Fraud," New Jersey Law Journal, Vol. CLXXXI, No. 11, Index 1012, September 12, 2005; "CoreStates Extends Claim Preclusion to Competing Creditors," New Jersey Law Journal, November 1, 1999. Co-Author: with Cromie, Falanga and Jacobus, "Letters of Credit Offer Landlords Protection Against Tenant Bankruptcies," Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Vol. 10, No. 4, April, 2002. Law Clerk to the Honorable William F. Tuohey, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of New Jersey, 1992-1993. Master, Bankruptcy Inn of Court. Saint Peter's College Alumni Board Member, 1997-2002, Alumni President, 2000-2001 and Member, Saint Peter's College Board of Regents, 2002-.
Working with Stephen on a business matter
Stephen V. Falanga has more than two decades of experience representing financial institutions, corporations, insurance companies, real estate developers, landlords and individuals in the financial services and risk management area including significant work in all aspects of insolvency law. A versatile practitioner, Stephen handles both transactional and litigation matters in the commercial law…
Clients Stephen works with
Stephen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business matters in Newark and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Stephen studied and practices
Boston College
J.D. Fordham · 1992
Jurisdictions
Stephen's state bar admissions
New York U.S. Suprem
2001 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
1995 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
1992 · ACTIVE
Stephen studied at J.D. Fordham in Boston College.
Law school and academic background
Stephen completed J.D. Fordham in Boston College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephen runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Stephen's professional memberships and bar associations
New Jersey State Bar Association Essex County Bar Association Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys American Bankruptcy Institute
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Locations
Stephen Vincent Falanga's office in Newark
Stephen's primary office is at Three Gateway Center, 100 Mulberry Street, 15th Floor, Newark, NJ, 07102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Walsh Pizzi O'Reilly Falanga LLP
Three Gateway Center, 100 Mulberry Street, 15th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
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How to hire Stephen Vincent Falanga — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stephen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Stephen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen'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; Stephen 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 Stephen
Stephen 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. Stephen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Stephen'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 Stephen Vincent Falanga
How much does it cost to hire Stephen for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Stephen offer a free consultation?
Stephen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Stephen'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. Stephen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Stephen take my case if I'm outside Newark?
Stephen 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 — Stephen 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 Stephen?
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. Stephen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Stephen accepting new business clients right now?
Stephen'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 Newark, Trenton and Morristown in New Jersey
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