Sylvia Rebecca Gutierrez

January 10, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey's attitude toward business transactions between attorneys and clients is clear—while not prohibited, avoid them.

By Michael Furey and Sylvia-Rebecca Gutierrez

9 minute read

January 15, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Sometimes, the trial judge can make an error that may prove decisive in the case. Is this a defense when the attorney is sued by her client for malpractice?

By Michael K. Furey and Sylvia-Rebecca Gutierrez

9 minute read

January 16, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Increasingly, law firms are seeking waivers of possible future conflicts of interest with their clients when they undertake a representation, i.e., the client agrees to waive conflicts its attorneys may encounter in the future.

By Michael K. Furey and Sylvia-Rebecca Gutierrez

22 minute read

November 25, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

It is time for New Jersey to return to the mainstream by permitting a disgorgement of fees, but not the recovery of the fees, in pursuing a malpractice action.

By Michael K. Furey and Sylvia-Rebecca Gutierrez

7 minute read

November 25, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

It is time for New Jersey to return to the mainstream by permitting a disgorgement of fees, but not the recovery of the fees, in pursuing a malpractice action.

By Michael K. Furey and Sylvia-Rebecca Gutierrez

7 minute read

June 18, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Appellate Division addressed for the first time whether a plaintiff was required to demonstrate "ascertainability" of class members to be granted class certification.

By Elizabeth J. Sher, Sylvia-Rebecca Gutiérrez and Alba V. Aviles

6 minute read

June 18, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

The New Jersey Appellate Division addressed for the first time whether a plaintiff was required to demonstrate "ascertainability" of class members to be granted class certification.

By Elizabeth J. Sher, Sylvia-Rebecca Gutiérrez and Alba V. Aviles

6 minute read