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Hon. Garry S. Rothstadt, J.A.D. (Ret.)

Profession Retired New Jersey Appellate and Trial Court Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator, Case
Evaluator, American Arbitration Association Judicial and Commercial Arbitration
Panel Member and Mediator.

Work History Of Counsel, Cole Schotz PC, 2023-Present; Appellate Judge, Superior Court of New
Jersey - Appellate Division, 2013-2022; Trial Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey,
2001-2013; Visiting Instructor, Rutgers Law School, 2007- 2023; Member, Bray
Chiocca Rappaport & Rothstadt LLC, 19902001; Partner, Chiocca & Rothstadt,
19891990; Partner, Chiocca Rothstadt & Sweeney, 1988-1989; Associate, Cole
Geaney Yamner & Byrne, 1984-1988; Judicial Clerk, Hon. Joseph L. Conn, Superior
Court of New Jersey, 1983-1984. NON-MEDICAL RESUMES

Experience Recently served as mediator in various matters involving construction, commercial lease,
business dissolution, discrimination, probate, and land use disputes, including claims
against public entities. Also served as a consultant to attorneys on litigation and appellate
strategies in various types of matters, including business dissolutions, commercial
tenancies, and coverage claims. Available to serve as arbitrator and aid to litigants and
courts as special adjudicator.
Retired from the bench after serving 21 years as a judge with the Superior Court of New
Jersey. During the first 12 years, presided as a trial judge over matters assigned by each of
the court's various divisions – Civil, Family and Criminal, as well as those specially
assigned from the court's Chancery Division. Successfully settled hundreds of cases as a
trial judge in each division, many involving multiple parties and significant disputes in all
areas of the law, including commercial, business, construction, probate, product liability
and employment discrimination lawsuits. Served as the sole trier of fact and issued timely
written final determinations in numerous bench trials.

Elevated in 2013 by the Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve on the
state's intermediate appellate court, until retirement in 2022. Worked collaboratively with
the appellate court's other judges to consider matters relating to all areas of the law that
arose from orders, judgments and final decisions issued by trial courts, the state's tax court,
and administrative agencies. Authored hundreds of opinions.

While serving as judge, volunteered as a Visiting Instructor at Rutgers Law School,
Newark, assisting in teaching a Trial Presentation class. Responsibilities included guiding
students in developing trial skills using NITA case files and critiquing students’
performances. Presided over full day trial each semester that served as a portion of each
student’s final grade.

Prior to appointment to the bench, engaged in private practice for 17 years as a commercial
and business litigator. Represented primarily commercial entities and appeared on their
behalf in matters arising from contract disputes, business dissolutions, and commercial real
estate and tenancy claims, as well as construction litigation.

Education Rutgers School of Law (JD-1983); Rutgers College (BA, History-1980).
Professional Licenses Admitted to the Bar: New Jersey (1983); US District Court: District of New Jersey (1983).

Professional American Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section; New Jersey State Bar
Associations Association, Dispute Resolution Section; Passaic County Bar Association, (former officer
and trustee); Bergen County Bar Association; Morris County Bar Association.

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