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Steven T. Passarella Jr.

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Steven Passarella Jr. is a litigation associate in Baker Donelson's Princeton office.

Professional Biography


Steve Passarella is a versatile commercial litigator committed to resolving complex disputes for his clients. He focuses his practice on commercial and health care litigation. He represents businesses and individuals in a wide array of matters, including contract disputes, business torts (such as fraud, unfair competition, and tortious interference), shareholder and partnership disputes, and insurance-related issues.

Steve works closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and delivers strategic, tailored solutions that align with their goals. His clients come from various industries, including health care, hospitality, life sciences, retail, real estate, construction, and technology. He represents clients before state and federal courts, arbitration panels, and administrative agencies.

After law school, Steve served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Patrick DeAlmeida of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. During law school, he served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Lee A. Solomon of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, and as an extern for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

  • Secured Appellate Division victory successfully upholding the dismissal of claims brought against regional grocery retailer.

  • Defended a regional hospital system in breach of contract dispute, resulting in a favorable settlement.

  • Served as the lead associate on a team representing a national emergency care provider group and obtained an arbitration award exceeding $110 million (including attorney's fees) against the country's largest health insurance company.

  • Successfully represented a national health care management company in a breach of contract action against regional non-profit hospital system.

  • Assisted in the successful defense of an international luxury fashion and cosmetic company in a multi-million dollar arbitration.

  • Represented a regional grocery retailer in a contract dispute with a national wholesale supply company.

  • Obtained a victory in the Appellate Division on behalf of an auto insurance company by successfully reversing the trial court's decision and vacating a six-figure judgment.

Education

  • Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 2020, magna cum laude
  • Rowan University, B.A., 2017, cum laude

Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania

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