Ranked by Chambers USA in the area of white collar defense, Daniella Gordon represents businesses and individuals in internal and government investigations and through trial. In her white collar practice, Daniella leads investigations and represents clients in matters involving alleged false claims, investor misrepresentation, public corruption, fraud, tax-related matters, and anti-kickback violations, among other matters. She has also represented individuals in matters involving wrongful conviction.
In her civil practice, Daniella represents businesses in a range of commercial disputes, with a special focus on the construction industry. She represents owners, developers, and all tiers of contractors in construction defect claims, scope of work disputes, differing site conditions claims, and bid protests, among many other construction-related issues. She has prevailed at trial in matters involving prompt payment statutes and efforts to pierce the corporate veil.
Daniella’s civil practice also includes employment-related investigations and defense in matters involving alleged harassment, discrimination, and whistleblower retaliation under state and federal statutes. She has successfully represented high profile public figures facing such accusations. Daniella has also represented businesses in labor matters involving alleged misclassification, wage and hour violations, and in suspension/debarment actions.
Daniella regularly speaks on criminal justice, civil litigation, and construction-related topics. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey, where she is Chair of the Pro Bono Committee. Daniella also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – NJ. She previously served two terms on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Daniella is also a past Co-Chair of the Construction Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
