Jennifer A. Guidea

Jennifer is licensed in both New Jersey and New York and has appeared before state and federal courts in various jurisdictions across the United States. She focuses on practical and personalized legal solutions for each client’s specific needs.

In addition to equine law, her multifaceted practice includes franchise matters, construction defect litigation, business litigation, professional liability defenses and employment law.

Commercial Litigation

Jennifer litigates business disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder oppression, fraud and unfair trade practices. Many of these disputes involve millions of dollars, requiring attention to detail and an understanding of the intricacies of the underlying business relationships. Jennifer not only becomes educated in these critical facts, but also strives to work with her clients to balance their business objectives with the best possible litigation result.

Franchise Law

Jennifer has extensive experience representing franchisors. Her clients have included several well-known national and international companies in the real estate, food and beverage, physical fitness and personal services industries. She has litigated and enforced non-compete restrictions, trademark infringement, termination disputes, and vicarious liability claims. Jennifer has repeatedly obtained injunctive relief against non-compliant franchisees, in addition to recovering monetary damages.

Employment Law

Jennifer represents employers in a wide range of matters, including discrimination, whistleblower and wrongful termination cases. Recognizing that many of these employers are small business owners, Jennifer approaches each case with special attention to each client’s unique needs. She works closely with the employers to ensure expeditious and cost-effective resolution whenever possible.

Construction

Jennifer has successfully defended contractors, architects and appraisers from claims of negligence, defective construction, consumer fraud and breach of contract. She has unparalleled experience defending home improvement contractors from claims under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and has used her extensive knowledge of the law and regulations, as well as her personal understanding of home construction and renovation, to obtain dismissal of such claims.