Armen Shahinian

Bet-the-Company Litigation

4.0 (1 reviews)

Roseland, New Jersey

51+ years experience

Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

973-325-1500

https://www.csglaw.com/biographies/armen-shahinian

105 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ 07068

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Bio

Armen Shahinian practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction litigation, fidelity and surety law, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He joined the firm in 1977 and today leads the firm’s nationally recognized Fidelity and Surety Group, one of the largest in the country.Armen served as a member and chairman of the New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee for West Essex County from 1989 to 1993. He is a member of the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Fidelity & Surety Law Committee, having served as Chair from 2000 to 2001. He is also a member of the ABA Litigation and Public Contract Law Sections. He has also served as a member of the Editorial Board of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s quarterly publication The Brief and served as a member of its Continuing Legal Education Board.Armen is a member of the Board of Directors of the Surety Claims Institute and Editor-in-Chief of its Newsletter. Currently, he serves as an Advisor to the Surety and Fidelity Claims Committees of the Surety & Fidelity Association of America. He also is a Trustee and Past President of the Legal Services Foundation of Essex County, and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. In the mid-1990s, Armen helped found the Fidelity Law Association and currently serves as Advisor Emeritus.Armen has been honored by the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Section's Fidelity and Surety Law Committee to receive its “2018 Martin J. Andrew Award.”Armen is a graduate of the New York University School of Law where he served as associate editor of the Annual Survey of American Law. Armen Shahinian practices in the areas of commercial litigation, construction litigation, fidelity and surety law, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He joined the firm in 1977 and today leads the firm’s nationally recognized Fidelity and Surety Group, one of the largest in the country. Armen served as a member and chairman of the New Jersey Supreme Court District Ethics Committee for West Essex County from 1989 to 1993. He is a member of the American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Fidelity & Surety Law Committee, having served as Chair from 2000 to 2001. He is also a member of the ABA Litigation and Public Contract Law Sections. He has also served as a member of the Editorial Board of the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s quarterly publication The Brief and served as a member of its Continuing Legal Education Board. Armen is a member of the Board of Directors of the Surety Claims Institute and Editor-in-Chief of its Newsletter. Currently, he serves as an Advisor to the Surety and Fidelity Claims Committees of the Surety & Fidelity Association of America. He also is a Trustee and Past President of the Legal Services Foundation of Essex County, and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. In the mid-1990s, Armen helped found the Fidelity Law Association and currently serves as Advisor Emeritus. Armen has been honored by the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Section's Fidelity and Surety Law Committee to receive its “2018 Martin J. Andrew Award.” Armen is a graduate of the New York University School of Law where he served as associate editor of the Annual Survey of American Law.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Newark (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, Newark (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Newark (2012)
Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, Newark (2011)
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy
Recognized: Litigation - Construction
Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
Practice Area: Construction Law
Special Focus: Architects and Engineers
Special Focus: Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Special Focus: Commercial Litigation
Special Focus: Complex Litigation
Special Focus: Construction
Special Focus: Construction Disputes
Special Focus: Contract Disputes
Special Focus: Fidelity
Special Focus: Fiduciary Duties
Special Focus: Government Contracts
Special Focus: Insurance Coverage
Special Focus: Professional Malpractice
Special Focus: Surety
Recipient, American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Section’s Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, Martin J. Andrew Award (2018)
Recipient, NJBIZ, Icon Honors Award (2021)
Included in Chambers USA, New Jersey Construction (2020-2024)
Fidelity Law Association, Founders Award
American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section Fellow

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

New York University, J.D., graduated 1974
Brown University, graduated 1971

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Reviews

Jason Sanchez

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate in complex commercial litigation

Our company engaged Armen Shahinian to handle a complex, multi-party construction dispute that involved significant bonding and payment issues. From the outset, his deep expertise was evident. With over five decades of experience, particularly in construction and banking litigation, he navigated the intricate legal and contractual nuances with a steady hand. His recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Litigation - Banking and Finance was well-reflected in his strategic approach to the financial aspects of our case. Mr. Shahinian’s counsel was always precise, and his courtroom presence is commanding. He secured a very favorable settlement that protected our interests completely. The only slight critique would be that, given his undoubtedly busy caseload, there were occasional delays in email responses, which our internal team sometimes found challenging. However, when it mattered most, his focus and dedication were absolute. I would confidently recommend him for any serious commercial litigation matter.