Patrick Papalia

A knowledgeable and effective advocate for our business dispute

Our small manufacturing company was facing a significant contract dispute with a former distributor. The situation was complex and threatened to disrupt our operations. We were referred to Patrick Papalia at Archer & Greiner, and it proved to be excellent advice. While he is a general practice attorney, his specific recognition in Commercial Litigation was immediately apparent. He took the time to thoroughly understand the nuances of our agreement and the history of the relationship. Patrick’s strategy was pragmatic and focused on protecting our business interests without unnecessary escalation. His analysis of the contractual obligations was sharp, and he communicated the legal risks and potential outcomes with a clarity that was invaluable for us as business owners. We were particularly impressed that, despite his recognition by Best Lawyers, he remained approachable and didn’t overwhelm us with legalese. The matter was resolved favorably through negotiation, saving us the considerable expense and time of a full trial. If there was one minor critique, it would be that during particularly busy periods, there could be a slight delay in email responses, though his assistant was always helpful in bridging the gap. Overall, Patrick Papalia provided top-tier legal counsel. We have already recommended him to another local business and would not hesitate to engage his services again for any commercial legal needs in Hackensack.