Category Archive: Firm News

Following a roughly two-week jury trial in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Joseph Stimmel of Varcadipane & Pinnisi P.C. obtained a verdict in favor of the firm’s seven clients in an employment law case for unpaid wages. The client plaintiffs were employees of a cybersecurity company who were misled by their employer to work for several months without pay, and with promises of future paychecks that never came. At trial, Mr. Stimmel successfully held the company’s senior leadership personally liable for the company’s failure to pay the wages, read more

Ten years ago, we were working at large, high-volume law firms handling mostly civil litigation and personal injury cases. After more than a decade in these environments, we thought we could offer our clients a better experience—and better results—as the owners of a small law firm with a smaller docket of cases that allowed us to dig into our clients’ matters and maximize their value. So we took the leap in May 2016 and launched Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. In doing so, we received a crash course in building, managing, and growing a law firm read more

Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., is pleased to announce that Joseph C. Stimmel, Esq. has been selected to the 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in recognition of his work in personal injury and civil litigation. This is the second consecutive year Mr. Stimmel has received this honor, following his selection to the 2026 list. Mr. Stimmel is a Senior Associate at the firm. He concentrates his practice on personal injury, employment law, and civil and commercial litigation in New Jersey and New York. He frequently represents clients read more

Following a roughly week-long jury trial in New York, Joseph Stimmel of Varcadipane & Pinnisi P.C. recently secured a liability verdict in favor of the firm’s client who sustained severe injuries to her spine and shoulder because of a slip and fall accident. The Firm’s client required multiple surgeries to her spine and shoulder, which also included implantation of substantial surgical hardware into her spine. Her injuries also left her with chronic pain and substantial physical disability, prevented her from returning to work, and read more

As published in Verdict Search: Raynor v. Hailey, Rana Trans LLC, Bilal & Lyft, Inc. Collisions with tractor-trailers can cause serious injuries, even in minor accidents at lower speeds. When a truck crash also involves a rideshare vehicle and multiple parties, determining liability and pursuing compensation become significantly more complicated. At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., our experienced New Jersey truck accident attorneys know how to navigate complex injury claims involving multiple drivers and corporate defendants. In a recent read more

The legal battle over whether Uber drivers are employees or independent contractors continues to wage, although a recent New York appeals court ruling places more responsibility on the jury to decide. In Bandele v. Rasier-NY, LLC, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, ruled that a trial court should not have dismissed claims against Uber before trial, as questions remained regarding the driver’s independent contractor status. The decision marks the first appellate ruling in New York addressing whether a jury should decide if an Uber read more

Joseph Stimmel of Varcadipane & Pinnisi P.C. recently obtained a defense verdict before a retired federal court judge, following a four-day arbitration trial in New Jersey. Mr. Stimmel successfully defended his client in a complex, international business partnership dispute that sought over $6 million in damages against his client. The plaintiff business partner alleged diverse claims of breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and duty of loyalty, and generally alleged that the defendant client mismanaged the business and failed to read more

Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade defined by strong results, strategic growth, and a reputation for handling complex, high-stakes litigation across New Jersey and New York. Guided by its principle, “Serious Attorneys for Serious Cases,” the firm has built a practice centered on disciplined advocacy and client-focused representation. Founded by Jeffrey W. Varcadipane, Esq. and Dawn M. Pinnisi, Esq., the firm draws on more than 40 years of combined legal experience. Mr. Varcadipane is also read more