Deena M. Crimaldi is a strategic litigator and transactional attorney who partners with clients to manage risk, resolve disputes, and advance business objectives. She works closely with insurers, developers, corporations, and counsel seeking a collaborative legal partner focused on efficiency, and strategy.

Ms. Crimaldi’s practice includes construction litigation and transactions, product liability, general commercial disputes, and mass-liability toxic tort matters, representing corporate clients in complex matters nationwide. With litigation experience in state and federal courts, Ms. Crimaldi advises clients from early risk assessment through resolution. She is actively involved in case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, negotiation, and trial preparation, and is known for providing clear, practical guidance that aligns legal strategy with business goals.

In addition to litigation, Ms. Crimaldi advises clients on construction- and real estate-related transactional matters, helping address risk and avoid disputes before they arise. She also maintains a strong mass tort practice, with experience in talc matters, managing complex scientific issues and high-stakes case inventories.

Ms. Crimaldi is committed to leadership and service in the community. She serves on the Board of Directors of nourish.NJ, the Executive Board of Central School’s Home and School Association, and as commissioner for her daughter’s recreational soccer league.

Honors & Awards

  • Included in Best Lawyers in America “One to Watch” list for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendant; Construction Law; Litigation - Construction (2022-2026); Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2024)
  • Included in Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars list for Construction Litigation (2018-2022) (conferred by Thomson Reuters)
  • 2018 Beverly Willis Architecture Emerging Leader
  • Women Builders Council, "Next Generation of Women Builders" Award Winner (2018)

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Memberships & Affiliations

  • nourish.NJ, Board Member
  • Glen Rock United, Board Member
  • Central School HSA, Executive Board Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • New York City Bar Association

Speaking Engagements

  • Talc Depositions: Winning Strategies and Insights -- 2022 Defense Asbestos Litigation Conference (June 23, 2022)
  • Stay on Current Environmental Justice -- Perrin Environmental Risk and PFAS Litigation Conference (June 14, 2022)
  • The Ethical Considerations for the Future of Asbestos Litigation -- Perrin Conferences (Dec. 7, 2021)