Michael J. Shortt

Michael Shortt concentrates his practice on real estate litigation and related business disputes, representing clients throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in state and federal courts as well as administrative forums. He has extensive experience defending residential and commercial real estate brokers and agents in professional liability claims, including allegations of inaccurate pre-sale disclosures and consumer fraud, and has litigated disputes involving the payment and collection of brokerage fees and sales commissions.

In addition to his real estate work, Michael advises businesses and organizations on commercial litigation, employment law, and higher education matters. He counsels Special Improvement Districts (SIDs) on municipal beautification and revitalization projects, and provides guidance on operational issues. He also represents employers in non-competition enforcement, discrimination defense, wage-and-hour compliance, and other workplace matters, and serves as outside counsel to universities on employment-related issues.

Outside the office, Michael is a past treasurer of the Upper Montclair Business Association, president of the DePaul Catholic Wrestling Booster Club, and a member of the Bonsal Wildlife Conservancy and Montclair Spurs Supporters Club.