Timothy E. Corriston

Epitomizing strong leadership and strategic vision, Timothy Corriston is Connell Foley's Managing Partner and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. With extensive experience in complex litigation, he is a valuable asset to his clients. Tim dedicates himself to understanding the details of each dispute and crafts personalized strategies to address his client's needs. He is a trusted advisor to businesses ranging from startups to mature companies, applying his strategic outlook and creative problem-solving skills to help them efficiently achieve their goals.

Tim provides experienced counsel to companies on issues related to transactions and capital-raising and rigorously represents businesses grappling with a wide array of complex litigation and business concerns.

Acting as outside general counsel, Tim also advises companies on day-to-day legal matters that can affect their bottom lines, such as strategy, contracts, and issues related to employment matters. The businesses he represents are members of a broad range of industries, including the energy, fintech, healthcare, information technology, software products, and telecommunications sectors.

Tim is a member of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Fordham Law School Alumni Association.

Representative Experience
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

• Representation of owners, operators and generators in CERCLA, RCRA, Spill Act and private party environmental cases
• National counsel to consumer products manufacturer in products liability matters
• Regional counsel for large chemical manufacturer in class action, environmental and products liability suits
• Representation of developers seeking land use approvals
• Representation of many mid-to-large businesses in commercial disputes

Professional and Community Affiliations

• Board of Trustees, New Jersey Business & Industry Association
• Member of the Board of Directors, Fordham Law School Alumni Association
• President, Fordham Law School Alumni Association, North Jersey Chapter
• New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Member, Cannabis Law Committee
• Bergen County Bar Association
• Essex County Bar Association

Chambers USA (2021-2024)

• Environmental Law - New Jersey

ROI-NJ

• "Champions of the C-Suite" (2024, 2023)
• “Law Influencers” (2022)
• "lnfluencers Power List" (2023, 2022)

Best Lawyers in America (2017-2025)

• Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants
• Litigation - Environmental

New Jersey Super Lawyers (2010-2024)

• New Jersey Super Lawyers Top 100 (2015, 2018-2021)

NJBIZ Leaders in Law (2023)

Top Rated Lawyers, litigation practice area, New York Law Journal (2014)

"New Jersey's Top Rated Lawyers" (2012), a list compiled by Martindale-Hubbell.