Harris is a problem solver. Resolving all types of business issues and disputes for his clients, Harris understands the pressures faced by businesses in this complex climate and works to develop timely, efficient, and practical solutions. Clients regularly draw upon Harris’ strategic approach to litigation and risk management to achieve successful results. Whether serving as general counsel to multiple businesses based in New Jersey and Pennsylvania or defending significant litigation matters, his clients rely on his thoughtful approach and analysis to navigate and often avoid complex litigation. His litigation practice includes preventative counseling and representing plaintiffs and defendants in a wide gamut of commercial litigation, as well as the defense of businesses in employment and product liability matters.

Harris regularly speaks and publishes locally and nationally on a wide variety of litigation topics, training other attorneys on best practices and key strategies. In the legal community, Harris has taken on a leadership role in the Defense Research Institute, the largest international organization of attorneys committed to defending the interests of businesses in civil litigation.

Prior to joining Parker McCay, Harris was a partner in a national law firm based in Philadelphia.

Honors & Awards

• Named to the 2005-2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers List, published by Thomson Reuters. See Super Lawyers Selection Methodology HERE.     
• 2014 New Jersey Law Journal “New Leader of the Bar”
• AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• New Jersey State Court R. 1:40 Qualified Mediator

Professional Activities

• DRI, Member; Product Liability and Employment Law Committees
  • Building Products SLG, Chair 
• Burlington County Bar Association
• Camden County Bar Association
• New Jersey Supreme Court Complex Business Law Program Advisory Committee 

Community Activities

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties
  • Chair, Regional Board of Directors (2016-2018)
  • Chair Emeritus (2019 - Present)
  • Board Member (2011-Present)
• Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce, Board Member/Legal Counsel
• Selective Service System, Camden County, New Jersey 
  • Vice Chair, Board (2008-Present)
  • Board Member (2004-Present)

Experience

• Successfully defended and counseled employers in numerous cases under state and federal civil rights statutes and common law involving claims of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, breach of contract, etc.
• Chaired bench trials for Fortune 500 companies resulting in complete defense verdicts or voluntary dismissals prior to bench ruling
• Second-chaired jury trial for Fortune 500 company against Fortune 1000, resulting in $4 million verdict
• Secured six-figure payment to construction company in Enron bankruptcy
• Successfully defended numerous manufacturers and U.S. distributors in litigation involving commercial, consumer and industrial products across several industries 

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