Trent S. Dickey has 29 years of experience representing major domestic and foreign corporations in all aspects of complex commercial and management-side employment litigation. His clientele spans a broad spectrum of industries in both the public and private sectors. Mr. Dickey has successfully litigated hundreds of cases, both jury and bench trials, in federal and state courts throughout the nation. Mr. Dickey's clients range from Fortune 100 companies and public utilities to significant private enterprises. His practice encompasses the defense of employment claims including: race, gender and age discrimination and sexual harassment; wrongful discharge; allegations of breach of executive employment contracts, restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements; and fiduciary duty actions. In complex commercial litigation, his wide expertise covers: breach of contract, joint venture and distribution agreements; theft of trade secrets; trademark and copyright disputes; business torts; and other intellectual property right actions. Mr. Dickey is acutely aware of the complexity of employment issues that management must face on a day-to-day basis in today's global economy. Mr. Dickey maintains a mastery of the rapidly changing laws, regulations and judicial interpretations which govern the workplace, and advises his clients accordingly. Mr. Dickey's expertise includes an extensive background in all aspects of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before the various arbitration and mediation tribunals. Mr. Dickey is also a recognized authority on electronic discovery. In today's increasingly technology-oriented business environment with escalating federal and state electronic discovery mandates, Mr. Dickey's e-discovery expertise is critical for the successful defense of complex disputes, and is essential for controlling discovery costs. Mr. Dickey has received an AV Peer Review Rating, the highest rating, for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by Martindale-Hubbell®.* He has been selected for inclusion in the 2010-2012 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®* published by Woodard/White under Commercial Litigation. *For ranking methodologies, please see www.martindale.com and www.bestlawyers.com. Affiliations Member, American Bar Association · Section on Labor and Employment Law; · Section on Litigation; · Section on Intellectual Property; · Section on Business Law; and · Section on Dispute Resolution Member, New Jersey State Bar Association · Labor and Employment Law Section Member, New York State Bar Association · Labor and Employment Law Section Member, Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association Member, Board of Governors of The Metropolitan Club · Member, Executive Committee; · Member, Admissions Committee; · Co-Chair, Law Committee; and · Chair, House Committee Member, Board of Directors of Easter Seals-NJ, Inc. · Member, Executive Committee; · Chair, Operations Committee; and · Member, Technology Committee Member, Advisory Board of World Impact and The Newark Christian School Member, Board of The University of Virginia Northern New Jersey Club Member, University of Virginia Rotunda Society Member, The Myers Society of Washington College of Law Member, Board of Directors of Permanent and Advocacy Support Systems, Inc. Authored Articles 3/1/2011, U.S. Supreme Court Rules on "Cat's Paw" Theory of Liability and N.J. Appellate Division Reduces Punitive Damages Where Emotional Distress Award Included Punitive Component 2/1/2011, New Jersey's Appellate Division: Failure to Prove Emotional Distress Damages and Failure to Prove Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Does Not Necessarily Foreclose Punitive Damages under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination 1/1/2011, Third Party Retaliation Claims under Title VII, the Discovery Rule under the NJLAD, and the Self-Critical Analysis Privilege under the FLSA 12/1/2010, Law Against Discrimination Update 11/1/2010, Trent S. Dickey and Jill Turner Lever - Are Restrictive Covenants Alive Or Dead? 11/1/2010, Restrictive Covenants: There is No Substitute for Careful Drafting 11/1/2010, Trent S. Dickey and David H. Ganz - Is An Adverse Employment Consequence A Necessary Element For A Failure To Accommodate Claim In New Jersey? Related Press Releases 8/9/2010, Sills Cummis & Gross Attorneys Continue to be Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 8/5/2009, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Retains Prestige in 2010 Best Lawyers ® 5/15/2008, Sill Cummis & Gross P.C. Releases Third Edition of E-Discovery Book Relevant News 4/2/2007, Trent S. Dickey - "United Under Law" - Reality Check 11/17/2006, Trent Dickey - New litigation rules put IT on the front lines of data access 1/3/2006, Trent S. Dickey - New regulations loom over 2006 12/27/2005, Trent S. Dickey - Document management systems go to court 5/23/2005, Trent S. Dickey - "Mastering E-discovery: Not so fast" Relevant Events 8/6/2008, Trent S. Dickey - Recent Developments In New Jersey Law Seminar 6/21/2005, Trent S. Dickey - The Legal and Strategic Guide to E-Discovery: Best Practices 5/17/2005, Trent S. Dickey - Surviving Legal Discovery of E-Mail on Wall Street 5/12/2005, Trent S. Dickey - Legal Express SuperCourse |