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Brian R. Ade, Business Attorney in Hackensack, New Jersey

focused on Business, Insurance, and Litigation

Hackensack, NJ

Trusted business attorney serving Hackensack.

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Brian R. Ade is an attorney based in Hackensack, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation.

Based in
Hackensack, NEW JERSEY
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Hackensack, NEW JERSEY.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Brian R. Ade: Brian R. Ade is an attorney based in Hackensack, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Brian's practice areas in Hackensack

Brian concentrates on business, insurance, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Brian takes business matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Brian takes insurance matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Brian takes litigation matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Hackensack, New Jersey

Brian takes product liability matters in Hackensack, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Biography

Brian R. Ade, business attorney serving Hackensack

Brian R. Ade is an attorney based in Hackensack, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Brian works from Hackensack, New Jersey and takes on business matters across the region.

Brian R. Ade is a litigation attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP, based in Hackensack, New Jersey. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. Brian devotes a substantial portion of his work to matters involving construction defects, product liability, utilities, and insurance coverage disputes.

Brian has represented companies and individuals in a wide range of claims, including matters involving hazardous chemicals, chemical waste, and premises liability allegations such as trip-and-fall cases. His clients include manufacturers and distributors of medical, consumer, commercial, and industrial products, and he regularly defends product liability claims filed in New Jersey courts.

In the area of product liability litigation, Brian has handled numerous matters involving a variety of products. These cases have been resolved through mediation or voluntary dismissal, often without the need for motion practice, allowing clients to manage risk and litigation costs efficiently.

Brian’s insurance law practice includes counseling insurers and policyholders on coverage issues arising under automobile, comprehensive general liability, excess, umbrella, and other insurance policies. He advises clients on policy interpretation, coverage positions, and claims handling, and represents insurers in insurance coverage litigation.

Brian has been involved in significant insurance coverage matters before the Supreme Court of New Jersey. More recently, his work has included insurance coverage issues related to sexual abuse claims and claims alleging that talc caused or contributed to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma.

In addition to his litigation practice, Brian contributes to legal scholarship within the insurance law community. He co-authored the New Jersey chapter of the 2014 edition of Writing Reservation of Rights: A North American Compendium, published by the DRI Insurance Law Committee, and previously served as a regional editor for DRI’s Excess and Umbrella Compendium.

Brian's approach to business cases

Brian R. Ade is a litigation attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP, based in Hackensack, New Jersey. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants. Brian devotes a substantial portion of his work to matters involving construction defects, product liability, utilities, and insurance coverage disputes. Brian has…

Clients Brian works with

Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in Hackensack and the surrounding New Jersey area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Brian studied and practices

  • Rutgers

    B.A.

  • Western New England University

    J.D.

Jurisdictions

Brian's state bar admissions

  • New York, New York B

    ACTIVE

  • New Jersey, New Jers

    ACTIVE

Brian studied at B.A. in Rutgers and J.D. in Western New England University.

Law school and academic background

Brian completed B.A. in Rutgers and J.D. in Western New England University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Brian's legal honors and published work

Brian has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Coverage

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Since 2014 Bergen's Top Lawyer, (201) Magazine

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Asbestos (2026).

Locations

Brian R. Ade's office in Hackensack

Brian's primary office is at 25 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

25 Main Street

Hackensack, New Jersey 07601

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brian R. Ade — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Hackensack, New Jersey

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian

Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brian R. Ade

  • How much does it cost to hire Brian for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Brian offer a free consultation?

    Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in New Jersey typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Hackensack?

    Brian is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Brian accepting new business clients right now?

    Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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