Carmel Joy Decker

Carmel Decker brings extensive experience across employment law, civil rights, construction law, corporate matters, contract disputes and insurance law. Her diverse practice reflects a deep commitment to protecting clients' interests in complex legal environments.

In her employment law practice, Carmel handles sophisticated litigation in both state and federal courts on behalf of employers, addressing wrongful termination claims, hostile work environment cases, discrimination matters, and complex issues under ERISA, CEPA, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Beyond litigation, she provides strategic counsel to employers on hiring practices and workplace compliance, helping organizations navigate evolving regulatory requirements. Her civil rights work spans representation of companies, public entities and public employees in matters involving constitutional violations, negligence and police conduct issues. Carmel is a frequent advocate before the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Carmel's construction law expertise centers on resolving complex multi-party disputes involving construction defects, professional liability claims for architects and engineers, and construction site accidents. She skillfully manages cases encompassing design deficiencies, latent construction defects, building code violations and the intricate contractual relationships that govern construction projects.

Carmel’s expertise extends to corporate matters including contracts, business transactions, construction, aviation, leasing, insurance, dispute resolution, and litigation. She customarily serves as fractional general counsel to corporate clients across various industries, including those with parent companies abroad. Ms. Decker provides strategic advice to clients on business operations, corporate governance, and compliance. She strives to proactively protect and maintain the integrity of corporate governance of clients, ensure their consistent compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and mitigate their exposure to risk.

Carmel earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Business Administration from Montclair State University, providing her with both legal acumen and practical business insight that serves her clients well.

• Federal Bar Association
• Bergen County Bar Association
• Professional Liability Underwriting Society