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Andrew Fede Article Featured in Journal of Supreme Court History

Andrew T. Fede, an attorney in the firm’s Hackensack office, authored the article, “Not the Most Insignificant Justice: Reconsidering Justice Gabriel Duvall’s Slavery Law Opinions Favoring Liberty,” published in the Journal of Supreme Court History (March 2017). ...read more

Supreme Court Addresses Summary Actions and Conflicts of Interest

"Supreme Court Addresses Summary Actions and Conflicts of Interest" Reprinted with permission from the October 2, 2015, volume of the New Jersey Law Journal. © 2015 ALM Media Properties, LLC. All rights reserved. Further duplication without permission is prohibited.) By: Andrew W. Fede ...read more

An Update on the New Business Rule in N.J.

(Reprinted with permission from the January 14, 2013, edition of New Jersey Law Journal. © 2013 ALM Media Properties, LLC. All rights reserved. Further duplication without permission is prohibited.) By: Andrew T. Fede, Esq.  ...read more

Andrew T. Fede ’78 Considers History, Equality and Roads Not Taken

The September 17, 2024 issue of Montclair State University (MSU) Alumni News featured a profile on partner and MSU alum Andrew T. Fede. Deviating from his initial plan to teach social studies, Andy used his history degree as a path to law school – but he circled back, returning to Montclair as an adjunct instructor and authoring several books that merge his love of history with his knowledge of law. For more than 40 years, Andy has maintained a diverse practice focused on several areas, which include appellate litigation, business and governmental civil litigation, municipal law, zoning and planning, real estate tax appeal,  and labor and employment. Since 1986, Andy has been an adjunct professor at MSU, teaching a variety of law courses in the University’s Department of Political Science and Law. In addition, Andy has successfully merged his expertise in law, his desire to educate others, and his love of history through the publication of numerous articles and books exploring the intersection of law, slavery, and race-based inequality in the United States. His newest book is titled, A Degraded Caste of Society: Unequal Protection of the Law as a Badge of Slavery, released by the University of Georgia Press. ...read more

Andrew Fede Discusses Sign and Billboard Law

Andrew T. Fede authored the article, "Sign and Billboard Law: Hijacking the First Amendment or Balancing Freedom of Expression and Government Control?" published in the April 2017 issue of New Jersey Lawyer.  Click here for a printable copy of the article. ...read more

Andrew T. Fede Quoted in The Record Article

Andrew W. Fede, Partner in Archer's Hackensack office, was recently quoted in The Record article, "N.J. appeals court rules no 'cloud of corruption' in Mahwah mall vote". ...read more

Double Reversal: Appeals Court Rules for Mahwah Township Again in Fitness Center Zoning Suit

For the second time, a New Jersey appeals court has reversed a lower court’s invalidation of a Mahwah Township, N.J., ordinance that opens more commercial zones to health, wellness and fitness centers. ...read more

Municipal Law 2026

Join partner Andrew Fede for an NBI online seminar that will show municipalities how to navigate legal issues arising from the changing municipal law landscape. This course is designed for attorneys and municipal officials who want to gain a better understanding of modern legal issues with topics including election administration issues, employment law issues, legal ethics in local government law, municipal liability and section 1983 claims, municipal contracts, and land use and zoning: balancing growth and community interests. ...read more

New Jersey Government Law: What You Need to Know Now

Join partner Andrew Fede as part of an intensive NBI online seminar on New Jersey Government Law designed for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. ...read more

Ensuring Local Governments Comply With the Law - New Jersey Guide

Partner, Andrew T. Fede, will be presenting the National Business Institute course, "Ensuring Local Governments Comply With the Law - New Jersey Guide," which covers how to adeptly handle governmental legal matters. The material will examine the disputes and challenges municipalities are currently faced with and experienced faculty will share their strategies and techniques for dealing with them.  ...read more