About Michael J.
Michael J. Deem earned his J.D. from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center in 1995. He completed undergraduate studies at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice in 1989. Those academic milestones set the stage for a career centered on courtroom litigation in New Jersey.
After law school, Deem began practicing in the state where he was educated. Over the years he built experience handling civil cases that progressed through pretrial work, motions practice and trial. His courtroom work led him to pursue formal recognition of his trial skills.
Deem holds certification as a Civil Trial Lawyer from the New Jersey Supreme Court. He is also certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Those credentials reflect a combination of trial experience and evaluation by peers and certifying bodies. They signal that litigation and trial procedures occupy a substantial portion of his professional life.
His legal training in criminal justice and later study of law inform how he approaches litigation. He tends to emphasize preparation for trial, attention to evidentiary rules and the mechanics of jury presentation. He represents clients in civil forums and has worked cases that required both bench and jury proceedings.
Michael J. Deem practices in New Jersey and is affiliated with R.C. Shea @ Associates. At that office he handles civil litigation matters and accepts assignments that involve contested hearings and trials. He is known in his circles for a practical approach to case management and for preparing cases to stand up in court.
He continues to maintain his certifications and practices civil trial law in New Jersey at R.C. Shea @ Associates, where he handles civil litigation through to resolution in court.
