Ayer, Jeffrey D.

John Avery has a broad range of expertise in complex civil litigation, particularly environmental, commercial, real estate, land use and trusts and estates. Avery, formerly a partner in one of New Jersey's largest law firms, has served as lead counsel in CERCLA (Superfund) litigation. In one CERCLA action, he obtained a judgment dismissing more than $7 million in claims, ultimately obtaining substantial payments for his clients, originally the defendants. He has also successfully defended a major class action involving complex real estate issues involving approximately 350 beach and beach vicinity properties for the property owner in a shore community.

Avery's colleagues inside and outside the courtroom praise his exceptional litigation skills, the ease with which he handles complex cases, his professional demeanor and his sensitivity to client needs. His collegial manner makes him a natural fit for Kraemer Burns.

Avery graduated from Columbia College. He earned a J.D. degree from New York University and served as law clerk to New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Morris Pashman. He is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

"I feel very much at home here because of the quality and character of the people and the high professional level of the work. The lawyers at Kraemer Burns are involved in their cases from the outset. No one receives 'on-the-job training' on a client file."