Dressel/Malikschmitt LLP

Bios

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  Andrew Dressel

  Attorney

  Andrew founded Dressel/Malikschmitt on a belief in, and commitment to, greater client satisfaction. As such, Andrew takes time to learn about the specifics of his clients’ desired outcomes, and designs creative and unique strategies to see them through, in close conjunction with the client. As matters evolve and develop, Andrew is especially skilled at evolving these strategies to stay one step ahead of the opponent and maximize client outcomes. Throughout his career, Andrew has amassed significant experience in cryptocurrency and digital currency matters, litigation, business and commercial disputes and employment cases. Andrew enjoys the challenge of helping his clients meet their business and growth goals by staying connected at all levels to the business and its operation. Born and raised in Central New Jersey, Dressel/Malikschmitt co-founder Andrew Dressel began his education at Rutgers University. After undergraduate, he attended the University of Pennsylvania Law School, graduating cum laude. During law school, Andrew served as a Legal Writing instructor, Senior Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review, and worked with the school’s Supreme Court Clinic. Indeed, Andrew’s Supreme Court experience helped him develop a unique and exceptional skill set, which he now brings to the New Jersey law and business community. Andrew is one of few attorneys in New Jersey who has helped work directly on cases before the United States Supreme Court. Andrew later worked at well-respected, high-performing large New York law firms on litigation arising from complex commercial matters such as corporate dissolution, large financial transactions, as well as class-action and multidistrict litigation. He was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Star list in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022. Andrew chose to return to New Jersey to start his own practice in order to bring local knowledge and passionate advocacy to clients in New Jersey. Andrew provides businesses and individuals with large-firm sophistication, while also being extremely focused on client service. A founding principle of the firm is to deliver bespoke strategies and focused individual attention. Andrew believes Dressel/Malikschmitt provides access to all the advantages associated with large firms–perceptive analysis, thorough research, sharp writing, and experience navigating the boardroom and courtroom–without Big Law prices or the layers of attorneys associated with large firms. He is licensed in New Jersey and New York and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Andrew enjoys classical music and supports local orchestras. He is an avid New York Red Bulls fan and he and his family are enthusiastically involved in the Edison United Soccer Association. He also enjoys crossword puzzles and has competed in the New York Times American Crossword Puzzle Tournament.

  Education:

  Link: Andrew Dressel

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  Christopher Malikschmitt

  Attorney

  Prior to founding Dressel/Malikschmitt, Chris served as a law clerk with the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and then with the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Chris then served as an associate at a corporate law firm in New York City, handling a broad range of corporate and civil matters. Following his time in “big law,” Chris served as an Assistant Prosecutor here in New Jersey, deepening his understanding of local practice and appearing on behalf of the State of New Jersey in Superior Court as well as before the Appellate Division. Having represented large corporations and individuals in a variety of criminal and civil matters, Chris brings his varied and unique experience to bear on each and all of his matters. Indeed, Chris is especially proud of his attention to detail, and dedication to crafting a custom-tailored approach to every difficult situation. This ethos allows Chris to deliver an upscale legal experience at an enhanced value to the client. Chris also believes that it is important to go the extra mile with his clients, walking them through each and every aspect of their case in order to best understand overall strategy, nuance of the process, and the potential risks and rewards that lie along the way. Chris specifically favors an elegant approach to his law practice, believing that the client is best served through professionalism and preparation, not bluster or brute force. High-end experience, a bit of creativity and innovation, as well as maintaining a tight case strategy all combine to deliver results with consistent client satisfaction. Chris enjoys the complexity and challenge of litigation, including class action disputes, business and commercial disagreements and labor and employment law. Chris has also led numerous matters through commercial arbitration. Chris’ experience also extends to digital currency, having handled numerous complex cryptocurrency matters, including in the courtroom. Chris completed his undergraduate degree at Brown University and received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, graduating cum laude. He has worked with, and learned from, top-tier peers and mentors while gaining valuable background on the different stages of criminal and civil litigation, including the appellate process. He has been named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Chris is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and continues to serve as a municipal prosecutor in New Jersey in addition to his practice at Dressel/Malikschmitt. Indeed, Chris is proud to serve as the municipal prosecutor for the town in which he resides here in New Jersey. Originally from Connecticut, Chris now proudly calls Central New Jersey home. Chris enjoys flying as a licensed pilot and is an automotive enthusiast. When he’s not spending time with his wife and three young children, Chris enjoys history, as well as taking a break with a great short story, and loves to travel whenever he can.

  Education:

  Link: Christopher Malikschmitt