A former law clerk for the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division in Union County, the Honorable William L'E Wertheimer, J.S.C., during the 2001-2002 term, Christopher has significant experience defending municipalities against claims under the Open Public Records Act and Prerogative Writs matters challenging government ordinances and resolutions. He also defends public entities at both the local and county level against claims under Title 59, 42 U.S.C. §1983, Conscientious Employees Protection Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, as well as breach of contract claims.
Mr. Harriott also defends personal injury, automobile liability and construction site accident matters for our private clients, including third-party practice seeking insurance coverage on behalf of such defendant policyholders.

Prior to joining Florio & Kenny, Christopher specialized in insurance defense and insurance coverage litigation, primarily representing insurance companies under CGL, homeowners and professional liability policies in environmental, construction defect, asbestos, products liability and toxic tort matters.

Mr. Harriott also handles matters before the Appellate Division, New Jersey Supreme Court and Federal District Court, District of New Jersey and has experience in both complex commercial and employment litigation, including wrongful termination and enforcement of employee restrictive covenants.

Academic Credentials:
• Hobart College, B.A. Philosophy, 1998

• Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 2001