
Tanya M. Mascarich
Of Counsel
tmascarich@cmg.law 350 Mount Kemble AvenueP.O. Box 1917
Morristown, NJ 07962
Direct 973-631-6069
Fax (973) 267-6442
P.O. Box 1917
Morristown, NJ 07962
Tanya Mascarich is Of Counsel in the Firm’s Insurance and Reinsurance Services, Commercial Litigation and Estate, Trust and Taxation practice groups.
Tanya has extensive experience in a broad range of practice areas. As a commercial litigator, she has represented insurers in complex coverage disputes involving environmental contamination, asbestos liabilities, and other toxic torts. She has litigated life and disability insurance lawsuits under ERISA and represented clients in connection with first and third-party coverage disputes. She also has briefed and argued appeals before the New Jersey Supreme Court, the Appellate Division, and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Tanya’s litigation practice extends to counseling and representing small business owners and individuals in contract disputes, employment relationships, commercial real estate, and landlord-tenant matters. Tanya also represents clients and receives court appointments as guardian in various probate, estate, and guardianship actions. She also serves as general counsel to a non-profit organization.
Prior to joining Coughlin Midlige & Garland, Tanya was a commercial litigator at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP and Cuyler Burk, P.C.
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2002)
- Loyola University New Orleans (B.A., magna cum laude, 1992)
Professional Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (2010)
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2002)
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York (2021)
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (2021)
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York (2021)
- State of New Jersey (2002)
- State of New York (2020)
Experience
Tanya was involved in the following matters with reported decisions:
- Continental Ins. Co. v. Honeywell International, Inc., 234 N.J. 23 (2018)
- Givaudan Fragrances Corp. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 227 N.J. 322 (2017)
- Givaudan Fragrances Corp. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 442 N.J. Super. 28 (App. Div. 2015)
- Chubb Custom Ins. Co. v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America, 195 N.J. 231 (2008)
- Chubb Custom Ins. Co. v. Prudential Ins. Co. of America, 394 N.J. Super. 71 (App. Div. 2007)
Awards and Honors
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Insurance Law (2017-2023). Their selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.)
Named a New Jersey Super Lawyer (2017-2018) and a Super Lawyers "Rising Star - New Jersey" for Insurance Coverage (2010-2011), (This list is published by Super Lawyers. Their selection methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.)
Memberships
Co-General Counsel, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (2020 -2023)
Secretary, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (2018-2020)
Marketing Committee Co-Chair, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association (2013-2018)
Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
The Worrall F. Mountain American Inn of Court (2005-2006)
News
- May 11, 2023 Coughlin Midlige & Garland Attorneys Selected for Super Lawyers / Rising Stars Lists
May 11, 2023Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP is pleased to share that twelve of the Firm's attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list in their respective practice areas. Of...
- August 29, 2022 12 Coughlin Midlige & Garland Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 29, 2022Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP is pleased to announce that 12 of the Firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the...
- May 12, 2022 Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP Proudly Supports the Essex County Bar Foundation and NJWLA
May 12, 2022Coughlin Midlige & Garland is a proud sponsor of the FORE Ladies Only Golf Outing. Presented by the Essex County...
- January 3, 2022 Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP Expands Its Estate, Trust and Taxation Group
January 3, 2022Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP (CMG) is pleased to announce the expansion of our Estate, Trust and Taxation (ETT) Group...