The law firm of Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., announced attorney Alexander Avellan has joined its Westfield office. He is a member of Lindabury’s Labor & Employment and Litigation practice groups as well as the automotive and construction industry teams.

“Alex is a results-driven litigator with a strong track record of solving a variety of civil litigation matters from a legal and business standpoint,” said Lindabury President Eric B. Levine. “We are proud to welcome him to our team.”

A resident of Cranford, Mr. Avellan has experience representing a variety of clients in general litigation matters. He assisted in successfully litigating a Complaint in Lieu of Prerogative Writ written on behalf of a commercial tenant, resulting in a remand back to a rent control board. Additionally, he has provided counsel to municipal entities in general litigation matters related to Title 59 and has served as general counsel for a non-profit focused on reentry services for court involved individuals. In his free time, he volunteers with the non-profit organization New Jersey Coalition of Latino Pastors and Ministers and Habitat for Humanity.

Mr. Avellan, who is fluent in Spanish, is a graduate of Swarthmore College and the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he served as on the executive committee of the Latin American Law Student Association.

Alexander Avellan commented, “I am honored to be joining Lindabury, a firm known for its unwavering dedication to its clients. I also look forward to connecting with the Spanish-speaking community here in New Jersey and throughout the region while providing exemplary legal services to meet clients’ needs.”