Diana Katz Gerstel

Diana’s substantial trial experience includes defending clients in the pelvic mesh and hernia mesh litigations. She has extensive experience in every aspect of expert work, from identifying and recruiting defense experts to developing reports and preparing for and defending experts at their depositions, as well as preparing experts for trial. In addition to having developed a stable of urological and gynecological experts, Diana has developed numerous experts in other medical specialties, including neurology, neurosurgery, colorectal surgery, and orthopedics.

Also experienced in professional liability litigation, Diana has defended law firms and lawyers against claims of professional malpractice.

Before entering private practice, Diana served as a law clerk to The Honorable Robert J. Brennan, J.S.C. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County, who she credits with having encouraged her to pursue business litigation defense.

A stalwart champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion, Diana gives back to her community by providing pro bono legal services to victims of domestic violence through Partners for Women & Justice and Rachel Coalition. She has successfully tried multiple domestic violence cases, obtaining Final Restraining Orders after trial, and she finds deeply rewarding the opportunity to have an immediate, positive impact on clients’ lives.

Originally from a small town in New Hampshire, Diana spent a decade living in New York City before happily adapting to suburban life in New Jersey with her husband and three children, although she still roots for New England sports teams.