Cindy D. Salvo, Esq.
Founding Partner
Employment Law Attorney
Trial Attorney
Cindy D. Salvo is a trial attorney known for her strategic preparation, commanding courtroom presence, and genuine commitment to her clients.
She began her legal career at Milbank LLP, one of the nation’s most respected international law firms, where she represented corporations in complex employment litigation. That early experience gave her firsthand insight into how companies evaluate risk, build defenses, and approach high-stakes disputes. She now uses that knowledge to advocate for individuals who are facing serious problems in the workplace.
Unlike many attorneys who rarely see the inside of a courtroom, Cindy prepares every case with the discipline and focus required for trial. She believes strong settlements are achieved through strength and preparation — and that the willingness and ability to present a compelling case before a jury creates meaningful leverage for her clients when trying to settle their cases before trial.
Cindy brings a rare combination of trial skill, psychological insight, and human connection to her practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology, which enhances her ability to understand motivations, assess credibility, and anticipate opposing strategies. She recognizes that litigation is often one of the most stressful experiences a person will face, and she guides her clients with clarity, steadiness, and compassion at every stage.
She is also a member of Mensa, an organization limited to individuals scoring in the top two percent on standardized intelligence testing. That intellectual rigor, combined with practical courtroom experience and empathy, allows Cindy to approach each case with both precision and perspective.
Employment and Workplace Litigation
Employment litigation forms the core of Cindy’s practice. She represents both employees and employers, giving her a unique 360-degree view of workplace disputes. This dual perspective allows her to anticipate the other side’s strategy—whether the case involves age, race, sex, or disability litigation, whistleblower retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, or severance negotiations. Her clients range from top executives to blue-collar workers, and national companies to small business owners. She approaches each matter with strategic depth and personal dedication.
Background and Experience
Cindy began her career in the Litigation Department at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy (now Milbank, LLP) in New York City. She has worked at the premier law firms in New Jersey and New York, including Lowenstein Sandler and Pitney Hardin, LLP (now Day Pitney), where she was trained by some of the country’s top litigators. She has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts across the country—including a federal jury trial in Florida, where the jury deliberated for only 12 minutes before finding in her client’s favor. Her most recent trial win was in an age discrimination case where she won a sizable jury award for a man who was fired for no other reason than his company considered him “too old.”
Cindy also received national recognition as a result of her landmark victory on behalf of Faye Treadwell, the manager and owner of the legendary musical group The Drifters. Her courtroom win was upheld by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which ordered the infringing promoters to disgorge all profits. She has appeared on WABC-TV Eyewitness News and been featured in media outlets nationwide for her work combating “imposter” entertainment acts.
Recognition and Leadership
Cindy holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the highest possible peer rating for ethics and professional excellence, earned by only a small percentage of attorneys nationwide. She has served as an instructor for the New Jersey State Bar Association, National Business Institute, and other professional organizations.
Approach
What sets Cindy apart is her ability to combine intellect, confident trial readiness, and empathy. She fights relentlessly for justice, but she also knows that clients need more than a fierce advocate—they need someone who will stand beside them through the process, offering strength, reassurance, and clear guidance.