Norris McLaughlin P.A. Adds Litigation Associate Gabrielle D. Kohlhagen to New Jersey Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bridgewater, NJ (September 21, 2026) – The law firm of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. is pleased to announce that Gabrielle D. Kohlhagen, Esq. has joined the firm’s New Jersey office as an associate in the Litigation practice group.

“Gabrielle brings a strong combination of courtroom experience, commercial litigation judgment, and health care regulatory insight that will be a tremendous asset to our Litigation Practice Group,”

said David C. Roberts, Chair of Norris McLaughlin, P.A. “Her ability to guide clients through complex disputes and high-stakes regulatory matters reflects the practical, client-focused approach we value at Norris McLaughlin, P.A.”

About Gabrielle D. Kohlhagen

Gabrielle D. Kohlhagen is an associate in the firm's Litigation Practice Group, where she represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters arising from business disputes in New York and New Jersey state and federal courts. Kohlhagen manages all aspects of litigation, from motion drafting, oral advocacy, depositions, and mediations to trial preparation, trials, and post-trial briefing. As part of her practice, she also has represented clients in federal investigations relating to financial crimes through all stages of the investigation through sentencing proceedings.

Kohlhagen also has extensive experience in healthcare matters, representing hospitals, medical executive committees, and medical staff members in investigative activities, peer review proceedings, fair hearing processes, credentialing matters, National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) reporting issues, and Board of Medical Examiners investigations. Further, Gabrielle advises and represents skilled nursing facilities in administrative and regulatory enforcement matters, including Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR) and Independent Informal Dispute Resolution (IIDR) proceedings, proposed enforcement actions, and investigations conducted by state regulatory agencies relating to Medicaid licensing.

Prior to joining Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Kohlhagen practiced at two New Jersey law firms, where she handled commercial litigation and healthcare matters. She also has provided pro bono representation to veterans in administrative appeals involving veterans' benefits and related rights.

Kohlhagen is a military veteran, having served as a Combat Infantry Instructor in the Israel Defense Forces, specializing in armored personnel carriers and automatic weapons. Kohlhagen received her J.D. from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and her B.S. from Binghamton University, State University of New York. While attending law school, Kohlhagen served as a legal intern for the King’s County District Attorney’s Office and volunteered in Hofstra’s Trial Advocacy Association and Veteran’s Clinic. Since 2023, Kohlhagen was selected for inclusion in the New Jersey Super Lawyers®: Rising Stars list in Commercial Litigation. Kohlhagen is fluent in Hebrew and proficient in Spanish.

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Norris McLaughlin, P.A., is a multi-practice, commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, delivering legal solutions to clients wherever they conduct their business, including nationally and internationally. The firm’s nearly 130 attorneys practice in more than 25 legal disciplines and industry-focused groups and serve a wide range of clients, including small businesses, middle-market companies, and Fortune 500 corporations, as well as the private individuals and families who may own, lead, and/or manage those companies. Norris McLaughlin is a member of Meritas®, a global alliance of leading independent law firms. To learn more, visit www.norrismclaughlin.com. 

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