Overview
Pierre Avalos represents clients in all facets of litigation and dispute resolution.
Prior Experience
As a law clerk for Justice Fabiana Pierre-Louis of the New Jersey Supreme Court, Pierre delved into areas of New Jersey and federal law ranging from the termination of parental rights to evidentiary and criminal procedure issues, both to make recommendations whether to grant petitions for certification and to aid the justice in writing opinions. He also researched parties' briefs and other court documents to prepare the court for oral arguments.
During law school, Pierre was an intern for the Hon. Esther Salas of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He assisted the judge and her clerks with matters dealing with areas of law ranging from intellectual property law to civil rights. Pierre also was a member of the Rutgers Law National Trial Team, leading the team to its first national championship as the Best Advocate in Puerto Rico's 2021 Trial Advocacy Competition. He also was a founding member and the 2021 editor-in-chief of Rutgers Law's first peer-reviewed law journal, Rutgers International Law and Human Rights Journal.
Pierre was a summer associate at Faegre Drinker in 2019 and 2020.
Prior to his time at Faegre Drinker, Pierre worked in fitness, partnering with community organizations, commercial gyms and health service providers to serve clients in physical fitness and helping them meet their performance goals.
Personal Interests
Outside the office, Pierre enjoys hiking and camping with his two huskies, off-roading, reading, karaoke and movies.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
New Jersey
Clerkships
Supreme Court of New Jersey, Hon. Fabiana Pierre-Louis, 2021-2022
Languages
Spanish
Education
Rutgers School of Law
J.D. magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, International Law and Human Rights Journal (editor-in-chief) (2021)
Montclair State University
M.A. in Law and Governance, with high honors (2018)
Montclair State University
B.A. in Jurisprudence, summa cum laude (2017)
Insights & Events
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Federal Bar Association
- Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey — American Dream Pipeline Program, Student Mentor, 2019-20
Honors
- Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023
- Myron Harkavy Prize, Rutgers Law School, 2021
- Puerto Rico Trial Advocacy Competition — Best Advocate Award, 2021; Member of Rutgers Law School National Trial Team, 2021 Champion