AJ Monico

A.J. Monaco is a Partner in Barton’s Litigation Group in New York and California.

A.J.’s practice is focused on complex commercial litigation and labor and employment disputes. He routinely handles cases from inception to trial in federal and state courts and at the appellate level.  His litigation practice also includes representing clients through alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration. 

Substantively, A.J.’s experience centers on disputes in the financial services industry on behalf of investment and commercial banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, registered investment advisors and broker-dealers. He also litigates matters for cutting-edge technology and data analytics companies, e-commerce retailers, service providers and hospitality and transportation businesses. 

A.J. takes a client-first business approach to his practice. When possible, he seeks to find ways to resolve disputes amicably and often counsels his clients on litigation mitigation and avoidance strategies. These same clients rely on A.J. as a trusted advisor who assists them with strategic advice regarding their key agreements and relationships with employees, customers, and vendors. 

A.J. attended Dartmouth College and the U.C.L.A. School of Law.

Prior to joining Barton, A.J. was an attorney with Sullivan & Cromwell in their New York office and a partner in the litigation boutique, O’Brien LLP.