With particular knowledge of the highly regulated healthcare industry, Robert (RJ) Norcia is a tenacious advocate for his clients and is adept at translating complex regulatory frameworks and legal issues into an accessible form for courts and clients alike. In addition to his healthcare litigation practice, RJ regularly handles large, complex commercial litigation matters running the gamut from breach of contract to civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) issues and everything in between.
RJ represents clients across a wide array of industries in state and federal courts and in private dispute resolution forums across the United States. RJ has spent the majority of his career handling complex healthcare litigation matters including disputes involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); out-of-network reimbursement; and healthcare fraud, waste and abuse.
In addition to his healthcare practice, RJ has successfully handled a variety of complex commercial litigation disputes such as breach of contract, tortious interference, common law fraud, statutory fraud arising under the False Claims Act and its state law equivalents, copyright infringement, defamation and trade libel, unjust enrichment and negligent misrepresentation.
RJ’s multifaceted practice and years of experience allow him to understand a client’s goals and efficiently and effectively execute on them in the courtroom, boardroom or settlement negotiation table. A former law clerk in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, RJ also maintains a robust appellate practice and frequently appears in the appellate courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Obtained summary judgment in the trial court and subsequent affirmance in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, in a dispute asserting claims of defamation and trade libel, unjust enrichment, negligence and tortious inference.
Obtained summary judgment in the trial court and subsequent affirmance in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, in a dispute asserting claims of implied contract, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation and fraud.
Obtained summary judgment in the trial court and subsequent affirmance in a published decision issued by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, in a dispute relating to the coordination of benefits between a health insurer and a provider of personal injury protection insurance benefits.
Obtained summary judgment in a suit challenging a health insurer’s application of the Medicare secondary payor rules.
Obtained millions of dollars on behalf of insurers asserting claims of insurance fraud, waste and abuse pursuant to New Jersey’s Insurance Fraud Prevention Act.
Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage in numerous matters seeking millions of dollars in health plan benefits governed by ERISA in the state and federal courts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Successfully opposed motion to vacate and cross-moved to confirm arbitration awards issued pursuant to the federal No Surprises Act.
Obtained order compelling the demolition of the former Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Memberships
Member, Stradley Ronon Hiring Committee
Member, John C. Lifland American Inn of Court
Member, Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
Recognitions
Excellence in Mentorship Award, Stradley Ronon (2025)
The Best Lawyers of America (Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law) (2026)
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (Rising Star: Healthcare)(2023-25)
Clerkships
Clerkship to Judge George Leone of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division (2015-16)
