Overview
Ross A. Fox is a partner in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department, where he represents clients in complex commercial disputes involving construction, real estate, manufacturing and franchise matters.
Ross advises clients at every stage of a dispute, from risk mitigation and pre-litigation strategy through trial and resolution, and routinely handles sensitive matters such as partnership disputes, enforcement of restrictive covenants, bid protests and franchisor-franchisee conflicts. Drawing on his dual perspective as litigator and counselor, he develops holistic strategies that align legal solutions with his clients’ broader business objectives. Ross brings substantial courtroom experience to every engagement, having first-chaired bench trials and arbitrations as a trial lawyer at regional law firms before joining Montgomery McCracken.
In Depth
Ross A. Fox is a partner in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department, where he represents clients in complex commercial disputes in the areas of construction, real estate, manufacturing, and franchise disputes. He advises clients at every stage of conflict, from risk mitigation and pre-litigation strategy through trial and resolution, bringing a practical, results-driven approach to high-stakes matters.
Ross routinely navigates critical and sensitive issues for clients such as partnership disputes, enforcement of restrictive covenants, bid-protests, and franchisor-franchisee conflicts. Ross provides strategic, business-oriented advice and counseling across a wide range of legal and operational issues. His dual perspective as both litigator and counselor enables him to develop and implement holistic strategies that align legal solutions with his clients’ broader business objectives.
Clients value Ross for his versatility, responsiveness, and ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable guidance. Whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table, he is focused on achieving efficient, favorable outcomes.
Prior to joining Montgomery McCracken, Ross practiced at regional law firms where he built a strong record as a trial lawyer. He has first-chaired bench trials, arbitrations, and mediated several high-stakes commercial disputes. He began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Carolyn A. Murray, J.S.C. (ret.), gaining invaluable insight into judicial decision-making and courtroom strategy.
Ross earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School, with a concentration in Business Law and Regulation, and his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Montclair State University.
How Ross Helps
- Complex commercial litigation
- Construction and real estate disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Restrictive covenant enforcement
The Record
Credentials
Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
- New York
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Selected Speaking Engagements
- June 2026 Speaker “Litigation in the Age of AI: Guidance for GCs and Their Teams” ACC Greater Philadelphia
Selected Publications
Honors & Awards
- Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star list in 2022-2027. This list is issued by Super Lawyers and a description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the highest court of any other state.
- Selected to New York Metro Super Lawyers Rising Star Litigation list in 2025-2026. This list is issued by Super Lawyers and a description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the highest court of any other state.
- Rising Star Honoree, NJ BIZ Leaders in Law Awards, 2024
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® – Commercial Litigation list in 2022-2025. This list is issued by Best Lawyers® and a description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the highest court of any other state.
Education
Law School
- Cornell Law School
Undergraduate School
- Montclair State University
Insights
Shared Thinking
Talk With Ross
New York · Cherry Hill 212-551-7708 rfox@mmwr.com