Princeton, NJ, February 1, 2010 — Joseph A. Carita, counsel in the Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Section of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's Princeton office, was recently elected chairman of the Board of Directors of the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce. Carita, who also serves on the Chamber's Economic Development Committee, will serve a one-year term as chair.

About the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce

The Burlington County Chamber of Commerce is comprised of businesses, non-profit organizations and government entities who work together to improve the economic viability of Burlington County and the business potential of its members. It consists of more than 400 member businesses. From the Delaware to the Atlantic Ocean, the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce has been promoting business and economic development in Burlington County for more than 30 years. Through business development and advocacy programs, it serves as the "Voice of Business" in Burlington County. Its business directory provides members with the "Who's Who" in Burlington County businesses.

About Carita

Joseph Carita represents businesses, banks and insurance companies in large, complex commercial and general litigation matters. He handles all aspects of such matters, from pre-suit settlement negotiations through discovery and trial.

Carita has almost 20 years of jury and non-jury trial experience. He has represented clients in complex mediation and ADR matters and has been responsible for all aspects of litigated commercial and liability matters, from pretrial discovery and dispositive motions through jury and non-jury trials, in both state and federal courts.