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Joe Boccassini
Managing partner
McCarter & English
He continues to expand McCarter’s capabilities across practice areas — and does so as the driving force behind the firm’s often-honored pro bono practice.
Matthew Boxer
Partner
Lowenstein Sandler
Governor called former state comptroller “one of the smartest, toughest guys I know.” It’s why Murphy put him in charge of the independent investigation at the Edna Mahan correctional facility.
Bill Castner
Partner
Connell Foley
He has proven to be a leader in the health care sector and a steady advocate for gun laws — but it’s his experience in all branches of state government that sets him apart.
Kathleen Connelly
Partner
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper
She’s one of the top attorneys in the state for employment law and workplace investigations.
Tony Coscia (#18)
Partner
Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf
He’s so good at running Amtrak and advising top leaders everywhere that folks sometimes forget he’s an incredible corporate, commercial and real estate lawyer, too.
Max Crane
Managing Partner
Sills Cummis & Gross
Has helped guide Newark-based Sills Cummis into one of the most successful and influential firms in the state.
Michael Critchley
Partner
Critchley, Kinum & DeNoia
He is generally regarded as the most effective trial attorney in New Jersey. What more is there to say?
Keith Davis
Partner
Nehmad Davis & Goldstein
The Atlantic County Republican Chairman was an early backer of Jack Ciattarelli’s candidacy for governor — and also is a go-to land use attorney in Atlantic City and beyond.
Ed Deutsch
Founder and managing partner
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter
He is the veteran leader of one of the state’s biggest and most influential firms, which remains a steady presence in all areas of the law.
Patrick Dunican
Chairman and managing director
Gibbons P.C.
Oversees what many feel is the state’s most powerful firm. Client list is a who’s who of business and political leaders.
Jeremy Feigenbaum
State solicitor
Attorney General’s Office
Former law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. Some say state’s legal victories on the environment, election law, guns and upholding the governor’s broad executive orders have Feigenbaum’s fingerprints on them.
Angelo Genova
Co-founder, chairman and managing partner
Genova Burns
Industry veteran continues to evolve to make sure his Newark-based firm remains at the top of its game today and in the future. Is a leader in workplace culture and building a diverse staff that represents the state.
Frank Giantomasi
Member, Real Estate, Development and Land Use Group
Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi
Few have been at the real estate game longer in Newark — or do it better.
Chris Gibson
President
Archer & Greiner
Some have called him the best litigator in South Jersey, a consummate professional who has helped Archer grow into South Jersey’s only Top 250 national law firm.
Paul Josephson
Partner
Duane Morris
He has long served as a top adviser to Gov. Phil Murphy — and for good reason: He is a top-notch attorney.
Lloyd Levenson
CEO
Cooper Levenson
He serves as chairman of the Casino & iGaming Law practice group, as well as of the Government Services and Cannabis Law practice groups.
Nevins McCann
Partner & co-chair, Real Estate and Land Use Group
Connell Foley
He’s the undisputed go-to real estate attorney in what still may be the state’s hottest real estate area: Jersey City.
Phillip McGovern
Managing partner
Connell Foley
Has made Connell Foley the regional powerhouse it is today on his legal acumen and his personality. It’s why the firm attracts — and retains — some of the best in the industry.
Rajiv Parikh
Partner
Genova Burns
A highly acclaimed litigator, crisis manager and counselor, Parikh is the chair of the India Law, Construction Law & Litigation and Election Law & Litigation practices.
Chris Porrino
Partner
Lowenstein Sandler
When it comes to the stickiest and most difficult cases and crises, this former Chris Christie attorney general is a first call, from Gov. Phil Murphy to George Norcross. He is on everyone’s short list.
Dan Schwartz
Managing member
Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi
Schwartz continues to oversee CSG’s massive expansion — and continues to create a culture and atmosphere that helps attract the top lawyers.
Robert Scrivo
Member
Mandelbaum Salsburg
Former federal and state prosecutor has handled virtually every type of criminal case, as well as a myriad of civil cases, including complex commercial litigation, civil rights and regulatory matters.
Tom Scrivo
Managing partner
O’Toole Scrivo
Christie’s former chief counsel and former chair of the EDA is recognized as one of the state’s top trial lawyers.
Phil Sellinger
Co-managing shareholder
Greenberg Traurig
He’s the co-leader of a global law firm, but he has made his mark in New Jersey with three decades of trial experience in complex cases in state, federal and appellate courts.
Michael Sirota
Co-managing shareholder
Cole Schotz
Known as a preeminent bankruptcy partner, he and his partners have led the firm in more than 300 bankruptcy matters — in all sectors — since 2019.
Nancy Erika Smith
Co-founder & partner
Smith Mullin
Longtime workplace lawyer used her years of experience to become an overnight sensation during #MeToo movement. Her successes have made her the go-to lawyer for all workplace issues.
Dennis Toft
Partner
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi
One of the top environmental lawyers in the state — and a lawyer who stays active with various business groups. He’s on the executive committee of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce.
Elnardo Webster
Partner
Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor
Very few attorneys have closer ties in northern New Jersey than Webster, whose acumen in real estate development is a differentiator.
Gary Wingens
Managing partner
Lowenstein Sandler
Head of the firm since 2008, he has led its expansion both in New Jersey and around the country.
Ted Zangari
Member
Sills Cummis & Gross
He quarterbacks the firm’s wide-ranging Outside General Counsel practice group, while also chairing the Real Estate department and its Redevelopment Law practice group. He also leads the firm’s Public Policy and Governmental Affairs teams.
