Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. announced that the Hon. Robert J. Mega, P.J. Ch. (Ret.) has joined the firm as a member of its Alternative Dispute Resolution team.
Judge Mega will provide mediation, arbitration and special discovery adjudication services, drawing on more than two decades of judicial leadership and courtroom experience.
Mega joins the firm following a distinguished 20-year career on the bench, most recently serving as presiding judge of the New Jersey Superior Court, Chancery Division, General Equity and Probate from 2020 to 2026. In that role, he oversaw complex equity and probate matters and helped guide court operations at a leadership level.
During his tenure with the Superior Court, he served on several influential committees, including the General Equity/Foreclosure/Probate Visitation Team Committee, the Judiciary Technology Advisory Committee, the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Public Access to Court and Administrative Records, the Judiciary-Surrogates Liaison Committee and the Conference of General Equity Presiding Judges and Probate Part Judges.
Over the course of his judicial career, Mega served in several key assignments, including trial judge in the Family, Criminal and Civil Divisions. He also served as presiding judge of the Criminal Division and as a trial judge in the Complex Business Litigation Program.
“Judge Mega brings exceptional experience and perspective to our ADR team,” said Angelo Cifaldi, president and managing director of Wilentz.
“His leadership on the bench and his broad background across civil, criminal, family, and complex business matters will be an invaluable resource to clients seeking efficient resolution of their disputes.”
Mega began his legal career in private practice law, specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice and contract cases before serving in several public roles. He acted as planning board attorney for the Township of Clark and the City of Linden, land use board attorney for the Borough of Fanwood and the Township of Green Brook, and as public defender for the City of Linden.
With Mega’s arrival, Wilentz continues to strengthen its Alternative Dispute Resolution practice, providing clients with the benefit of seasoned judicial experience.
