Lawyers

Crystal West Edwards Principal Porzio, Bromberg & Newman She is a pivotal leader in elder law and special needs communities throughout New Jersey, working with the legal problems of aging individuals and those with disabilities.

Abby Webb Family law Hill Wallack Concentrates her practice on family law issues, including divorce, custody, support and domestic violence cases. Also serves as president of Hispanic Bar Association of N.J. Lee VartanCrystal West Edwards  

Lee Vartan Litigation and cannabis Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi Always on the short list for top legal jobs in the state — and for good reason. He previously served, with praise, as a federal prosecutor in Newark,...

Peter Torcicollo Managing director Gibbons Runs the firm, but remains a top lawyer. Has extensive institutional knowledge, with a particular expertise in construction litigation. Dennis ToftLee Vartan  

Dennis Toft Environmental Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi One of the state’s leading Brownfields redevelopment practitioners, he played a key role in the adoption of the New Jersey Brownfields and Contaminated Site Remediation Act. Anna Maria TejadaPeter Torcicollo  

Anna Maria Tejada Partner Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr She’s an expert in labor and employment litigation nationwide and workplace training — and a key figure in mentoring Latina women in law as a vice president with...

Dan Stolz Bankruptcy Genova Burns He is leading a team at Genova Burns that has quickly becoming the go-to practice group for bankruptcy cases. Michael SteinAnna Maria Tejada  

Michael Stein Chair and managing partner Pashman Stein Stein, who has extensive trial experience, specializes in general commercial litigation, primarily on complex and sophisticated corporate, business and probate disputes. Nancy Erika SmithDan Stolz  

Nancy Erika Smith Employment and civil rights Smith Mullin She is the co-founder of the firm she started with Neil Mullin in 1986 — a firm now nationally known and respected as a top labor and employment...

Michael Sirota Co-managing shareholder Cole Schotz Many consider Sirota to be the preeminent bankruptcy lawyer in the state; he has helped lead the department through the representation of more than 300 bankruptcy matters since 2019. Tom ScrivoNancy Erika...