Lawyers

Keith Davis Real estate Nehmad Davis & Goldstein One of the top lawyers in South Jersey, but his work is statewide — he has represented major developers, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit entities and small businesses. Michael CritchleyJoe DeCotiis  

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  

Bill Castner Government affairs Connell Foley He is well-known throughout the state in the highest level of politics and government. He is a fierce advocate for reforming gun laws, serving as key adviser on issue with governor. Lou...

Jeremy Kleiman Gaming Saiber One of the top gaming attorneys in the country, he specializes in gaming-related corporate, regulatory, licensing and compliance, with an emphasis on the online and mobile gaming industry. Bob KlausnerScott Kobler  

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...

Patrick Dunican Jr. Executive chairperson Gibbons A giant in the profession in New Jersey, he serves as executive chairperson and director of the Commercial & Criminal Litigation Group. Ed DeutschJohn Fanburg  

Larry Lustberg Criminal litigation Gibbons One of the top criminal defense attorneys in the country, he currently is the lead attorney in one of the biggest securities fraud cases in U.S. history Eric LevineScott Malyk  

Patricia Costello Managing partner Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi Is responsible for providing overall strategic direction and overseeing the day-to-day management of one of the state’s fastest-growing and most dynamic firms. Timothy CorristonNino Coviello; Jennine DiSomma  

Frank Cannone Corporate/finance Gibbons Chair of the Corporate Group, his practice is focused on mergers & acquisitions, private equity, early-stage and emerging growth, and corporate and securities law. James BurnsLou Cappelli Jr  

Cecilia Lassiter State and local incentives Sills Cummis & Gross She was instrumental in getting the largest redevelopment area bond ever approved in the state, as well as overseeing the planning board approval for the 1.5 million-squarefoot...