ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Phil McGovern
Phil McGovern
Real estate
Connell Foley
Former managing partner remains a savvy transactional attorney, concentrating primarily on commercial real estate and corporate transactions, and complex commercial financing.
W. Nevins McCannPhilip Norcross
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Lee Vartan
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,...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Kathleen Connelly
Kathleen Connelly
Labor/employment
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper
Co-chair of Labor & Employment Practice and founding member of firm’s Women’s Business Initiative program, which provides mentorship and professional development.
Bill CastnerTimothy Corriston
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Cecilia Lassiter
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...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Donald Pepe
Donald Pepe
Real estate
Scarinci Hollenbeck
One of the most influential commercial real estate attorneys in the state, he has played a significant role in the redevelopment of Jersey City, Hoboken and the Gold Coast.
Rajiv ParikhChris Porrino
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Vito A. Gagliardi Jr.
Vito A. Gagliardi Jr.
Managing principal
Porzio, Bromberg & Newman
He not only is managing principal of the firm, Gagliardi serves as CEO of the firm’s subsidiaries, Porzio Life Sciences, Porzio Governmental Affairs and Porzio Compliance Services.
John...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Paul Josephson
Paul Josephson
Government affairs, cannabis
Duane Morris
A constitutional and regulatory litigator, he advises CEOs, elected officials and agency heads on matters involving significant public interests or matters highly regulated by government agencies
Marie Jiacopello JonesBob Klausner
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Crystal West Edwards
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.
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Peter Torcicollo
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
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Ed Deutsch
Ed Deutsch
Managing partner
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter
He is the founder and managing partner of one of the state’s largest firms, which has more than 275 lawyers and offices in nine states.
Michael DeCotiisPatrick Dunican Jr