ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Patrick Dunican Jr.
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
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Robert Scrivo
Robert Scrivo
White collar
Mandelbaum Barrett
Scrivo, a former state and federal prosecutor, has handled virtually every type of criminal and civil case, including commercial litigation, regulatory issues and civil rights.
Donald ScarinciTom Scrivo
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Diana Manning
Diana Manning
Managing principal
Bressler, Amery & Ross
A top litigator for more than three decades, she also is helping to pave the way for women to advance in the legal profession. Manning became the firm’s first...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Patricia Prezioso
Patricia Prezioso
Employment & Labor
Sills Cummis & Gross
Key player nationally in helping employers in the midst of a pandemic reset, especially misappropriated data/trade secret theft issues involving separated employees.
Chris PorrinoThomas Prol
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — James Burns
James Burns
Managing partner
Genova Burns
He is the co-founder and now managing partner of Genova Burns, leading the ongoing growth across numerous practice areas at one of the state’s most important firms.
Joseph BoccassiniFrank Cannone
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Keith Davis
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
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Jeralyn Lawrence
Jeralyn Lawrence
Managing partner
Lawrence Law – Divorce and Family Lawyers
President of the N.J. State Bar Association left a big firm (where she was partner) to start her own firm, dedicated to divorce and guiding clients...
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 — 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 — Marie Jiacopello Jones
Marie Jiacopello Jones
Gaming
Fox Rothschild
She is managing partner of the Atlantic City office. She is recognized nationally as a leading gaming attorney — she represents clients in gaming law, regulation and licensing.
Deborah HaysPaul Josephson