ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — William Barrett
William Barrett
CEO
Mandelbaum Barrett
Despite having more than 100 attorneys, the firm runs at 50% profitability, which is unheard of for a firm of this size.
Christine AmalfeJoe Baumann
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Deborah Hays
Deborah Hays
Chair of board of directors
Archer & Greiner
With over 25 years of experience in corporate finance law, she is sought-after for her strategic planning abilities, knowledge, experience and ability to cut straight to the...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — W. Nevins McCann
W. Nevins McCann
Real estate
Connell Foley
Recognized as one of the leading real estate attorneys in Jersey City and along the Gold Coast, McCann has been on the front lines of state’s legal and political landscape...
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Joe DeCotiis
Joe DeCotiis
Co-managing partner
DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin
In addition to his leadership role, DeCotiis plays an important role in the firm as chair of the Government and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group.
Keith DavisMichael DeCotiis
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Timothy Corriston
Timothy Corriston
Managing partner
Connell Foley
His strategic approach to managing the firm includes development of the next generation of lawyers, and a focus on the firm’s Women’s Initiative and Diversity Initiative.
Kathleen ConnellyPatricia Costello
ROI Influencers: Power List 2023; Law — Michael O’Donnell
Michael O’Donnell
Co-managing partner
Riker Danzig
He has represented every major title insurer as well as their insureds — and most of the major financial institutions. He lectures frequently on title insurance and banking matters.
Brian O’DonnellRajiv Parikh
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 — Frank Giantomasi
Frank Giantomasi
Real estate
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi
One of the best-known lawyers in the state, he’s recognized as a leader in planning, zoning and development law, including tax abatement law for the city of Newark and...
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 — 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...