Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers USA – America's Leading Lawyers for Business (a publication of Chambers and Partners) has again recognized the firm in its annual rankings of the foremost law firms and lawyers in the country.

In the publication’s 2017 edition, the firm is listed among the top tier law firms in New Jersey in four of our core practice areas – Litigation: General Commercial, Corporate/M&A, Real Estate and Environment.  Additionally, fourteen of our partners are ranked among the top individual attorneys in the state.

Here is a summary of the firm’s editorial presence in the 2017 Chambers USA Guide:

Litigation: General Commercial

• Chambers USA notes that the firm provides “sophisticated support to a broad client base, including significant domestic and international businesses” and references our “strength at trial and appellate level, as well as in arbitration and mediation” and our “experience in wide-ranging commercial disputes, including professional liability cases, RICO litigation, consumer finance class actions and business torts.”
• The publication quotes clients who comment: "They're just wonderful to work with. They're very professional and always on point."
• Partners recognized in this practice area:
  • Paul A. Rowe is acknowledged for his handling of “commercial litigation matters, including complex corporate disputes, chancery litigation and legal malpractice defense,” while research sources confirm that he is "very well regarded."
  • Alan S. Naar is described by sources interviewed as "excellent" in terms of his commercial litigation trial experience which includes “trademark, antitrust and professional malpractice disputes.”
  • John D. North is labeled as an “experienced advocate before both state and federal courts” in the areas of “commercial, construction and professional liability litigation, among other matters.”

Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions

• The editors of Chambers USA commend the firm as a “well-regarded group advising on M&A, buyouts and securities offerings.” They note our “niche expertise” in healthcare and automotive franchise law and our strength as strategic advisors to small businesses.
• Clients who appreciate the team's dedication comment: "We're a small company but we always get the attention we need from them."
• Partners recognized in this practice area:
  • Raymond Felton is described by research sources as a “knowledgeable” and “practical transactional lawyer” who advises clients on the “full range of corporate reorganizations, securities law and M&A transactions.”
  • Alan E. Davis is acknowledged for his “wealth of experience” advising corporate clients on transactional and governance matters, franchise law and trade regulation issues. One client enthuses: "Alan is one of the smartest people I've ever met in my life."

Real Estate and Zoning/Land Use

• Chambers USA highlights the real estate group’s “active and robust practice across the entire spectrum of work” with demonstrated expertise related to “zoning and land use projects involving mixed-use buildings, industrial premises and brownfield redevelopment sites” and in “transactional work including sales, acquisitions, leases, financing and tax issues.” The publication notes that our real estate litigation work “is in particularly high demand.”
• A firm client is quoted as saying "In my humble opinion, no one compares to Greenbaum - they look out for my best interests, they have them at heart," while another comments "We like them a lot - the partners are very experienced, they're very attentive and they really focus on getting the job done right."
• Partners recognized in this practice area:
  • Thomas J. Denitzio, Jr. is acknowledged for his “wealth of knowledge on all things pertaining to real estate sales, acquisitions and any attendant tax issues and appeals” with one research source describing him "one of the greatest minds in real estate in the state of New Jersey."
  • Martin E. Dollinger is recognized as “a longstanding name in the market” with “a deserved reputation” for his significant expertise in handling complex transactions as “a precise practitioner.”
  • Jack Fersko is described by a client as "a real business partner to us - a confidant, an experienced ear to use as a sounding board - as well as a fabulous person and a great lawyer."  The publication notes his “particular expertise when dealing with environmental laws in conjunction with commercial real estate development and urban redevelopment.”
  • Robert S. Goldsmith is characterized by a research source as "one of the best attorneys in the state for redevelopment" who is “sought after by developers and municipalities alike.” Clients appreciate that he is "extremely bright, but also has the interpersonal skills."
  • Christine F. Li “wins praise from legal peers” for her "terrific" knowledge of construction law and for her litigation work in construction disputes. She is described by the publication as “the doyenne of condominium law in New Jersey.”
  • Ann M. Waeger is described by clients as a "very diligent and very good" real estate lawyer “with a wide and well-established practice - from financing industrial property to risk management – with complementary expertise in environmental law.”

Environment

• Chambers USA’s editors describe the firm’s “experience in contaminated site remediation, particularly brownfield cleanups” as well as our work in “conducting environmental due diligence and providing counsel on air, water and wetlands laws and permits” for “a diverse range of clients, including real estate developers, property owners and manufacturers.”
• Research sources point to a "high-profile" group with a "very strong environmental practice."
• Partners recognized in this practice area:
  • David B. Farer is characterized as a “highly distinguished practitioner, recognized for his counsel on the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions.” Sources deem him "extremely organized and technically proficient," as well as "knowledgeable, astute and practical."
  • David A. Roth is highlighted for his “expertise in environmental compliance issues, particularly with regard to business transactions” and in “matters relating to RCRA, CWA and OSHA.” Clients describe his approach as “very practical.”
  • Ann M. Waeger is a “well-known figure in the market” who “comes recommended for her work pertaining to environmental insurance claims, including cost recovery matters.” She is “particularly highly regarded” for her counsel in relation to contaminated properties.
  • Jay A. Jaffe is described as “an experienced attorney who is regularly called upon by clients for his counsel on site remediation and brownfield redevelopment issues.” The publication notes his “particular strength in advising on liability issues concerning CERCLA, ISRA and the Spill Act.”

The London-based publishers of the Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business conduct comprehensive annual research, including in-depth interviews with thousands of lawyers and clients, as they seek to assess the reputations and expertise of business lawyers from across the country. Rankings are assessed on qualities including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. The complete methodology can be viewed at https://www.chambersandpartners.com/methodology

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