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 2018 edition, the firm is listed among the leading law firms in New Jersey in five of our core practice areas – Litigation: General Commercial, Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use and Environment.  Additionally, fourteen of our attorneys are ranked among the top individual attorneys in the state.

Here is a summary of the firm’s editorial presence in the 2018 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 a client who comments: "They’re thorough in the way they handle cases, and have very good judgment. They understand our cases really well and have the expertise within the firm to deal with all the issues that we face.  I rely on them a lot and have never been disappointed.”
• Partners recognized in this practice area:
  • Paul A. Rowe is “a seasoned litigator with a wealth of experience advising on complex business disputes” who is “deeply respected by market sources” as "a star: an excellent lawyer who is terrific on his feet."
  • Alan S. Naar is described by a source interviewed as "very bright and levelheaded," with “extensive experience representing clients in cases that include tobacco, real estate and professional negligence claims.”
  • John D. North is described by his market peers as “as good a trial lawyer as exists in New Jersey.” He represents clients in a “broad spectrum of professional liability and catastrophic injury claims.”

Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions

• The firm’s corporate practice represents individuals, entrepreneurs, middle market companies, family-owned operations and regional and national corporations in various industries, including manufacturing, food and beverage, sports, entertainment, retail, automotive, real estate, transportation, alternative energy, healthcare, banking and finance.
• Partners recognized in this practice area:
  • W. Raymond Felton is “an experienced practitioner who advises clients on all types of corporate and transactional matters.” Research sources say: "He is an excellent practitioner. He really knows the law and his demeanor means that he can get things done without raising voices. He is very strong on executing deals and problem solving."
  • Alan E. Davis is acknowledged for having “over five decades of experience” advising clients on corporate matters, including “business planning as well as acquisitions and dispositions.”

Real Estate

• Chambers USA highlights our real estate practice as “a superb group for real estate matters” that “demonstrates expertise in transactional work including sales, acquisitions, leases, financing and tax issues” and “displays further strength handling litigation matters along with environmental issues associated with development projects.” Chambers’ editors also reference our involvement in “varied zoning and land use projects involving mixed-use buildings, industrial premises and brownfield redevelopment sites, assisting with issues including the acquisition of planning permits and site approvals.

• A firm client is quoted as saying "They're 10 out of 10. The attention to detail is superb and response time is truly excellent." Another client adds: "A very knowledgeable group of very highly talented attorneys who are able to provide quick solutions to very complex issues."
• Partners recognized in this practice area:
  • Thomas J. Denitzio, Jr. is acknowledged as "well known and highly respected" for his ability to handle a “wide range of transactional matters” and to “advise clients on financial workouts and commercial tax appeals.”
  • Martin E. Dollinger is recognized as “a highly experienced practitioner with a strong reputation in the New Jersey real estate market” with “an emphasis placed on the leasing and financing of office, industrial and retail properties.” A source comments that “his knowledge base is unsurpassed.”
  • Jack Fersko is characterized by a source as “a true developer’s attorney” who is “accessible, incredibly productive, and creative with solutions.” The publication notes his focus on “industrial and commercial real estate matters, with considerable expertise in sustainable development energy initiatives and urban redevelopment.”
  • Christine F. Li is recognized for her “expertise in condominium law,” with sources describing her as "phenomenal" and "extremely knowledgeable" in this area. Her experience in “all aspects of condominium development, including construction, conversion and community association law” are also noted.
  • Ann M. Waeger’s handling of “a wide range of transactional real estate matters as well as financing and business arrangements relating to commercial and industrial real estate” is referenced by the publication, which also mentions her ability to advise on the “environmental and insurance aspects of transactions.” Research sources say: "She's very smart and works very hard."

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

• Robert S. Goldsmith represents clients “in both the public and private sectors on a range of land use matters,” with “expertise in redevelopment, including tax incentives and financing, urban regeneration and sustainable building initiatives.” One source remarks: "He's brilliant, a pleasure to work with," and adds: "He is able to focus on the bigger picture at all times - he really helps to get deals done.”

Environment

• Chambers USA notes that the firm is “sought out by a diverse range of clients, including developers, property owners and manufacturers.” They further reference 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.”
• A research source praises: "Their performance is always first rate and their work across real estate and environmental law has been top notch."
• Partners recognized in this practice area:
  • David B. Farer has “a strong reputation for his expertise” and is characterized by sources as a “phenomenal transactional and regulatory attorney.” An impressed client says: "He's my go-to person in any environmental situation: He is extremely thoughtful, weighs matters very evenly and is decisive."
  • David A. Roth is recognized for his “strength across a broad range of environmental compliance and corporate transactional issues” and his “expertise in occupational health and safety matters.” Sources describe him as “very skilled” and “highly experienced.”
  • Ann M. Waeger is “highly respected for her expertise in environmental insurance claims.” She is highlighted for her particular strength on cost recovery and site remediation matters.
  • Jay A. Jaffe is “well known for his experience advising on transactional and regulatory environmental matters.” The publication notes that his areas of expertise include “brownfield redevelopment, cost recovery and due diligence issues.”

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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