Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP is pleased to announce that Chambers USA 2022 (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 latest edition, the firm and 22 of our attorneys are listed among New Jersey’s leading law firms and lawyers in a number of our core practice areas – Litigation: General Commercial, Corporate/M&A, Real Estate, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, Environment, Healthcare, Construction, Banking & Finance, and Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations.
The following is a summary of the firm’s editorial coverage in Chambers USA 2022:
Litigation: General Commercial
Chambers’ notes that the firm provides “sophisticated support to a broad client base, including significant domestic and international businesses,” further commenting on our “strength at trial and appellate level, as well as in arbitration and mediation,” our “experience in wide-ranging commercial disputes, including professional liability cases, RICO litigation, consumer finance class actions and business torts,” and that our services are “routinely sought out by real estate and developer clients for representation in corporate disputes.”
Attorneys recognized in this practice area:
- John D. North has “a broad practice in commercial litigation” and “substantial experience representing clients in jury and non-jury trials.”
- Paul A. Rowe is characterized as “adept at handling high-profile and complex business disputes, including those with cross-border elements.”
Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions
Chambers spotlights the firm’s representation of clients in “the automotive and healthcare industries” while recognizing our position in the New Jersey market as “Well-established…with a solid corporate team” that demonstrates “particular strength in real estate-related transactions and also provides advice on corporate finance and M&A.”
Attorneys recognized in this practice area:
- W. Raymond Felton is noted for his representation of “both purchasers and target companies in M&A transactions.”
- Alan E. Davis has “five decades' experience handling corporate transactions, with additional expertise in matters that pertain to franchising.”
Real Estate
Chambers portrays the firm’s real estate team as having “extensive experience acting for regional and national developers, private equity investors and landlords and tenants” as “a superb group for real estate matters with an active and robust practice across the entire spectrum of work.” The publication calls attention to our “expertise in transactional work including sales, acquisitions, leases, financing and tax issues” and our “further strength handling litigation matters along with environmental issues associated with development projects.
Attorneys recognized in this practice area:
- Jack Fersko “is recognized as an expert in real estate transactions, development projects and financing matters” with “additional expertise in environmental law issues.”
- Thomas J. Denitzio, Jr. “offers considerable expertise in handling transactional and financing matters, alongside expertise in insolvency and tax issues.”
- Martin E. Dollinger “commands respect for his longstanding experience in commercial real estate matters, having advised on an array of significant transactions and leasing matters across his distinguished career.”
- Christine F. Li is “renowned for her expert handling of development projects, including notable expertise in condominium law.”
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Chambers highlights our redevelopment and land use team’s 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.”
Attorneys recognized in this practice area:
- Robert S. Goldsmith “assists clients with an array of matters relating to development and redevelopment projects, including expertise in permitting and design issues as well as wider contentious matters.”
- Steven G. Mlenak “advises clients such as developers, municipalities and owners on a range of development projects.”
Environment
Chambers observes that our environmental team is “sought out by a diverse range of clients, including developers, property owners and manufacturers,” has “noted strength in contaminated site remediation, particularly brownfield cleanups,” and is “adept at conducting environmental due diligence and providing counsel on air, water and wetlands laws and permits.”
Attorneys recognized in this practice area:
- David B. Farer “has an exceedingly broad practice which encompasses environmental litigation, regulatory compliance, transactional issues and redevelopment work.”
- Jay A. Jaffe “assists large corporations with environmental issues with a transactional context including leasing and facility development matters” and “also manages regulatory compliance.”
- Barbara J. Koonz “advises domestic and overseas businesses on environmental permitting for redevelopments and renewable energy projects.”
- David A. Roth “assists clients with regulatory compliance, environmental liability, site remediation and cost recovery litigation.”
- Ann M. Waeger is “a respected attorney who handles a range of environmental matters associated with real estate and corporate transactions” and “specializes in environmental insurance coverage and claims.”
Healthcare
Chambers describes the firm’s healthcare practice members as “a highly regarded team active in the New Jersey healthcare market, acting for a broad client base of providers, pharmaceuticals and those investing in the industry.” The publication references the group’s “extensive regulatory practice that includes areas such as Stark Law and HIPAA compliance, as well as certification issues,” adding that the group is “also noted for its strong transactional and litigation experience” and “dedicated private equity practice” that advises both sponsors and portfolio companies.
Attorneys recognized in this practice area:
- James A. Robertson is “respected for his representation of a wide range of healthcare providers on diverse regulatory and corporate mandates” and has “notable strength in litigation such as reimbursement appeals.”
- John W. Kaveney has “considerable experience advising clients on Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement disputes and wider regulatory concerns.”
- Andrew F. McBride, III “advises on transactions such as M&A and related antitrust concerns, as well as reimbursement disputes and medical staffing mandates.”
Construction
Chambers notes that the firm’s “established” construction practice “represents developers, owners, condominium associations and general contractors in litigation,” with attorneys “experienced in handling a broad range of disputes, including claims relating to defective construction and design, negligence and construction delays.”
Attorneys recognized in this practice area:
- Dennis A. Estis is “regularly called upon for his advice regarding litigation and arbitration” and is “recognized for his expertise in condominium work.”
- John D. North has construction related “expertise that includes disputes involving condominium association law.”
- Steven Nudelman has a practice that “encompasses a wide spectrum of issues ranging from construction lien claims to contract negotiations and drafting.”
Banking & Finance
Attorney recognized in this practice area:
- Lydia C. Stefanowicz is “commended for her commercial lending and real estate finance practice.” Chambers also comments that “Of particular note is her work on CMBS and mezzanine financings.”
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Attorney recognized in this practice area:
- Christopher D. Adams “is an experienced white-collar criminal defense attorney with notable expertise acting for both individuals and corporations. He regularly represents clients at trial.”
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The London-based publishers of Chambers USA 2022 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 on the Chambers and Partners website.
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