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Judge Thomas Zampino (Ret.) served as a Family Court Judge for over two decades. During part of his tenure, he also served as Presiding Judge of the Family Court. Since his appointment to the bench in 1989, he has settled or decided thousands of divorce cases. Judge Zampino (Ret.) has taught Judges and attorneys throughout the State and the Country on behalf of the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges where he also se...

Robert F. Coyne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Robert F. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Robert F. Coyne since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert F. Coyne is held by other lawyers.

Leslie Ann Lajewski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Leslie Ann practices law in Morristown, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Leslie Ann Lajewski since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Leslie Ann Lajewski is held by other lawyers.

David Strand is a partner in both the firm's New Jersey and New York office. His practice involves representing employers in state and federal court and before state and federal agencies. He has litigated cases alleging race, sex, age, national origin, and handicap discrimination as well as wrongful termination, retaliation, and sexual harassment claims. David also has litigated breach of contract claims, whistleblower claims, and restrictive covenant cases involving non-compete and trade sec...

Marc concentrates his practice in real estate litigation, professional liability counseling and litigation, commercial and business litigation. He has handled numerous matters in both the state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as before arbitrators and mediators. Marc has successfully represented and counseled lawyers, accountants, real estate brokers and other professionals in large exposure professional liability actions involving complex liability, damages and apportionment ...

As a leader of the firm’s environmental practice, David focuses his representation of clients on the impact of environmental laws on transactions and real property in New Jersey and around the nation. A nationally renowned environmental lawyer, he has remained on the cutting edge of developments in the environmental sector since the 1980s. He has extensive experience related to the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties including brownfields, environmental compliance and i...

Patricia K. Haddad is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Patricia K. practices law in Springfield, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia K. Haddad since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patricia K. Haddad is held by other lawyers.

Richard H. Epstein is Managing Partner of Sills Cummis & Gross. He is also Co-Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Department. He serves as lead counsel to Fortune 500 corporations and financial institutions in litigation involving complex commercial issues, including business tort and lender liability. He regularly appears in federal and state courts in various jurisdictions. Richard Epstein also counsels the Firm and clients on legal ethics issues.

Joshua N. Howley is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department, a member of the Firm’s Management Committee, and General Counsel of the Firm. He regularly practices in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy courts, primarily in New York and New Jersey. One of his specialties is representing traditional lenders, hedge funds, servicers and receivers in asset recovery litigation. He is also frequently hired when mortgage loans go into default and the borrower as...

Jonathan Davis is a transactional attorney concentrating in commercial real estate. His practice includes all aspects of commercial leasing including office, retail, warehouse, industrial, and ground leases. He also works closely with our Healthcare department on Medical office and surgery center leases. Jonathan’s practice also includes the representation of institutional and private lenders in mortgage loans and other secured transactions. His practice also includes managing environme...