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The Honorable Lisa F. Chrystal (Ret.) joined Brach Eichler after serving 22 years as a Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court. Judge Chrystal concentrates her practice in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mediation and arbitration, as well as discovery management. A compassionate and attentive listener known for her legal acumen and her responsible and equitable counsel, Judge Chrystal focuses on civil cases and family law matters, prejudgment and post judgement, as well as c...

Charles Newman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Charles practices law in Pine Brook, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Newman since 2026. 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 Charles Newman is held by other lawyers.

Lee Vartan is a highly regarded criminal defense and trial attorney who handles high-stakes investigations and litigation in New Jersey and throughout the region. He regularly represents individuals in significant prosecutions brought by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices, Attorney Generals’ Offices, and local prosecutors, as well as companies in high-stakes investigations brought by criminal and civil regulators. Clients choose Lee not only because he has successfully tried more than a doze...

Mary is a litigator who maintains a practice focused on white collar criminal defense and corporate internal investigations, especially those involving the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Her work encompasses the defense of clients in criminal matters including those related to wire and mail fraud, healthcare fraud, financial crimes including money laundering, public corruption including bribery and embezzlement claims, RICO claims, and False Claims Act matters. Mary handles all aspects of ...

Sean focuses his practice on assisting commercial property owners in reaching their business goals by providing the legal support required for success. His work encompasses the purchase, sale and leasing of commercial properties and providing guidance on land use matters, with a particular emphasis on obtaining approvals for multifamily apartment buildings and industrial facilities. Sean has experience in all aspects of development, redevelopment, real property transactions, land use approval...

Gregory A. Kopacz is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Creditors’ Rights/Bankruptcy Reorganization Practice Group. He provides practical, business-oriented legal solutions to debtors, official and ad hoc committees, lenders, landlords, tenants, and trade creditors in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court workouts, and related litigation. His experience spans numerous industries, including education, energy, healthcare, insurance, media and entertainment, real estate, re...

Mr. Portnoy is a business litigator who handles major commercial disputes for a wide range of companies and individuals. From large-cap industry leaders to cutting-edge start-ups, Mr. Portnoy’s clients rely on him to deliver efficient, effective solutions for their most complex legal matters. He is Co-Chair of the firm’s Securities Team. He also focuses his practice on high-stakes breach of contract disputes and professional negligence claims in the financial and legal services in...

Ross Pearlson is an accomplished litigator with over 35 years of experience in complex civil litigation and white collar criminal investigations and prosecutions, with an emphasis on health care and securities matters. Ross handles a wide variety of diverse matters involving civil litigation in state and federal courts. He regularly handles cases involving shareholder oppression, restrictive covenants, unfair competition and other commercial torts and contract disputes, consumer fraud, Insura...

Justin N. Kinney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Justin N. practices law in Parsippany, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Justin N. Kinney 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 Justin N. Kinney is held by other lawyers.

Michelle Schaap practices cybersecurity and corporate law. Within corporate law, she primarily practices in construction, franchising and renewable energy – representing a varied client base that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to closely-held businesses. Cybersecurity Combining her technology and corporate experience, Michelle has spearheaded and developed CSG’s cybersecurity practice. She regularly advises clients on cybersecurity preparedness, counsels clients when data secur...