Daniel J. Tyrrell

Mark has a diverse litigation and counseling practice representing both private and public sector employers. For more than 20 years he has been defending employers in discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, breach of contract, wage and hour, and other employment-related cases before state and federal courts, administrative agencies and arbitration tribunals. Mark also provides counseling and compliance advice to employers with respect to the full spectrum of employment ...

Phyllis is an energy attorney whose practice is focused on transactions involving distributed energy supply, including the provision of electricity and gas through renewable energy technologies and energy project development. She has broad expertise in the drafting and negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs), energy supply agreements (ESAs), EPC agreements and related corporate agreements and has significant experience in energy regulation and regulatory proceedings at the state, fede...

Francis J. Giantomasi is a member of the firm's Real Estate, Development & Land Use Group. He has over four decades of experience in all aspects of real estate acquisitions, sales, development, complex commercial transactions and Chancery litigation, and has successfully argued before the New Jersey Appellate Division and the New Jersey Supreme Court. Frank is recognized as a leader in planning, zoning, and development law including tax abatement law for the City of Newark and urban areas...

Adam J. Faiella is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Department. Mr. Faiella focuses his practice on land use, redevelopment, zoning, and related litigation. He represents property owners and developers with obtaining site plan, subdivision, and variance approvals from municipal and county land use boards throughout the State of New Jersey across all asset classes, with extensive experience in affordable housing and data centers. He also has experience with actions in lieu ...

Russell J. McEwan brings a mature business sense and legal acumen to labor and employment-related issues faced by clients in a variety of industries, including retail, construction, manufacturing, service, hospitality, and transportation. He has represented clients in federal and state court litigation, at the bargaining table, before arbitrators, and before workplace regulatory agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board. His practice also includes pro-active counseling to avoid l...

Jennifer Porter is Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Redevelopment, Land Use & Zoning Group. Her ability to practice zoning and land use development law in four states (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut) establishes her as a key player in helping clients expand into the regional real estate market. Jennifer represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to developers, owners and lessees of commercial, retail, industrial and residential properties in all asp...

Stephen J. Pagano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Stephen J. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen J. Pagano since 2022. 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 Stephen J. Pagano is held by other lawyers.

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...

James J. Panzini is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. James J. practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized James J. Panzini 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 James J. Panzini is held by other lawyers.

Michael Dee is a strategic partner to public and private employers for their most challenging labor and employment problems. Whether that partnership involves traditional labor matters, compliance with the ever-evolving regulatory schemes affecting employers, or the many phases of litigation, he takes a proactive approach to achieve the best result for his client efficiently. Mr. Dee concentrates his practice on representing and counseling private and public sector employers in all aspects of...