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Stuart M. Lederman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Stuart M. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart M. Lederman since 2007. 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 Stuart...

Robert R. Hempstead is Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Finance Practice Group. He focuses on the area of commercial real estate finance, including loan workouts and distressed loan purchases, with a strong background in the origination of commercial mortgage loans which are to be securitized in the capital markets. His practice covers a broad spectrum of deal structures and features, such as multi-asset portfolios, multiple classes of debt, mezzanine and other subordinate de...

Paul O’Connor is an accomplished partner in the firm of O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble, LLC. Mr. O’Connor is known for his many highly visible successes in plaintiff medical malpractice cases and the realm of plaintiff personal injury law. A proven expert with vast knowledge in medical malpractice matters, Mr. O’Connor has represented plaintiffs in cases across the spectrum, from negligence-caused birth related injuries to wrongful death. His commitment is to secu...

Ahmed J. Kassim is a Member in the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department. He is a skilled trial lawyer and appellate advocate who handles high-stakes product liability and complex commercial disputes in courts around the country. He represents some of the world’s best-known companies across an array of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, telecommunications, insurance, banking, and retail. Clients value his ability to zealously advocate for...

Brian Richard Lenker represents lending institutions and businesses across a broad range of corporate and commercial finance transactions. A member of the Firm’s Executive Committee, Brian is a highly experienced business lawyer with a deep knowledge of banking, corporate, and tax laws. Brian focuses his practice on commercial lending, acquisitions, sales, reorganizations of businesses, and real estate law. Representing banks, commercial real estate clients, and business entities rangin...

Brian E. O’Donnell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Brian E. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Brian E. O’Donnell since 2007. 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 Brian E. O’Donnell is held by other lawyers.

Robert D. Brown, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Robert D. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Robert D. Brown, Jr. since 2025. 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 D. Brown, Jr. i...

James K. Estabrook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Trusts and Estates. James K. practices law in New Providence, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized James K. Estabrook 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 James K. Estabrook is held by other lawyers.

For almost 25 years, he has litigated matters involving hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance coverage for a broad range of clients and regularly provides strategic counseling and analysis of potential risks and exposures, policy terms and conditions, and claims resolution. He also represents clients on a broad range of complex commercial disputes, including contract claims, intellectual property matters, real property disputes, and restrictive covenant cases. A wide variety of clients...

Edward K. DeHope is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Water Law. Edward K. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Edward K. DeHope since 2001. 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 Edward K. DeHope is held by other lawyers.