David J. Pascrell

David J. Pascrell

Trenton, NJ recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
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58 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Government Relations Practice
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Princeton.

Biography

Throughout a nearly two decade-long career as lawyer and lobbyist, Mr. Pascrell has represented government affairs clients in Trenton and Washington, DC in a diverse cross-section of sectors, including financial and insurance, health and hospital, technology, utilities, development and construction, and public entities. He has led client matters under the administration of every New Jersey governor since 1997 and in the Legislature under both Republican and Democratic control. He has also worked with almost every state department, agency, board, authority, and commission in New Jersey over the span of his career and has particular experience with the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (NJDOBI), Department of Human Services, Department of Community Affairs, Board of Public Utilities, and Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

For example, Mr. Pascrell led the effort to obtain approval for the first de novo health insurer in New Jersey in over a decade, and he regularly represents insurers in regulatory matters at the NJDOBI. In addition, his proficiency in local and state procurement law has supported companies with business development interests at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels. He also regularly represents gas, electric, cable, water, and wastewater utilities in government affairs matters in New Jersey. In the public policy arena, Mr. Pascrell played prominent roles in the repeal of the death penalty and the approval of stem cell research in New Jersey. He has extensive experience with matters involving the office of the Chief Counsel, the Governor's Authorities Unit, and Policy Shop.

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58 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Seton Hall University, J.D., graduated 1995

  • New Jersey, State of New Jersey

  • Essex County Bar Association - Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association - Member

  • New Jersey - Trial Courts
  • New Jersey, State of New Jersey
  • Essex County Bar Association - Member
  • New Jersey State Bar Association - Member
  • Seton Hall University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • New Jersey - Trial Courts

Client Testimonials

David Pascrell is a seasoned NJ government relations expert who understands the dynamics and political sensitivities of the issues being addressed. He provides trusted counsel in helping to advance our objectives in medical rehabilitation research leadership.

Rodger DeRose (Kessler Foundation)

West Orange, NJ

David Pascrell has become an integral part of our organization in New Jersey. He effectively has advocated our issues to both legislators and state bureaucrats and we are fortunate to have him in our corner!

Andrew Weisman (Nu Vision Management)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Government Relations Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Government Relations Practice, Princeton (2026)
  • Government Relations Practice, Princeton (2024)
  • Government Relations Practice, Princeton (2021)
  • Government Relations Practice, Princeton (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Government Relations Practice
Special Focus:
  • Appropriations
  • COVID-19
  • Energy
  • Government Affairs
  • Government Contracts
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Legislative
  • Lobbying
  • Regulatory
Awards:
  • Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Government Relations

Additional Information

  • Other Court Admissions
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

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