Frank A. Petro

David J. Ritter, Jr. focuses his practice in the following areas: estate planning, estate administration, corporate organization, corporate transactions, commercial loans, and healthcare. David is knowledgeable in preparing wills, revocable trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare agent designations. He advises clients on the many ways to structure these documents, including creating trusts to hold assets for the benefit of children or loved ones, and establishing an estate pl...

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...

Michael Morris concentrates his practice on representing and advising insurance and health care industry clients on business transactions and the handling of regulatory matters. Michael has deep experience advising on transactions subject to regulatory scrutiny for life/health insurers, property/casualty insurers, managed care organizations, third-party administrators, and insurance producers. In the managed care arena, Michael is well experienced in the formation and licensing of insurers, H...

Brett D. Kahn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Cannabis Law. Brett D., who practices law in Newark, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brett D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Crapo has extensive experience in the fields of bankruptcy, debtor/creditor law, commercial law, and equipment leasing. He represents debtors, secured lenders, creditors, landlords, governmental entities, non-debtor licensees of debtor’s intellectual property, bidders at bankruptcy sales, and trustees and other fiduciaries. His experience includes the negotiation and preparation of loan agreements and pleadings in connection with debtor-in-possession financing and/or use of the cash...

Robert J. Cino is a principal in the Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on litigation for management exclusively. Robert handles all aspects of employment law litigation including claims of harassment and discrimination on the basis of gender, pregnancy, age, race, religion, national origin and disability, as well as wrongful discharge, FMLA, CEPA, and retaliation claims. On behalf of clients, Robert has successfully obtained injunctive relief for ...

Ms. Waeger’s practice encompasses the purchase, sale and leasing of industrial and commercial real estate, the formation of business entities and the financing of industrial and commercial real property and business assets. She has a special focus on environmental issues in the transactional setting, including leases and agreements of sale, and the use of environmental insurance policies as a risk management tool. Ms. Waeger handles the oversight and negotiation of environmental insuran...

Thomas J. Trautner Jr. is an experienced real estate development lawyer, with a diverse practice serving as counselor, strategic architect and (when the situation calls) litigator. He excels in helping clients navigate the entitlements process through his breath of knowledge regarding subjects, which include redevelopment, eminent domain and affordable housing (allowing him to cost-effectively provide guidance on a broad range of issues). Early in his career, Tom’s practice often focuse...

John Anzalone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John, who practices law in Woodbridge, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew J. Camelotto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Andrew J., who practices law in Newark, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.