Kathleen Fennelly

John concentrates his practice on corporate and business law, tax, wills, trusts and estate planning, and elder law.

Lani Dornfeld frequently travels between the Firm’s Palm Beach and Roseland office locations to meet the needs of her clients in both states. Lani’s practice is focused on handling regulatory, corporate, and transactional matters for her clients, including hospitals; long-term care facilities; home health agencies; hospices; nursing homes; assisted living facilities; substance-use disorder treatment facilities; physician and dental groups; and physicians, dentists, and other indiv...

Charles J. Wilkes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Charles J. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Charles J. Wilkes since 2021. 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 J. Wilkes is held by other lawyers.

Peter G. Verniero is Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Corporate Investigations and Integrity and Appellate Practice Groups. He is often called on to handle high‑stakes appeals and internal investigations. He leads an active appellate practice, frequently filing briefs and appearing at oral argument before appellate courts and the New Jersey Supreme Court. He has appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court a dozen times (including two cases he argued while serving as New Jersey Attorney ...

Joshua N. Howley is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department, a member of the Firm’s Management Committee, and General Counsel of the Firm. He regularly practices in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy courts, primarily in New York and New Jersey. One of his specialties is representing traditional lenders, hedge funds, servicers and receivers in asset recovery litigation. He is also frequently hired when mortgage loans go into default and the borrower as...

William P. Deni, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. William P. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized William P. Deni, Jr. 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 William P. Deni, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Roger B. Kaplan focuses his practice on complex corporate and commercial litigation and arbitrations. His experience includes contract disputes and litigation, business torts, trade secret litigation, antitrust litigation and counseling, derivative actions, shareholder and partnership disputes and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) litigation.

Dennis represents clients in family law litigation and mediation, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals including senior level professionals and business owners. His experience covers a wide range of issues impacting divorcing parties and families, including child custody and support, alimony, asset valuation, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements and marital settlement agreements, appellate practice and post-judgment litigation. He provides support in financially complex matrimonial ...

Philip R. Sellinger is Co-Chair of the firm's Global Litigation Practice, Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm's New Jersey office and Co-Regional Operating Shareholder for the Washington, D.C. office. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney and New Jersey federal clerk, Philip has more than 30 years of trial experience in a wide variety of class actions and complex cases around the country. He has served as Chair of the Lawyers Advisory Committee to the New Jersey federal judiciary and as a member o...

Frederick D'Arcangelo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Frederick practices law in New Providence, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Frederick D'Arcangelo 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 Frederick D'Arcangelo is held by other lawyers.