Lawrence A. Mintz

Tricia Gasparine has over 20 years of experience in all areas of public finance and focuses her practice on complex structured transactions for the State of New Jersey and its agencies and authorities. Tricia’s experience includes acting as bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel in transactions involving the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, the New Jersey Hous...

Jodi Friend is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Jodi, who practices law in Morristown, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jodi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin G. Walsh co-chairs the Government & Regulatory Affairs Department and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He is the 2020-2021 President of the Essex County Bar Association. Mr. Walsh’s practice of law includes business litigation, government affairs, and criminal defense, overseeing a wide range of matters for clients facing critical, cutting-edge challenges and opportunities. In addition to helping his government affairs clients navigate the channels and leve...

Thomas McKay III has tried in excess of 100 jury and non-jury trials and has participated in numerous arbitrations. He has secured numerous defense verdicts in actions involving six-figure and multimillion-dollar claims against his clients. He holds the designation of Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.Tom represents clients across the United States. In 2005, he obtained a complete defense verdict on behalf of his client against a claim in excess of $150 million...

Donald E. Taylor is a shareholder in the Business, Commercial and Construction Litigation group at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. He is experienced in all areas of complex commercial litigation, including conducting many bench and jury trials in both State and Federal courts. In addition to handling shareholder disputes, franchise, breach of contract, leasing, and restrictive covenant cases, a significant portion of Don’s practice involves representing owners, builders, developers...

James J. Panzini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. James J., who practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley E. Edwards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Ashley E., who practices law in Watchung, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel J. Kluska is a shareholder on the Business and Commercial Litigation team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. In his construction litigation practice, Mr. Kluska regularly represents owners, builders, developers, and general contractors in transition litigation matters and other lawsuits arising out of the construction of numerous types of projects, including condominium developments, residential communities, and single-family homes, involving claims of alleged construction and des...

Mr. Larner’s practice has focused in the areas of business and corporate law, financing transactions and mergers and acquisitions. He regularly serves in the role of outside general counsel and trusted advisor to privately held companies and their owners, as well as family offices. For many years, he has represented private equity firms in connection with the acquisition, business operations and governance of portfolio companies. His transactional and advisory roles have encompassed a b...

Member Andrew J. DeMaio advises clients in trust and estate planning and administration, and in litigation of related matters. He has written and lectured extensively on trusts and estates subjects and on the use of technology in the practice of law. He is an author/editor for Leimberg Information Services, a national online publication for lawyers, accountants, and other professionals. Andrew and his wife Debby live in Holmdel with their three sons. In his free time, he enjoys sports photogr...