Michael A. Shadiack

Seth E. Zuckerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Seth E. practices law in Florham Park, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Seth E. Zuckerman since 2016. 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 Seth E. Zuckerman is held by other lawyers.

Victor Afanador is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: General Practice. Victor practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Victor Afanador since 2024. 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 Victor Afanador is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey Chiesa rejoined the firm in November 2013 following his service as United States Senator for New Jersey. Mr. Chiesa, an experienced litigator with an impressive background in both the public and private sectors, practices in the firm's Litigation, Corporate Internal Investigations and Monitoring, and White Collar Criminal Defense Groups. In June 2013, Governor Chris Christie appointed Mr. Chiesa to serve in the United States Senate following the death of Senator Frank Lautenberg. Duri...

Lawrence A. Goldman counsels middle market and smaller public company clients on a broad array of corporate and transactional matters focusing on mergers and acquisitions (domestic and cross-border), capital formation and finance, private placements and securities law compliance, corporate restructuring, and the organization and governance of joint ventures, limited liability companies and other alternative business entities. He has substantial experience in representing audit committees and ...

Mary Frances Palisano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Mary Frances practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Frances Palisano 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 Mary Frances Palisano is held by other lawy...

Jodi Friend is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Jodi practices law in Morristown, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Jodi Friend 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 Jodi Friend is held by other lawyers.

For more than 35 years, Morris has served as a trusted adviser providing strategic legal and business counseling to a range of business enterprises, including family-owned businesses, emerging growth, middle-market and public companies. His practice includes a wide variety of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, debt and equity offerings, securities regulation, venture capital and private equity financing and corporate governance. Morris has represente...

Ted Zangari is Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Department and Chair of the Redevelopment Law Practice Group. His law practice is multipronged. As Chair the Sills Cummis cross-disciplinary Redevelopment Law Practice Group, he captains a team of the Firm’s attorneys on brownfield, transit-oriented, central business district, and waterfront redevelopment projects, as well as adaptive reuse projects at obsolete or vacant corporate campuses and shopping centers. In addition...

Edwin F. Chociey, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Edwin F. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Edwin F. Chociey, Jr. since 2015. 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 Edwin F. Chociey, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

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...