Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Environmental Law Construction Law Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Woodbridge.

Biography

Michael J. Gross is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Environmental Law and Real Estate Law.

Michael J., who practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Rutgers University–Newark, graduated 1970

  • Alaska - Intermediate Appellate Courts
  • Rutgers University–Newark, graduated 1970
  • Alaska - Intermediate Appellate Courts

Client Testimonials

I have known and worked with Michael for at least 20 years, and I have always been impressed with his grasp of the issues and his ability to address and resolve problems.

Jay Lynch, P.P. A.I.C.P. (Township of Toms River)

Toms River, NJ

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Environmental Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Environmental Law, Woodbridge (2026)
  • Environmental Law, Woodbridge (2024)
  • Environmental Law, Woodbridge (2022)
  • Environmental Law, Woodbridge (2018)
  • Real Estate Law, Woodbridge (2017)
  • Environmental Law, Woodbridge (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • Administrative
  • Administrative/Regulatory
  • Clean Water Act
  • Coastal Zone Management
  • Endangered Species
  • Enforcement Defense
  • Environmental
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Housing
  • Land Use and Zoning
  • Marinas
  • Natural Resources
  • Pinelands
  • Solid Waste
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Wetlands

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