Michael S. Kettler

My practice is concentrated on trust and estate planning and administration and business succession planning for principles and shareholders of closely held businesses. My practice also includes addressing clients' philanthropic goals, including providing counsel to clients on all aspects of nonprofit corporate governance, and structuring charitable trusts and private foundations.

Frederic M. Tudor is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Corporate Department. He serves as outside general counsel to a wide range of companies – from startups to established companies – providing guidance and assistance on general corporate, intellectual property/technology, and financing matters. He focuses on counseling technology and other companies with respect to their international business operations and transactions, including negotiating and drafting complex SaaS, ...

Anne M. Collart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Anne M. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Anne M. Collart 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 Anne M. Collart is held by other lawyers.

Philip Corbo is a Co-President of the Firm and a member of the Tax, Trusts & Estates Department. His practice focuses on estate planning, business succession planning, fiduciary/trust & estate litigation, and trust & estate administration. He is a Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Philp represents high net worth individuals and families in matters ranging from estate planning to complex business succession planning. His client base includes owners of mult...

John G. Valeri Jr. has more than 30 years of experience providing advice regarding state and federal environmental laws and regulations, including obtaining permits and approvals involving multiple environmental media for complex projects. He provides strategic policy advice on major state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives. Electric Generation Sector John has shepherded environmental permits and approvals for the development and operation of a variety of electric generation s...

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...

Dennis Toft is a renowned environmental lawyer who applies a keen understanding of science and the complexities of regulatory process when addressing the wide range of issues that his clients face. He provides counsel on all aspects of environmental law, including regulatory counseling, environmental due diligence, permitting, enforcement and environmental litigation, development/redevelopment and environmental insurance. Dennis is highly regarded as one of New Jersey’s leading Brownfie...

First Ever Attorney in NJ to win "Immigration Lawyer of the Year" from Best Lawyers, Harlan York is Former Immigration Chair, NJ State Bar Association and Former Co-Chair, NY State Bar Association CFLS Committee on Immigration. He served on the American Immigration Lawyers Association National Practice Management Committee. His book Three Degrees of Law debuted at #6 in Law Office Education and #4 in Immigration on Amazon.com. Mr. York has lectured for the Federal Bar Association, the NJ Inst...

Ahmed J. Kassim is a Member in the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department. He is a skilled trial lawyer and appellate advocate who handles high-stakes product liability and complex commercial disputes in courts around the country. He represents some of the world’s best-known companies across an array of industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products, telecommunications, insurance, banking, and retail. Clients value his ability to zealously advocate for...

During his career, Mr. Davis has served as class counsel on numerous nationwide employment class actions and has tried nearly 20 cases to verdict. Mr. Davis has been recognized by the press as an experienced trial attorney and employment law expert. He is regularly interviewed by print and television media outlets around the world, including The Associated Press, The Shriver Report, and CNN En Español. Mr. Davis began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the esteemed Manhatt...