Peter J. Smith

Andrew K. Craig litigates complex mass tort insurance disputes across the country and counsels clients with respect to commercial real estate transactions having an environmental aspect. Mr. Craig has represented insurers for almost twenty years with a focus on complex coverage litigation, primarily involving environmental claims; asbestos and silica claims, and related bankruptcy matters; and toxic tort and products liability coverage matters. Mr. Craig has a track record of successfully rep...

Russell J. McEwan brings a mature business sense and legal acumen to labor and employment-related issues faced by clients in a variety of industries, including retail, construction, manufacturing, service, hospitality, and transportation. He has represented clients in federal and state court litigation, at the bargaining table, before arbitrators, and before workplace regulatory agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board. His practice also includes pro-active counseling to avoid l...

Michael Plumb represents clients in environmental litigation claims, regulatory and compliance counseling, and enforcement. He also represents clients building and permitting new and existing energy infrastructure. Michael’s litigation experience covers all aspects of environmental law, representing a diverse array of clients in litigation related to environmental permitting and enforcement, and responsibility for discharges of hazardous substances, through all stages of litigation, inc...

Gerald A. Liloia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Real Estate. Gerald A., who practices law in Madison, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gerald A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey Meltzer has a broad range of commercial real estate experience and focuses his practice on the acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing of commercial properties throughout the United States, including shopping centers, office/industrial buildings, apartment complexes, manufacturing facilities and vacant land for development, in both single-asset and portfolio transactions. He represents institutional lenders and borrowers in commercial mortgage loan transactions (both conventio...

Harris Freier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Harris, who practices law in Morristown, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Harris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert R. Hempstead is Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Finance Practice Group. Mr. Hempstead focuses on the area of commercial real estate finance, including loan workouts and distressed loan purchases, with a strong background in the origination of commercial mortgage loans which are to be securitized in the capital markets. His practice covers a broad spectrum of deal structures and features, such as multi-asset portfolios, multiple classes of debt, mezzanine and other sub...

Tracy Miller brings over 35 years of experience in health care law, policy, and regulation. Her background spans senior leadership roles, including serving as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of a major health system, private law practice, and public health policy leadership in New York State. She advises health systems, hospitals, physician groups, long-term care providers, and organizations engaged in value-based care on governance, strategic transactions, regulatory compliance,...

Tracey K. Wishert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Tracey K., who practices law in Madison, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tracey K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ivette P. Alvarado is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Department. She focuses her practice on multiple disciplines within commercial real estate law, mainly in New Jersey and New York. Beyond negotiating deals and drafting pertinent documents to memorialize terms, Ms. Alvarado takes a hands-on approach to serving her clients by advising them of potential risks, assisting them in problem solving and coordinating with their other professionals to successfully close deals. M...