R. Max Crane

R. Max Crane

Newark, NJ recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Sills Cummis & Gross PC

52 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law Corporate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Newark.

Biography

Max Crane regularly counsels private and public companies and their executives on various aspects of law and business including corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, securities and crisis management. Working with companies in the banking, energy, gaming, insurance and retail industries, among others, Mr. Crane has been involved in equity and debt financings and energy projects aggregating in excess of $1 billion. These transactions have included initial public offerings, debt restructurings, conventional financings, and the selling off of equity in existing power projects. Clients seek Mr. Crane's advice and counsel on matters ranging from determining the viability of a new business concept to offering guidance on issues of governance, finance and achieving desired business objectives.

Mr. Crane has published in the areas of corporate compliance, executive compensation and various types of financings.

Sills Cummis & Gross PC

52 Best Lawyers awards

Sills Cummis & Gross PC logo

Overview

  • Rutgers University–Camden, J.D.
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A.

  • New Jersey, New Jersey
  • New York, New York
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey, New Jersey
  • New York, New York
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
  • Rutgers University–Camden, J.D.
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A.

Client Testimonials

I have always looked to Max as a trusted advisor. He took the time to understand my business and is very responsive.

Fred Tudor (ThruPoint, Inc.)

R. Max Crane, Esq. brings to each matter not only an excellent grasp of the legal issues, but also he is an experienced business advisor. Max knows the difference between a legal decision and a business decision, and is of great help in both areas.

Howard Cantor (NIA)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Newark (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law

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