Thomas M. Wester

Carl Soranno came to the practice of law following a 10-year career in finance, securities, and investment banking. Carl has combined that experience with 26 years as a multidisciplinary commercial litigator which has shaped him into a formidable litigator and trial attorney, Carl has litigated well over 1,000 large and small actions, including disputes related to complex family matters, child custody, commercial transactions, contracts between debtors and creditors, commercial lending/workou...

Katherine Dupuis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law Mediation and Mediation. Katherine practices law in New Providence, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Dupuis since 2022. 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 Katherine Dupuis is held by other lawyers.

Mark B. Conlan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Mark B. practices law in Roseland, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Mark B. Conlan 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 Mark B. Conlan is held by ot...

David Islinger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. David practices law in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized David Islinger since 2025. 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 David Islinger is held by other lawyers.

Steven Backfisch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Steven practices law in New Providence, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Backfisch 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 Steven Backfisch is held by other lawyers.

The Honorable Douglas E. Arpert (Ret.) joined Walsh after a distinguished legal career spanning four decades, including 15 years as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey. He brings tremendous legal and judicial experience and an incredible insight into resolving highly complex disputes. Judge Arpert is a leader in the firm’s Mediation, Arbitration, and Special Master Appointments practice alongside the Honorable Mark Falk (Ret.). Judge Arpert was appointed to h...

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...

Jason L. Sobel is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Department and chairs the Firm’s F.O.R.E. (Family-Owned Real Estate) Law Practice Group. He primarily counsels retail, industrial, office and residential real estate owners and developers regarding acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing with respect to their projects. He also represents several lending institutions in commercial and construction financings as well as a number of clients with respect to retail li...

Joseph B. Shumofsky is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross White Collar and Corporate Investigations and Integrity Practice Groups. He is an accomplished trial lawyer whose practice focuses on white collar defense, internal corporate investigations, complex business disputes, and counseling corporations that are victims of white collar crimes. He has successfully represented defendants in connection with various criminal charges and has conducted multiple corporate internal investigation...

Chris Lenzo is a partner in the New Jersey law firm of Lenzo & Reis, LLC. He represents employees in employment law matters, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, trial litigation, and appellate litigation of claims of discrimination, harassment, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful discharge, failure to accommodate disabilities, family and medical leave violations, breach of contract, and wage and hour violations. In his practice, Chris has litigated several reported cases, some ...