Viviana Torres

Whether I am working with a client to solve a legal dispute (in or out of court) or keeping their family or their business affairs in order, the goal remains the same: solve the client’s problem. No client or dispute is the same, but my determined ability to solve problems promptly remains critical. Anthony Rainone has built a successful practice handling all manner of labor and employment, from counseling to litigation, commercial and construction disputes, and shareholder/limited liab...

Jason K. Gross is a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Corporate Department. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Firm's International | U.S. Cross Border Practice Group and the Firm's Cannabis Industry Practice Group. As counsel to public and private companies, both national and international, he is actively involved in transactional matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, and corporate governance. Jason Gross acts as outside counsel for several U.S. subsidiaries of a multibillion-dol...

Maura C. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Maura C. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Maura C. Smith since 2024. 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 Maura C. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Patricia Costello served for more than 25 years as a New Jersey Superior Court Judge, including ten years as the Assignment Judge in Essex County. During her tenure as Assignment Judge, she supervised all of the county’s trial and municipal courts, including more than 100,000 filings per year, 1,000 employees and a $55 million annual budget. Appointed to the bench in 1989 by then Governor Thomas Kean, Judge Costello spent the first 15 years of her judicial career in Hudson County, servi...

Paul H. Schafhauser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Paul H. practices law in Florham Park, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Paul H. Schafhauser since 2023. 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 Paul H. Schafhauser is held by other lawyers.

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...

Eric W. Moran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Eric W. practices law in Florham Park, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Eric W. Moran since 2027. 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 Eric W. Moran is held by other lawyers.

The focus of my practice is in commercial disputes, professional liability defense, and personal injury defense. I have handled numerous cases before the state and federal trial courts in both New Jersey and New York. In addition, I have significant experience in appellate advocacy and have successfully pursued and opposed appeals before the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division.

Marilynn R. Greenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Marilynn R. practices law in Madison, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Marilynn R. Greenberg since 2010. 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 Marilynn R. Greenberg is held by other lawyers.

Allen J. Scazafabo, Jr. is a partner in the Firm’s Family Law Group. Allen’s clients appreciate that he recognizes that each client’s needs and goals require individualized care and attention. A client commented to the publication New Jersey Family that Allen has “a gift for empathizing with his clients while dissecting relevant facts to approach a case. He is adept at understanding family law and gives realistic solutions to problems.” The client added, “A...