William J. "Bill" Palatucci

Lisa provides knowledgeable counsel and compassionate legal advocacy to individuals navigating the complexities of matrimonial and family law. Recognizing that family transitions are both legally intricate and emotionally taxing, she tailors her approach to meet the specific goals of each client—whether through assertive litigation or skilled mediation. She represents clients in all aspects of divorce and family law, including matrimonial litigation, child custody, domestic partner disp...

Susan C. Karp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Susan C. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Susan C. Karp 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 Susan C. Karp is held by other lawyers.

Cheryl Ritter assists clients in the development and implementation of estate and gift planning matters including wills, trusts, financial powers of attorney, living wills, and health care agent designations. In this role, Cheryl counsels individual clients on the tax-efficient transfer of wealth using a variety of strategies, including dynasty trusts, life insurance trusts (individual and survivorship), qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, charitable trusts, ...

Jim serves as trusted counsel to the entire healthcare sector. His practice spans the full spectrum of legal, regulatory, and corporate challenges facing healthcare entities. With a deep technical command of reimbursement and payer strategy, Jim regularly represents hospital systems and providers in high-stakes Medicare, Medicaid, and charity care subsidy matters. He possesses particular expertise in navigating disproportionate share hospital (DSH) and graduate medical education (GME) issues ...

Francis J. Giantomasi is a member of the firm's Real Estate, Development & Land Use Group. He has over four decades of experience in all aspects of real estate acquisitions, sales, development, complex commercial transactions and Chancery litigation, and has successfully argued before the New Jersey Appellate Division and the New Jersey Supreme Court. Frank is recognized as a leader in planning, zoning, and development law including tax abatement law for the City of Newark and urban areas...

Laura R. Feitelson represents and advises moderate to high-net-worth individuals and families on all aspects of estate, tax and business planning – as well as estate and trust administration matters. Laura recently served as a Tax and Trusts & Estates Associate at Akerman LLP in Naples, Florida. Prior to this position, she worked as a Trusts and Estates Associate at a Pennsylvania firm and as a Senior Wealth Planner at a wealth management firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she...

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...

Paul Piantino is a partner with the firm and chairs the Newark office. He is the recipient of recognition as the Best Lawyers in America in the practice of Insurance Law in both 2020 and 2021. Mr. Piantino is an accomplished trial lawyer who brings over 25 years of experience representing clients across the country in a broad array of industries, including aviation, transportation, marine, media, healthcare providers, construction, insurance, professional services, and products liability. Mr....

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...

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.