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Steven S. Fernandez is an Associate in the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department. He concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, handling all aspects from factual investigations, discovery, and dispositive motion practice to trials and settlement in federal and state courts.
Deirdre T. Cooney practices primarily management-side employment and labor litigation, as well as commercial litigation. Deirdre served as Judicial Law Clerk for the Hon. Lisa A Firko, J.A.D, and as a pro bono law clerk for the Hon. Brian R. Martinotti, U.S.D.J. of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey prior to joining the firm. Deirdre earned her J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and earned her Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude , in Biology and Neuros...
Corey Klein is Of Counsel to the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Department. He focuses his practice on land use, redevelopment, zoning, and related litigation. He provides counsel to real estate developers regarding development proposals and handles all aspects of applications to municipal land use boards from application preparation to resolution compliance. In addition to his land use and redevelopment practice, he also handles municipal property tax appeals for commercial property ow...
Christopher G. Donnelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Christopher G. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher G. Donnelly 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 Christopher G. D...
Robert B. Spawn is Of Counsel to the Sills Cummis & Gross Litigation Department. He concentrates his practice on commercial and business litigation matters, including corporate, partnership and LLC disputes; fraud claims; complex contract disputes; real estate litigation; and professional liability claims. He has experience handling these matters at all stages of litigation from pleading through trial and appeal in both state and federal courts.
Linda M. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Real Estate Law. Linda M. practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Linda M. Lee since 2021. 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 Linda M. Lee is held by other lawyers.
Matthew E. Gilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Matthew E. practices law in Newark, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew E. Gilson 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 Matthew E. Gilson is held by other lawyers.
Amanda Meehan is an Associate in the Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution and Real Estate Litigation Practice Groups. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Meehan clerked for the Honorable Alberto Rivas, A.J.S.C., of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County, where she drafted bench memoranda, opinions, and judicial orders for Law and Criminal Division matters. While attending Seton Hall University School of Law, she was an associate editor of the Seton Hall Legislative Journal a...
Laurel Newman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Laurel concentrates her practice on estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, charitable planning, and tax-exempt organizations. She assists individuals, families, and fiduciaries with tax and estate planning, estate administration, and charitable planning. As part of her practice, Laurel also advises family offices and closely held businesses on a myriad of tax and planni...
William E. LaFave is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. William E. practices law in New Brunswick, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized William E. LaFave 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 William E. LaFave is held by other lawyers.
