Wilentz Recognized as Market Leader in New Jersey in the 2025 Edition of Chambers USA

6.5.2025

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA in 5 practice categories in New Jersey, and 21 Wilentz attorneys have been ranked in the latest edition. The following practices were recognized:

  • Banking & Finance

  • Bankruptcy/Restructuring

  • Healthcare

  • Litigation: General Commercial

  • Real Estate

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Chambers USA 2025 has ranked the Wilentz Healthcare department as Band 1 for the tenth year in a row. Co-Chair Michael F. Schaff was the only Healthcare attorney included on the “Star Individual” list, a distinction he has held for six consecutive years. Co-Chair Grace D. Mack has maintained her Band 1 ranking for the fifth consecutive year, and Co-Chair Peter A. Greenbaum is ranked Band 1 for the sixth year in a row. Jason J. Krisza advanced to Band 3.

The Wilentz Banking & Finance group is one of two Band 1 Banking & Finance departments in New Jersey. This is the firm’s sixth consecutive year being ranked in this category. Co-Chair Peter R. Herman maintained his Band 1 ranking for the sixth year in a row. Co-Chair David H. Stein maintained his Band 3 ranking. Anthony M. Osbourne was named to the “Up and Coming” list.

The Wilentz Real Estate department is recognized as Band 1. Co-Chairs of the Land Use team, Steven J. Tripp and Donna M. Jennings, are both ranked Band 1. Anne S. Babineau was also ranked Band 1. Co-Chair of the Real Estate practice group Laurie E. Meyers is ranked Band 2. Todd E. Lehder, Co-Chair of the Real Estate practice group, Christopher D. Hopkins, and Robert Beckelman are ranked Band 3. David S. Gordon was named a “Senior Statesperson” following his previous Band 1 ranking for thirteen years. 

Wilentz is ranked Band 3 in the Litigation: General Commercial category. Chairman of the Board Brian J. Molloy and Chair of the Commercial Litigation team Edward T. Kole are ranked Band 2. Willard C. Shih ranked in Band 3.

Other notable rankings include:

  • John A. Hoffman, Of Counsel to the firm, is named a “Senior Statespeople” for the Energy & Natural Resources practice area.

  • Lawrence F. Jacobs, Chair of the Environmental Law Group, is ranked Band 3 for Environment.

Chambers USA® (https://chambers.com/about-us/methodology) is published by Chambers and Partners. A description of the selection process may be accessed via the above link. The aforementioned organization is a private peer review organization, not court-specific, public certification vehicles. No aspect of this advertisement has been submitted to or approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

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