8.20.2026
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. is pleased to announce that 45 of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in 46 areas in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Recognition in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review process and is widely regarded as one of the legal profession's most respected honors.
Six Wilentz attorneys have earned "Lawyer of the Year" recognition in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The honor is awarded to a single attorney in each practice area and geographic region who receives the highest overall peer-review rating. This year's recipients are Robert Beckelman for Real Estate Law; Peter A. Greenbaum, co-chair of the Corporate Law Team, for Corporate Law; Peter R. Herman, co-chair of the Banking & Financial Services Team, for Banking and Finance Law; Donna M. Jennings, co-chair of the Land Use Team, for Land Use and Zoning Law; Everett M. Johnson, co-chair of the Public Finance Team, for Public Finance Law; and Stephen J. Oppenheim for Litigation - Trusts and Estates.
In addition, three Wilentz attorneys were selected for the 2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® list, which recognizes attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence. Those recognized include Meghan Chrisner-Keefe for Litigation (Labor and Employment), Kseniya Lezhnev for Mass Tort / Class Actions (Plaintiffs), and Liesel Pajarillo for Public Finance Law.
Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 List
Administrative / Regulatory Law
John A. Hoffman
Appellate Practice
Edward T. Kole
Brian J. Molloy
Banking and Finance Law
Vincent P. Maltese
Peter R. Herman
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
David H. Stein
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Brian J. Molloy
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Peter A. Greenbaum
Brett R. Harris
Michael F. Schaff
Civil Rights Law
Darren M. Gelber
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Michael F. Schaff
Commercial Litigation
Edward T. Kole
Brian J. Molloy
Construction Law
Daniel J. Kluska
Corporate Compliance Law
Michael F. Schaff
Corporate Law
Peter A. Greenbaum
Brett R. Harris
Michael F. Schaff
Criminal Defense: General Practice
Darren M. Gelber
John E. Hogan
James E. Trabilsy
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Darren M. Gelber
James E. Trabilsy
DUI / DWI Defense
John E. Hogan
James E. Trabilsy
Employment Law (Individuals)
Stephanie D. Gironda
Energy Law
Lawrence F. Jacobs
John A. Hoffman
Environmental Law
Lawrence F. Jacobs
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Brian J. Molloy
Family Law
Jennifer E. Presti
David M. Wildstein
Family Law Arbitration
Jennifer E. Presti
Family Law Mediation
Jennifer E. Presti
David M. Wildstein
Financial Services Regulation Law
Peter R. Herman
Health Care Law
Jason J. Krisza
Grace D. Mack
Peter A. Greenbaum
Michael F. Schaff
Information Technology Law
Brett R. Harris
Land Use and Zoning Law
Anne S. Babineau
Robert Beckelman
Donna M. Jennings
Todd E. Lehder
Steven J. Tripp
Legal Malpractice Law (Defendants)
Brian J. Molloy
Litigation (Bankruptcy)
David H. Stein
Litigation (Construction)
Daniel J. Kluska
Edward T. Kole
Litigation (Environmental)
Lawrence F. Jacobs
Litigation (Intellectual Property)
Brett R. Harris
Litigation (Labor and Employment)
Tracy Armstrong
Stephanie D. Gironda
Litigation (Land Use and Zoning)
Steven J. Tripp
Litigation (Real Estate)
David S. Gordon
Litigation (Trusts and Estates)
Stuart T. Cox, Jr.
Andrew J. DeMaio
Litigation (Trusts and Estates)
Stephen J. Oppenheim
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions (Plaintiffs)
Kevin M. Berry
Angelo J. Cifaldi
Lynne M. Kizis
Philip A. Tortoreti
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Michael F. Schaff
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Brett R. Harris
Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs)
John Anzalone
Randall J. Richards
Lynne M. Kizis
Product Liability Litigation (Plaintiffs)
Kevin M. Berry
Lynne M. Kizis
Philip A. Tortoreti
Public Finance Law
Charles A. Solimine
Everett M. Johnson
John T. Kelly
Real Estate Law
Anne S. Babineau
Robert Beckelman
Kelly A. Erhardt-Wojie
Christopher D. Hopkins
Todd E. Lehder
Roy H. Tanzman
Steven J. Tripp
David S. Gordon
Vincent P. Maltese
Technology Law
Brett R. Harris
Trusts and Estates
Stuart T. Cox, Jr.
Andrew J. DeMaio
Stephen J. Oppenheim
Workers’ Compensation Law (Claimants)
James A. Hicks
The selection of lawyers for inclusion in both The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch are based on a comprehensive nomination process and peer-review survey in which lawyers cast their votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice area and geographical location. Access the selection methodology for Best Lawyers and the selection methodology for Ones to Watch.
The Best Lawyers in America is published by Best Lawyers. The aforementioned organization is a private peer review organization, not court specific public certification vehicle. No aspect of this advertisement has been submitted to or approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
