Ranking tables
Environment | USA
New Jersey
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Cole Schotz P.C. 10 Years Ranked- Giordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
- Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC
- Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Band 4
Connell Foley LLP 4 Years Ranked
Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLP 5 Years Ranked
Duane Morris LLP 7 Years Ranked
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. 4 Years Ranked
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. 6 Years Ranked- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Cullen and Dykman LLP
- Flaster Greenberg PC
Senior Statespeople
Dennis J. Krumholz Riker Danzig LLP19 Years Ranked
Kenneth H Mack Fox Rothschild16 Years Ranked
Samuel P. Moulthrop Riker Danzig LLP19 Years Ranked- Richard ConwaySchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Band 1
Brian S Montag K&L Gates18 Years Ranked- Christopher R Gibson Archer & Greiner, P.C13 Years Ranked
David B Farer Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP19 Years Ranked
Dennis M Toft Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC18 Years Ranked
Ira Gottlieb McCarter & English, LLP15 Years Ranked
John McGahren Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP14 Years Ranked
Lanny S Kurzweil McCarter & English, LLP17 Years Ranked
Richard F Ricci Lowenstein Sandler LLP18 Years Ranked
Steven T. Senior Riker Danzig LLP15 Years Ranked
Susanne Peticolas Gibbons P.C.13 Years Ranked
William S Hatfield Gibbons P.C.17 Years Ranked- David P SchneiderBressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
- Edward A HoganNorris McLaughlin P.A.
- Martha N DonovanNorris McLaughlin P.A.
- Marty Judge EsqFlaster Greenberg PC
Band 2
Andrea Lipuma Saul Ewing LLP5 Years Ranked
Andrew B Robins Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.17 Years Ranked- Jeffrey Cappola Mandelbaum Barrett PC11 Years Ranked
Jeffrey M Pollock Fox Rothschild16 Years Ranked
Kevin Bruno Blank Rome LLP13 Years Ranked
Lori Mills Duane Morris LLP13 Years Ranked- Marc A Rollo Archer & Greiner, P.C16 Years Ranked
Norman W Spindel Lowenstein Sandler LLP10 Years Ranked
Richard J Ericsson Cole Schotz P.C.17 Years Ranked
Ross A Lewin Faegre Drinker12 Years Ranked- D.J. Camerson IIBressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
- Lisa BrombergPorzio, Bromberg & Newman PC
- Louis DeStefanoBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Michael J GrossGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
- Neil YoskinCullen and Dykman LLP
- Paul H SchneiderGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
Band 3
Agnes Antonian Connell Foley LLP6 Years Ranked
Alexa Richman-La Londe Riker Danzig LLP11 Years Ranked- Barbara J. Koonz Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP3 Years Ranked
Camille V. Otero Gibbons P.C.12 Years Ranked
Catherine Bostock Cole Schotz P.C.8 Years Ranked
Catherine M. Ward Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP6 Years Ranked
Christopher McAuliffe Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP13 Years Ranked
David A Roth Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP11 Years Ranked- David Edelstein Archer & Greiner, P.C7 Years Ranked
David Haworth Ballard Spahr LLP1 Years Ranked
David Restaino Fox Rothschild3 Years Ranked- Debra Rosen Archer & Greiner, P.C2 Years Ranked
Diana Buongiorno Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC9 Years Ranked
Gail Howie Conenello K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
Jay A Jaffe Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP9 Years Ranked
Jeffrey B. Wagenbach Riker Danzig LLP19 Years Ranked
Kevin Gardner Connell Foley LLP3 Years Ranked
Lawrence F. Jacobs Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.9 Years Ranked
Marilynn R. Greenberg Riker Danzig LLP14 Years Ranked
Michael Lichtenstein Lowenstein Sandler LLP8 Years Ranked
Pamela Goodwin Saul Ewing LLP5 Years Ranked
Paul C Dritsas McCarter & English, LLP12 Years Ranked
Phil Cha Duane Morris LLP3 Years Ranked
Randi Schillinger Saiber LLC3 Years Ranked
Robert H. Crespi Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC6 Years Ranked
Stephanie Feingold Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP3 Years Ranked
Thomas H. Prol Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.1 Years Ranked
Timothy Corriston Connell Foley LLP3 Years Ranked- Todd W, Terhune Day Pitney LLP6 Years Ranked
- Anthony ReitanoHerold Law, P.A.
- Heidi S MinuskinSchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
- Janine BauerSzaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader PC
- Karen MurphyBressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
- Marc PolicastroGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
- Mitchell KiznerFlaster Greenberg PC
- Sean MonaghanSchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
- Susan C. KarpMurphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP
- Thomas SpiesmanPorzio, Bromberg & Newman PC
- Timothy I DuffySchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Archer LawEnvironment2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedArcher & Greiner, P.C has a market-leading practice, extremely well regarded for its exceptional litigation expertise. Demonstrates marked capabilities in both state enforcement actions and claims brought by private parties. Key areas of expertise include environmental insurance coverage, Superfund, Spill Fund and Industrial Site Recovery Act (ISRA) matters. Frequently acts for clients from the petroleum industry, and is noted for its expertise in perfluorinated chemicals matters.
1 Gibbons P.C.Environment2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedGibbons P.C. offers first-class representation in private sector environmental litigation as well as enforcement actions brought by regulatory agencies. Navigates the matrix of regulations affecting real estate transactions, enabling clients to meet business aims. Dispenses exceptional compliance advice in connection with environmental matters, from air and water pollution to asbestos and development permits.
1 Lowenstein Sandler LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedLowenstein Sandler LLP is a preeminent environmental firm with an excellent offering in a broad range of areas, including brownfields, Superfund and private cost recovery. Has notable experience in matters requiring specialist expertise, such as chemical exposures and dram shop litigation. Also regularly called upon for its counsel on RCRA matters, and additionally noted for its strength in toxic tort issues.
1 McCarter & English, LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedMcCarter & English, LLP has an accomplished team known for handling a varied selection of work, including transactions, litigation and regulatory compliance. Recognized for its strong capabilities in CERCLA matters. Represents an enviable roster of Fortune 500 clients across all sectors, and provides adept advice and counsel on the environmental issues attached to real estate and corporate transactions.
1 Riker Danzig LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedRiker Danzig LLP has a superb environmental group with a focus on New Jersey remediation programs. Also adept at handling Superfund, natural resource damage and multiparty cost recovery litigation. Deals with the full range of environmental issues, from air pollution to wetlands and hazardous waste. Offers expertise across multiple industries, including banking, energy and pharmaceuticals. Additionally skilled at advising on real estate and redevelopment issues.
Band 2
2 Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PCEnvironment2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedChiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC is a highly esteemed group experienced in representing before state and federal courts, as well as various state and local agencies. Areas of expertise include the remediation and redevelopment of Superfund sites and brownfield properties, and multiparty cost recovery litigation. The firm has considerable expertise in the environmental aspects of commercial and real estate transactions. Also has experience in advising on energy sector concerns.
2 Faegre DrinkerEnvironment2023 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedFaegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP maintains a strong reputation for handling a broad range of environmental law matters, including transactions, regulatory compliance and litigation. Frequently represents high-profile clients from a wide array of industries, including real estate, pharmaceutical and energy.
2 Fox RothschildEnvironment2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedFox Rothschild LLP has a well-regarded group with expertise across the full gamut of environmental matters, including transactions, litigation and site remediation matters. Excels in CERCLA liability issues and is also regularly called upon for its counsel in private cost recovery matters. Represents an array of noteworthy national and international companies.
2 Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedGreenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP has noted strength in contaminated site remediation, particularly brownfield cleanups. Also adept at conducting environmental due diligence and providing counsel on air, water and wetlands laws and permits. Proficient in advising on the environmental elements of commercial transactions. Sought out by a diverse range of clients, including developers, property owners and manufacturers.
2 K&L GatesEnvironment2023 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedK&L Gates has a high-quality team that regularly acts for Fortune 500 companies on a range of matters, including major Superfund litigation, permitting and regulatory compliance. Stands out for its expertise in brownfield redevelopment and natural resources damages. Also offers expertise in advising a broad range of industrial manufacturers.
2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a well-regarded environmental practice with experience in handling an array of matters, including Superfund remediation, compliance issues and nuclear waste issues. Acts for clients from a broad range of sectors, from energy and chemicals to real estate, including a number of Fortune 500 companies.
2 Saul Ewing LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSaul Ewing LLP is a well-established team that deals with a range of environmental matters, such as administrative permitting, regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings. Recognized for its adept handling of class action toxic tort cases. Experienced in the representation of energy, chemicals and real estate companies.
Band 3
3 Cole Schotz P.C.Environment2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedCole Schotz P.C. is a group with experience and expertise in all areas of environmental law, including land use and insurance cost recovery matters, Superfund and Spill Act liability litigation. Regularly advises clients on issues concerning air, water and waste regulations, and also noted for its work obtaining government brownfield incentive funds. Represents clients from an array of sectors, including real estate, manufacturing and chemicals.
Band 4
4 Connell Foley LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedConnell Foley LLP offers astute environmental regulatory counsel to clients in a variety of sectors across energy, utilities, real estate and chemicals. Further noted for handling complex litigation and administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies. Particularly recognized for managing significant Superfund work in New Jersey.4 Coughlin Midlige & Garland LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCoughlin Midlige & Garland LLP offers strong capabilities across the environmental aspects of significant corporate and real estate transactions, CERCLA and Spill Act claims and toxic and mass tort actions. Also handles environmental permitting before state and federal agencies.4 Duane Morris LLPEnvironment2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedDuane Morris LLP is an experienced environmental group with expertise in handling lawsuits involving site contamination by chemicals such as petroleum, chlorine and chromium. Represents companies from a myriad of industries. Adept at pursuing insurance coverage claims on behalf of clients following environmental damage, as well as providing counsel in regard to site remediation, regulatory compliance, and Superfund sites.4 Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.Environment2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedSills Cummis & Gross P.C. offers capabilities across a range of environmental work, including permitting and compliance, remediation and redevelopment issues and cost recovery actions. Particularly noted for managing environmental insurance claims. Also counsels clients on environmental due diligence for corporate transactions.4 Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.Environment2023 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedWilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. has a strong team recognized for its expertise across a wide range of environmental matters, notably including remediation and redevelopment work. Also regularly handles environmental permitting for renewable energy, oil and gas and utility projects.