Ranking tables
Environment | USA
New Jersey
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Cole Schotz P.C. 11 Years Ranked- Giordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
- Porzio, Bromberg & Newman PC
- Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Band 4
Duane Morris LLP 8 Years Ranked
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. 5 Years Ranked- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Connell Foley LLP
- Cullen and Dykman LLP
- Flaster Greenberg PC
Senior Statespeople
Dennis J. Krumholz Riker Danzig LLP20 Years Ranked
Kenneth H Mack Fox Rothschild17 Years Ranked
Samuel P. Moulthrop Riker Danzig LLP20 Years Ranked
Susanne Peticolas Gibbons P.C.14 Years Ranked- David P SchneiderBressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
- Neil YoskinCullen and Dykman LLP
Band 1
Brian S Montag K&L Gates19 Years Ranked- Christopher R Gibson Archer & Greiner, P.C.14 Years Ranked
David B Farer Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP20 Years Ranked
Dennis M Toft Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC19 Years Ranked
Ira Gottlieb McCarter & English, LLP16 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Talbert Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked
John McGahren Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP15 Years Ranked
Lanny S Kurzweil McCarter & English, LLP18 Years Ranked- Marc A Rollo Archer & Greiner, P.C.17 Years Ranked
Richard F Ricci Lowenstein Sandler LLP19 Years Ranked
Ross A Lewin Faegre Drinker13 Years Ranked
Steven T. Senior Riker Danzig LLP16 Years Ranked
William S Hatfield Gibbons P.C.18 Years Ranked- Edward A HoganNorris McLaughlin P.A.
- Martha N DonovanNorris McLaughlin P.A.
- Marty Judge EsqFlaster Greenberg PC
Band 2
Andrea Lipuma Saul Ewing LLP6 Years Ranked
Andrew B Robins Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.18 Years Ranked
Catherine Bostock Cole Schotz P.C.9 Years Ranked
David Haworth Ballard Spahr LLP2 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Cappola Mandelbaum Barrett PC12 Years Ranked
Jeffrey M Pollock Pollock Law LLC17 Years Ranked
Kevin Bruno Blank Rome LLP14 Years Ranked
Lori Mills Duane Morris LLP14 Years Ranked
Richard J Ericsson Cole Schotz P.C.18 Years Ranked- D.J. Camerson IIBressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
- Heidi S MinuskinSchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
- Lisa BrombergPorzio, Bromberg & Newman PC
- Louis DeStefanoBuchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Michael J GrossGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
- Paul H SchneiderGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
Band 3
Alexa Richman-La Londe Riker Danzig LLP12 Years Ranked
Barbara J. Koonz Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP4 Years Ranked
Camille V. Otero Gibbons P.C.13 Years Ranked
Catherine M. Ward Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP7 Years Ranked
Christopher McAuliffe Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP14 Years Ranked
David A Roth Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP12 Years Ranked- David Edelstein Archer & Greiner, P.C.8 Years Ranked
David Restaino Pierson Ferdinand LLP4 Years Ranked- Debra Rosen Archer & Greiner, P.C.3 Years Ranked
Gail Howie Conenello K&L Gates4 Years Ranked
Jay A Jaffe Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP10 Years Ranked
Lawrence F. Jacobs Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.10 Years Ranked
Marilynn R. Greenberg Riker Danzig LLP15 Years Ranked
Michael Lichtenstein Lowenstein Sandler LLP9 Years Ranked
Pamela Goodwin Saul Ewing LLP6 Years Ranked
Paul C Dritsas McCarter & English, LLP13 Years Ranked
Phil Cha Duane Morris LLP4 Years Ranked
Randi Schillinger Saiber LLC4 Years Ranked
Robert H. Crespi Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC7 Years Ranked
Stephanie Feingold Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked- Susan C. Karp Murphy Schiller & Wilkes LLP10 Years Ranked
Thomas H. Prol Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.2 Years Ranked- Todd W. Terhune Day Pitney LLP7 Years Ranked
- Agnes AntonianFox Rothschild
- Anthony Reitano Jr.Herold Law, P.A.
- Karen MurphyBressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
- Marc PolicastroGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
- Thomas SpiesmanPorzio, Bromberg & Newman PC
- Timothy CorristonConnell Foley LLP
- Timothy I DuffySchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Band 4
Emily Lamond Cole Schotz P.C.4 Years Ranked
Heather L. Demirjian Cole Schotz P.C.4 Years Ranked
Jaan M. Haus Riker Danzig LLP10 Years Ranked
Jeffrey B. Wagenbach Riker Danzig LLP20 Years Ranked- Patrick T Mottola Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC1 Years Ranked
- Janine BauerSzaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader PC
- John A. JakubNorris McLaughlin P.A.
- Keith McManusBressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.
- Kevin GardnerConnell Foley LLP
- Mitchell KiznerFlaster Greenberg PC
- Sean MonaghanSchenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Up and Coming
Mark Heinzelmann Lowenstein Sandler LLP3 Years Ranked- Sarah A. Gribbin Archer & Greiner, P.C.1 Years Ranked
- Christina Sartorio KuConnell Foley LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Archer LawEnvironment2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedArcher & Greiner, P.C. has a market-leading practice that is extremely well regarded for its exceptional litigation expertise. It 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. It frequently acts for clients from the petroleum industry and is noted for its expertise in perfluorinated chemicals matters.
1 Gibbons P.C.Environment2024 | Band 1 | 19 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 LLPEnvironment2024 | Band 1 | 20 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. The firm has notable experience in matters requiring specialist expertise, such as chemical exposures and dram shop litigation. It is also regularly called upon for its counsel on RCRA matters, and additionally noted for its strength in toxic tort issues.
1 McCarter & English, LLPEnvironment2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMcCarter & English, LLP has an accomplished team known for handling a varied selection of work, including transactions, litigation and regulatory compliance. It is recognized for its strong capabilities in CERCLA matters. The team 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 LLPEnvironment2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedRiker Danzig LLP has a superb environmental group with a focus on New Jersey remediation programs. It is also adept at handling Superfund, natural resource damage and multiparty cost recovery litigation. The team deals with the full range of environmental issues, from air pollution to wetlands and hazardous waste. It offers expertise across multiple industries, including banking, energy and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, its lawyers are skilled at advising on real estate and redevelopment issues.
Band 2
2 Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PCEnvironment2024 | Band 2 | 18 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. Its 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. It also has experience advising on energy sector concerns.
2 Faegre DrinkerEnvironment2024 | Band 2 | 19 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. It frequently represents high-profile clients from a wide array of industries, including real estate, pharmaceuticals and energy.
2 Fox RothschildEnvironment2024 | Band 2 | 17 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. The team excels in CERCLA liability issues and is also regularly called upon for its counsel in private cost recovery matters. It represents an array of noteworthy national and international companies.
2 Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLPEnvironment2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedGreenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP has noted strength in contaminated site remediation, particularly brownfield cleanups. The firm is also adept at conducting environmental due diligence and providing counsel on air, water and wetlands laws and permits. It is proficient in advising on the environmental elements of commercial transactions. The team is sought out by a diverse range of clients, including developers, property owners and manufacturers.
2 K&L GatesEnvironment2024 | Band 2 | 20 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. It stands out for its expertise in brownfield redevelopment and natural resource damages. The firm also offers expertise in advising a broad range of industrial manufacturers.
2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPEnvironment2024 | Band 2 | 7 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. It 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 LLPEnvironment2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedSaul Ewing LLP has a well-established team that deals with a range of environmental matters, such as administrative permitting, regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings. It is recognized for its adept handling of class action toxic tort cases. The firm is experienced in the representation of energy, chemicals and real estate companies.
Band 3
3 Cole Schotz P.C.Environment2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedCole Schotz P.C. houses 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. It regularly advises clients on issues concerning air, water and waste regulations, and is also noted for its work obtaining government brownfield incentive funds. The firm represents clients from an array of sectors, including real estate, manufacturing and chemicals.
Band 4
4 Duane Morris LLPEnvironment2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedDuane Morris LLP has an experienced environmental group with expertise in handling lawsuits involving site contamination by chemicals such as petroleum, chlorine and chromium. It represents companies from a myriad of industries. The team is 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.Environment2024 | Band 4 | 5 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.