General Information
Year founded:
1882
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Overview
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With 140 years of New Jersey-focused litigation and business experience and a dedicated team that includes former key state government officials, our understanding of the intricacies in the state’s legal system is second to none.
Much of the character and reputation of Riker Danzig has been shaped by the prominent leaders who have been part of the firm's rich history. Our national reputation has ensured that we continue to attract top-notch legal talent. Today, we boast an experienced and vibrant partnership, poised to meet the most complex challenges.
Our proven track record is highlighted by our many awards and accolades. Best Lawyers®, U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms," Chambers USA Guide, Benchmark Litigation, Go-To Law Firms® of the World's Leading Companies and others consistently single out Riker Danzig's practice groups and attorneys with distinction. Riker Danzig is also the only New Jersey member of State Law Resources, Inc., an international network of independent law firms selected for their expertise in administrative, regulatory and government relations at the state and federal levels.
Much of the character and reputation of Riker Danzig has been shaped by the prominent leaders who have been part of the firm's rich history. Our national reputation has ensured that we continue to attract top-notch legal talent. Today, we boast an experienced and vibrant partnership, poised to meet the most complex challenges.
Our proven track record is highlighted by our many awards and accolades. Best Lawyers®, U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms," Chambers USA Guide, Benchmark Litigation, Go-To Law Firms® of the World's Leading Companies and others consistently single out Riker Danzig's practice groups and attorneys with distinction. Riker Danzig is also the only New Jersey member of State Law Resources, Inc., an international network of independent law firms selected for their expertise in administrative, regulatory and government relations at the state and federal levels.
Rankings
Riker Danzig LLP is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 35 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Metro Rankings
New Jersey
Tier 1 for Arbitration
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Firm Leadership
Select Clients
- Bank of America, Carrier Clinic; CIGNA Corp.; Crum & Forster Corp.;
- Global Reinsurance Corporation of America; Gold Medal; Harleysville Insurance Co.; IBM; Johnson & Johnson;
- JPMorgan Chase; Lakeland Bank; LG Electronics;
- Mersen USA; Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance; New Jersey Bankers Association;
- New York Community Bank; NVE Bank; Prudential Insurance Company of America;
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.; TD Bank; The Provident Bank;
- UBS
Highlighted Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Energy Law
Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti is first-rate in every way.
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Regional Rankings
New Jersey
Tier 1 for Arbitration
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Energy Regulatory Law
Tier 1 for Environmental Law
Tier 1 for Government Relations Practice
Tier 1 for Health Care Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Litigation - Health Care
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Litigation - Patent
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 1 for Mediation
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Tax Law
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 2 for Appellate Practice
Tier 2 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 2 for Corporate Law
Tier 2 for Family Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 2 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 2 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Water Law
Tier 3 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Arbitration
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Insurance Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Mediation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trademark Law
- Transportation Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Water Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Riker Danzig LLP has 49 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in
America®.
By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Riker Danzig LLP eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings.
For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards.
Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments
All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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Main Location
Morristown,
NJ
Headquarters Plaza
One Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07962-1981
United States
973-538-0800
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Office Locations
Trenton,
NJ
50 West State Street, Suite 1010
Trenton, NJ 08608-1220
United States
609-396-2121
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New York,
NY
489 Fifth Avenue, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10017-6111
United States
212-302-6574
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Management and Personnel
Co-Managing Partner
Michael R. O'Donnell
Co-Managing Partner
Lance J. Kalik
Co-Chairman
Brian E. O'Donnell
Co-Chair
Kelly Strange Crawford