Roseland, New Jersey - May 26, 2017 Connell Foley LLP is proud to announce that partners Agnes Antonian, Kevin J. Coakley, J. Barry Cocoziello and John P. Lacey, as well as the firm’s Insurance practice, have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA - America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The Chambers Guide is considered one of the most respected rankings of lawyers and law firms in the country.
According to publishers of the annual guide, Chambers and Partners strive to “identify and rank the world’s best lawyers and law firms based on in-depth, objective research.” This involves thousands of interviews with clients and practicing attorneys across the globe.
Connell Foley’s rankings are as follows:
Kevin J. Coakley: Real Estate - New Jersey (Band 2) As noted in the Chambers USA guide: “Kevin Coakley of Connell Foley LLP has spent over 40 years advising on real estate transactions, litigation, zoning and associated environmental issues.
John P. Lacey: Litigation: White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations - New Jersey (Band 3) According to the Chambers USA guide: “John Lacey of Connell Foley LLP has built a strong reputation in the white-collar criminal defense field and is ‘very well respected’ by peers and clients. He represents individuals and corporations in state and federal matters.”
Barry Cocoziello: Litigation: General Commercial - New Jersey (Band 3) As noted in the Chambers USA guide: “Barry Cocoziello of Connell Foley LLP represents clients in a wide variety of commercial litigation. He is noted for his expertise at both trial and appellate levels.”
Agnes Antonian: Environment - New Jersey (Up and Coming) According to the Chambers USA guide: “Agnes Antonian chairs the environmental group at Connell Foley LLP and is a rising star in the market who is noted for her strengths in environmental disputes. She regularly handles litigation and enforcement actions pertaining to CWA, the Spill Act, CERCLA and RCRA.”
Connell Foley LLP’s Insurance Practice: Litigation: Insurance — New Jersey (Other Noted Firms)
*A description of the selection methodology can be found here." No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.