Tanenbaum Keale LLP is pleased to announce 21 attorneys earned recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America, a peer-reviewed guide highlighting legal professionals for outstanding work in particular practice areas and jurisdictions.
Notably, TK partner Jeffrey L. O’Hara garnered Lawyer of the Year honors for Product Liability Litigation – Defendants in Newark. In addition, Managing Partner Philip F. McGovern, Jr., Chair James H. Keale , President Thomas D. Robertson and partners Michael A. Tanenbaum, Christopher J. Keale, William D. Deveau, John M. Fitzpatrick, Robert M. Gilmartin, Jr., Marina G. McGuire and Thomas M. Wester all made repeat appearances on the list as did special counsel David S. Blow.
Tanenbaum Keale special counsel Zachary M. Nastro and associates Jay Ganatra, Joshua T. Randall and Omari S. Reid all again earned honors on the Ones to Watch list, a category for attorneys within the first 10 years of private practice. Gregory C. Hoffman, Ibadete Lita, Patrick L. O’Hara, Daniel M. Salerno and Christina Scarabino all made this list for the first time.
Best Lawyers in America 2027 Guide
(First year honored in parentheses)
Best Lawyers
Michael A. Tanenbaum (2006)
Commercial Litigation
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
James H. Keale (2010)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Commercial Litigation
Philip F. McGovern, Jr. (2013)
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Thomas D. Robertson (2013)
Appellate Practice
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Commercial Litigation
Christopher J. Keale (2020)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Appellate Practice
Jeffrey L. O’Hara (2019)
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
William D. Deveau (2025)
Insurance Law
John M. Fitzpatrick (2007)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants
Robert M. Gilmartin, Jr. (2026)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Marina G. McGuire (2026)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Thomas M. Wester (2024)
Insurance Law
Litigation – Insurance
David S. Blow (2025)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Zachary M. Nastro (2026)
Litigation – Construction
Jay Ganatra (2025)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Gregory C. Hoffman (2027)
Commercial Litigation
Ibadete Lita (2027)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Patrick L. O’Hara (2027)
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Joshua T. Randall (2026)
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Omari Reid (2025)
Commercial Litigation
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Daniel M. Salerno (2027)
Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants
Christina Scarabino (2027)
Insurance Law