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Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C., and Aronsohn, Weiner, Salerno & Kaufman, P.C., announced today that effective July 1, 2026, they will combine their practices and will operate as Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C. The firm will bring together more than 60 attorneys across Morris County and Bergen County offices, offering clients an expanded range of legal services in family law, arbitration, commercial litigation, transactional work, and land use matters.
“This expansion represents a natural next step for both firms and, most importantly, for the clients we serve,” said Matheu D. Nunn, Co-Managing Partner of Einhorn, Barbarito, Frost, Botwinick, Nunn & Musmanno, P.C., and Chair of the Firm’s Divorce Practice and General Appellate Practice. “By combining our teams, we are positioned to deliver a broader depth of experience and resources in family law and litigation while maintaining the personalized, compassionate counsel our clients have come to expect.”
“The addition of the Aronsohn, Weiner, Salerno & Kaufman team strengthens our firm’s capacity to serve clients across a wider range of complex legal matters,” said Gary R. Botwinick, Co-Managing Partner and Co-Chair of the firm’s Taxation, Trusts & Estates Practices. “Their established reputation in the legal community complements our multi-disciplinary approach and furthers our mission to grow strategically while delivering excellent client service.”
Aronsohn, Weiner, Salerno & Kaufman, P.C., founded nearly 50 years ago, has built a strong reputation throughout the state as a quality law firm able to handle the most complex legal matters. The firm’s attorneys and staff will remain in their current Bergen County offices.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Einhorn Barbarito,” said Richard H. Weiner, Managing Partner of Aronsohn Weiner Salerno & Kaufman, P.C. “Our shared commitment to providing unparalleled service and zealous representation, particularly in complex matrimonial and family law matters, and civil litigation makes this a natural fit. Together, we will be able to offer our clients even greater resources and depth of experience, and we look forward to what we can accomplish as one firm.”
“Joining Einhorn Barbarito is an exciting opportunity for our attorneys and our clients,” said Gerald R. Salerno of Aronsohn, Weiner, Salerno & Kaufman, P.C. “The breadth of talent and resources will allow us to continue delivering the high-caliber representation our clients deserve while expanding the scope of what we can achieve together.”
The expansion will allow the combined firm to offer clients enhanced, greater geographic reach, and additional support staff and resources. All existing clients of both firms will continue to receive uninterrupted legal services throughout the transition.
Brian Neary, Co-Chair of Connell Foley’s White Collar Criminal Defense Group, will be recognized by the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Criminal Law Section as the 2026 Criminal Lawyer of the Year during this NJSBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention May 13-15.
Brian is regarded as one of New Jersey’s leading criminal defense attorneys. He dedicates his practice to rigorously defending individuals facing criminal charges. Regardless of the nature or severity of the offense, he provides diligent, ethical, and resolute representation. He serves clients across all jurisdictions and charges, from white-collar offenses to serious violent crimes. Congratulations, Brian!
Around the Bar
Leading Trusts & Estates Litigator Joins Rivkin Radler
HACKENSACK, NJ –– Barry Levy, Managing Partner of Rivkin Radler, is pleased to announce that Brian Shea has joined the Elder Law and Trusts & Estates groups in the firm’s Hackensack office. The creator of New Jersey’s first Guardianship Mentor Program has 20 years of litigation experience.
Brian Shea, of Park Ridge, NJ, advises clients in the areas of guardianship litigation, chancery litigation, and estate and trust administration and litigation. He often performs services as court appointed counsel for allegedly incapacitated individuals in guardianship matters and as trustee/administrator in relation to contested chancery matters.
“I am thrilled to bring my passion for elder law, trusts and estates, and guardianships to such a highly regarded firm and its exceptional group of practitioners,” Shea said. “I look forward to working alongside my new colleagues to further our client’s objectives, whether it is through protective planning or litigation, as well as continuing to serve the court in protecting our most vulnerable citizens.”
In 2024, in collaboration with the with the Bergen County Bar Association and the Bergen County Surrogate—Shea established New Jersey’s first Guardianship Mentor Program to support vulnerable citizens and aid the court in resolving guardianship matters. “We are excited to welcome Brian to our firm,” said Gregory Miller, who leads the firm’s practice in New Jersey and a member of the Executive Committee. “His deep roots in Bergen County and his pioneering work with the Guardianship Mentor Program reflect the exact kind of community-minded leadership we value at Rivkin Radler. Brian’s arrival further supports our ability to serve clients in Northern New Jersey with sophisticated, compassionate counsel.”
An active member of the Bergen County Bar Association, Shea serves as a trustee and co-chair of the Probate Litigation & Guardianship Committee and Estate Planning & Administration Committee. He also chairs the Association’s Elder Law Committee.
He is also a member of the New Jersey State Supreme Court Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law, which reviews grievances and issues advisory opinions on the unauthorized practice of law.
Shea is a member of the Board of Trustees for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, New Jersey Chapter, and serves as the legislative coordinator of the New Jersey State Bar Association Elder Law Section. Additionally, in 2026, he was selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list.
About Rivkin Radler
Established in 1950, Rivkin Radler has offices in Albany, NY; Hackensack, NJ; Jacksonville, FL; New York City; Poughkeepsie, NY; and Uniondale, NY. The firm, which employs approximately 250 attorneys across 24 practice groups, is nationally recognized and was named an American Lawyer Media “Go-To” Firm by its clients. Legal 500, Chambers USA and Best Law Firms® include Rivkin Radler in its rankings.
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