The lawyers of Pashman Stein are not content to be good lawyers. They are also good people, good citizens and trusted advisors.

Accessibility, credibility and ethics are the driving principles underlying the way the firm services its clients and approaches the law. Pashman Stein attorneys are known for their professionalism, among peers and clients alike.

They have fostered a culture of decency, dignity and honor that is evident in all aspects of their practice. They strive to demonstrate that zealous advocacy and common civility not only can coexist but actually can complement each other.

The firm adopts a collaborative approach to solving client problems and prudently allocates its expertise and resources as client needs demand. Pashman Stein is comprised primarily of seasoned practitioners. That ensures a consistent level of service for all types of client matters as well as an intelligent and efficient use of firm resources.

The attorneys of Pashman Stein view their relationships with clients as partnerships. They understand how important it is to include clients in the legal process and to communicate to them what they need to know, even when, at times, it is not necessarily what they want to hear. The firm works to develop a thorough understanding of the complexities of its clients’ issues and then closely counsels them on how to prevent disputes before they arise. When litigation becomes necessary, however, Pashman Stein’s priority is to deal with the matter in the most efficient manner possible and with a regard for the client’s overall objectives, all in an effort to bring the litigation to a swift and successful resolution.

The firm, by obtaining specialized expertise in such diverse areas as commercial litigation, labor and employment law, legal ethics, commercial real estate, land use, matrimonial law, elder law, environmental law and mediation and arbitration, has created a dynamic, full-service legal powerhouse without the encumbrances often associated with larger law firms. The firm offers a variety of personal lawyering styles, but all of its attorneys share a strong work ethic and a commitment to the firm’s founding principles.

Pashman Stein attorneys are earnest in their observance of the rules of professional conduct and in upholding the highest ethical standards. As a result, the majority of the firm’s members have served on Bergen County and other regional ethics committees. More importantly, the firm’s adherence to the highest standards of conduct guides its treatment of clients, colleagues and the courts.

That approach has earned Pashman Stein a badge of credibility within New Jersey courts and has created a reservoir of goodwill among fellow attorneys and judges. In addition to membership on regional ethics committees, the firm’s attorneys also have participated actively on numerous bar association and Supreme Court-appointed committees, including the Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Performance, the Disciplinary Review Board, the Bergen County Fee Arbitration Committee, the Civil Practice Rules Committee, the Supreme Court Committee on Complementary Dispute Resolution, the Judicial and Prosecutorial Appointments Committee, and the Professional Responsibility Rules Committee. Pashman Stein is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and listed in Martindale Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

The attorneys at Pashman Stein are known for their thoughtful approach to the law and creative client problem solving. That, coupled with the firm’s judicial heritage, has laid the foundation for exceptional legal service. Not surprisingly, the late Justice Pashman and Justice Stein also have helped to develop one of the region’s most esteemed dispute resolution practices.

Because Pashman Stein attorneys are so closely tied to the local legal and judicial culture, Pashman Stein is the firm of choice for regional Fortune 500 companies, emerging growth entities and individuals, as well as out-of-state corporate counsel, law firms and individuals with interests here in New Jersey.