Pashman Stein opened its doors in 1995 after co-founders Louis Pashman and Michael Stein discovered that they shared a common vision of how a law firm ought to service its clients. They made a decision to leave their prior firms and merge their practices. Pashman and Stein were bound not only by friendship and mutual respect but also by the accomplishments of their fathers, each of whom served a lengthy tenure on the New Jersey Supreme Court.

The extraordinary legacies of the late Justice Morris Pashman, who served as special counsel at Pashman Stein from 1995 until his death in 1999, and Justice Gary S. Stein, who joined the firm as special counsel in 2002, are integrally woven into the firm’s practice. No law firm in New Jersey can offer a comparable judicial pedigree.

Justice Pashman served on the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1972 to 1982. Ranking as one of the most illustrious and influential members of New Jersey’s judiciary in the 20th century, Justice Pashman was best known for his unique rhetoric, activist philosophy and fierce commitment to justice for the disadvantaged. He greatly contributed to the evolution of the law in New Jersey, leaving his imprint on such areas as urban education, constitutional law and equity jurisprudence.

During his 17 years of service on the bench, which was the sixth longest tenure in New Jersey Supreme Court history, Justice Stein was widely considered the conscience of the Wilentz Court. Justice Stein has had a profound impact on virtually every area of law in the State of New Jersey, including education, constitutional law, zoning and land use law, civil and criminal procedure, and attorney discipline. He was enormously productive while serving as an Associate Justice, authoring more than 365 majority and dissenting opinions during his long and distinguished career.

The firm’s unique insight into the judicial process informs everything it does. The quality of its legal services is second to none. Its reputation for integrity and business ethics stands as a mark of distinction on New Jersey’s legal landscape.