Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C. Recognized Across 8 Categories in the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2025 New Jersey Legal Awards
Pashman Stein Walder Hayden P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm and its attorneys have been recognized in 8 categories by the New Jersey Law Journal for its 2025 New Jersey Legal Awards.
Named Finalist in 4 Award Categories
Pashman Stein has been named a finalist by the New Jersey Law Journal in 4 categories, the winners of which will be announced on October 30, 2025:
- Law Firm of the Year. For the third year in a row, the firm has been named a finalist for the Law Firm of the Year award. The firm was named the winner of the 2023 Law Firm of the Year award.
- Litigation Department of the Year – General. For the third year in a row, the firm has been named a finalist for the Litigation Department of the Year - General award.
- Mentors of the Year. Jhanice V. Domingo has been named a finalist for the Mentors of the Year Award.
- Office Managing Partner of the Year. Michael S. Stein has been named a finalist for the Office Managing Partner of the Year Award.
Named Winner in 4 Award Categories
- Appellate Department of the Year. The New Jersey Law Journal named Pashman Stein the winner of its 2025 Appellate Department of the Year award. The firm has won this award 7 times in the past 8 years (no firm received the award for 2023). This award reflects the outstanding work of our appellate attorneys on commercial cases and on pro bono and public interest matters through the Justice Gary S. Stein Public Interest Center.
- In addition, the following attorneys have been named recipients of the 2025 New Jersey Legal Awards:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Joseph A. Hayden, Jr.
- Unsung Hero Award - Valerie Jules McCarthy
- Unsung Hero Award - Darcy Baboulis-Gyscek
“To be recognized by the New Jersey Law Journal this year in 8 categories is especially gratifying, as 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of Pashman Stein,” remarked Michael S. Stein, firm chair and managing partner. “During the 30 years that Pashman Stein has been in business, we have worked hard to earn our reputation for excellence and commitment to our clients’ causes. To be named a finalist for the third year in a row as Law Firm of the Year and Litigation Department of the Year, as well as a seven-time winner of the Appellate Department of the Year award, is testament to our exceptional attorneys and staff.”
The announcement of the awards by the New Jersey Law Journal can be found here. The winners will be announced, and honorees recognized, at the New Jersey Law Journal’s gala, scheduled for October 30, 2025.
The New Jersey Legal Awards are published by the New Jersey Law Journal. A description of the selection methodology can be found at Methodology: New Jersey Legal Awards 2025.
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