Brach Eichler Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA for 2024
Brach Eichler Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA for 2024
June 6, 2024 — Brach Eichler LLC, a full-service law firm based in Roseland, NJ, is pleased to announce that the firm’s healthcare and real estate practices have again been recognized by Chambers USA (2024) as among New Jersey’s top law practices. In addition to the firm’s overall recognition, five of the firm’s attorneys have been highly ranked this year as well. Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in over 180 jurisdictions throughout the world.
“We are always greatly appreciative of the positive feedback our clients provide to the Chambers USA Guide, which we know is a key contributing factor to our achieving these stellar rankings in firm-record numbers,” said John D. Fanburg, Managing Member and Healthcare Law Practice Chair. “Chambers USA is known for its thorough selection process and rigorous standards. We are pleased that the firm and several of our attorneys have been recognized as leaders in real estate and healthcare law further validating our longstanding tradition of delivering excellent results in New Jersey.”
Ranked by Chambers USA every year for fourteen years straight, Brach Eichler’s Healthcare Law Practice is ranked as top tier Band 1, among healthcare law practices in New Jersey for 2024. In its review, Chambers states “Brach Eichler has a talented team of practitioners handling a broad scope of healthcare matters, such as corporate governance and compliance, contract negotiation and regulatory advice. The team has particular strength in representing physicians and physician groups in matters such as certification, licensure and investigations. It also offers notable transactional expertise, including in M&A, joint ventures and private equity buyouts.” Furthermore Chambers sites sources describing Brach Eichler as “excellent healthcare lawyers” and “Brach Eichler’s Healthcare team always has an answer, and in a short period of time.”
Recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2010, Brach Eichler’s Real Estate Practice was named in 2024 among Band 2 firms in New Jersey by Chambers USA. Chambers states the Brach Eichler Real Estate team, “possesses a significant profile in the market, with considerable capacity in financing and transactional work, including acquisitions and sales of apartment buildings. Proficient at handling leasing in relation to commercial and retail properties. Further expertise in relation to residential developments, including substantial condominium, multifamily and affordable housing projects. Also recommended for matters involving Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.” Specifically, a Chambers interviewee remarks: “I can assuredly resign myself to allowing them to make decisions on my behalf.” Another interview states, “Brach Eicher has a fantastic group of attorneys – they are smart and get the job done smoothly and without issue.”
In addition, Chambers USA recognized the following individual members of the firm:
John D. Fanburg (Band 1, Healthcare) is the Managing Member of the firm and chairs its Healthcare Law Practice. He is ranked among the top six attorneys in New Jersey with this highest tier of recognition. Fanburg has a leading transactional practice, which includes a range of complex affiliations and acquisitions, as well as providing regulatory counsel. Chambers cites sources who say Fanburg “is simply the best. John understands a physician’s mentalities and personalities, and he knows how to negotiate and compromise. He has a willingness to tell you when you’re about step on a landmine and tell you not to do it.”
Joseph M. Gorrell (Senior Statespeople, Healthcare) is a seasoned healthcare lawyer who is esteemed for his experience in defending physicians against administrative proceedings. He also advises on transactions involving entities such as hospitals and physician groups. According to Chambers, one source says about Gorrell “he has a very astute understanding of the judicial process.”
Carol Grelecki (Band 2, Healthcare) is a member of the Healthcare Law Practice with experience in handling transactions such as acquisitions and joint ventures. She is also recognized for her sophisticated knowledge of regulatory issues. According to Chambers, one source says “Carol is able to understand and implement contracts. She makes deals work.”
Alan R. Hammer (Band 1, Real Estate) is a member of the Real Estate Practice and, for nearly 50 years, has concentrated his practice in the areas of investment real estate transactions and tax appeals. He is ranked among the top 12 real estate attorneys in New Jersey. Hammer has been named to the first tier of practitioners every year since 2006. Alan Hammer draws from over four decades of experience handling a broad array of real estate transactions and financing deals for major corporate clients and development businesses. Chambers states that one source says “Alan is an outstanding lawyer” and another states “Alan is a great negotiator and all around business person who gets the job done properly and quickly. Alan is a leader in the field. He has my total confidence.”
Allen J. Popowitz (Band 2, Real Estate) is the chair of Brach Eichler’s Real Estate Practice and a member of the Real Estate Tax Appeals Practice. He concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate and mortgage lending and advises clients on sales, purchases, financing, leasing, and Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges. According to Chambers, Popowitz is valued by his clients for his in-depth experience across the full gamut of commercial and residential real estate matters, including sales, financings, leasing issues and tax work, including incentive schemes. Clients interviewed by Chambers agree “he’s a diligent and knowledgeable lawyer who gets the job done and doesn’t beat about the bush.”
Chambers USA, published annually by Chambers and Partners, is based on in-depth interviews by Chambers’ researchers and ranks the leading lawyers and firms in an extensive range of practice areas throughout the country. For additional information about Chambers and its research methodology, visit www.chambers.com.
About Brach Eichler LLC
Brach Eichler LLC is a full-service law firm based in Roseland, NJ. With over 85 attorneys, the firm is focused on the following practice areas: Healthcare Law; Real Estate; Litigation; Trusts and Estates; Corporate Transactions & Financial Services; Personal Injury; Criminal Defense and Government Investigations; Labor and Employment; Environmental and Land Use; Family Law Services; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Patent, Intellectual Property & Information Technology; Real Estate Tax Appeals; Tax; and Cannabis Law. Brach Eichler attorneys have been recognized by clients and peers alike in The Best Lawyers in America©, Chambers USA, and New Jersey Super Lawyers.
The firm and the following attorneys have been selected for this recognition conferred by Chambers and Partners. A description of the selection methodology for this recognition can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
John D. Fanburg
Managing Member
Healthcare Law, Cannabis Industry
973.403.3107 · 973.618.5507 Fax
jfanburg@bracheichler.com
Carol Grelecki
Member
Healthcare Law, Cannabis Industry
973.403.3140 · 973.618.5540 Fax
cgrelecki@bracheichler.com
Alan R. Hammer
Member
Real Estate, Real Estate Tax Appeals
973.403.3113 · 973.618.5513 Fax
ahammer@bracheichler.com
Allen J. Popowitz
Member
Real Estate, Cannabis Industry, Corporate Transactions & Financial Services, Real Estate Tax Appeals
973.403.3134 · 973.618.5534 Fax
apopowitz@bracheichler.com
Related Practices: Healthcare Law, Real Estate
Related Attorney: John D. Fanburg, Joseph M. Gorrell, Carol Grelecki, Alan R. Hammer, Allen J. Popowitz
Related Industry: Healthcare, Real Estate
