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We are delighted to announce that 13 of our lawyers have been recognized by New Jersey 2017 Super Lawyers, with three of our partners receiving special recognition.

Founding Partner, Anthony Sylvester discusses the opportunities for change in the firm structure and the ability to modernize practices. The 2014 spinoff created a new beginning with the focus of the development of the firm in the forefront.

The concert series which brings the very best local, national and international performing artists kicks off on Thursday evenings beginning July 6th through August 31, 2017.

Partner William Connolly will speak at the Business Owners Planning for the Future Seminar on Thursday, February 9, 2017. This program is designed to help business owners plan for future growth. It will feature a panel of business owners who will share their stories of success and some of the bumps in the road.

Partner Anthony Sylvester along with co-counsel, Kline & Specter, P.C. and Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C., filed a Notice of Intent to sue New Jersey Transit on behalf of the late Fabiola Bittar de Kroon and her family. Ms. de Kroon was killed in the New Jersey Transit train derailment at the Hoboken Terminal on September 29th.

On December 14, Anthony J. Sylvester, partner and Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation awarded the 2016 ASCAP Foundation Louis Prima Award to Brian Richburg, Jr. at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York.

Trombone Shorty to perform and price of admission is a new toy which will be donated to children of New Orleans.

On December 7, 2016 - Anthony J. Sylvester, partner and Trustee of the Gia Maione Prima Foundation entered into a partnership agreement with the GRAMMY Foundation to support the February 2017 GRAMMY Camp – Jazz Session. The choir and combo will perform on Entertainment Tonight, record an album at Capitol Studios in Hollywood and attend the GRAMMY Awards.

Anthony Sylvester and Anthony Valenziano will speak at the Morris County Bar Association’s seminar “The Ethical Implications of Technology and Social Media” with New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Anne Patterson, Diana C. Manning, Esq., and Vikram Rajan on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.

Partner Tracy Child spoke at Morgan Stanley’s Florham Park office on November 29th on the recent changes to the New Jersey Estate Tax and generally about how to advise clients on wealth preservation during this time of change.

On October 24, 2016 – Anthony J. Sylvester, partner and Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation awarded the first scholarship to Seniar Raines, student of St. Vincent Academy. Raines is a bassist and pianist who aspires to become a world class musician.

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• Sherman Atlas Announces New Partner & Associate

Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

On Thursday, August 20, 2016, partner Anthony J. Sylvester who serves as Trustee to the Gia Maione Prima Foundation announced the Foundation’s sponsorship with the Morris Museum’s Arts Education Program at the Bickford Theatre in Morristown. The announcement was followed by the performance of Louis Prima, Jr. and the Witnesses. The Museum offers education programs that includes workshops and programs to enrich the lives of children in underserved communities as well as those with disabilities.

The Gia Maione Prima Foundation, for which Anthony J. Sylvester serves as Trustee, has entered into a sponsorship with the Morris Museum’s Arts Education Program. The Museum offers education programs that includes hands-on workshops and programs to enrich the lives of children in underserved communities as well as those with disabilities.

Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP is honored to be featured by NJBIZ as one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey for 2016. Of the 100 companies recognized, Sherman Atlas was ranked #25 overall and distinguished as the top ranked law firm within the small/medium company category. We are particularly proud to be one of the youngest companies recognized on this year's list. We will strive to continue to make Sherman Atlas a forward-thinking company where our dedication to professional growth and quality of life makes a difference.

Congratulations to Sandie Sherman on being recognized as one of this year’s SmartCEOs by the New Jersey Brava Awards. The Brava Awards program celebrates high-impact female business leaders who combine an irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community, and are exemplary leaders of both their companies and their communities.