Formed in January 2026 when Newark's Gibbons combined with Frost Brown Todd, creating a firm of nearly 800 lawyers in 25 offices.
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Mercer County
Employment Lawyers in Trenton, NJ
4 firms with offices in Trenton, NJ.
Firms in Trenton
One of the oldest and largest firms based in New Jersey, with more than 400 lawyers along the East Coast.
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In New Jersey since 1962, with more than 100 attorneys and deep life sciences and education law practices.
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A full-service firm of more than 140 attorneys, founded in Newark in 1882.
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Lawrence Township firm since 1929 for injury, workers' comp, divorce, employment and municipal court matters.
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Founded in 1933, with 200+ legal professionals serving both people and businesses.
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