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17 Porzio Attorneys Named to 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® Lists

3/20/2026

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman is proud to announce that 12 of the firm’s New Jersey‑based attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers® list, with 5 earning a spot on the 2026 New Jersey Rising Stars® list. This year also marks notable milestones, with William Krais recognized for the 15th time and Kerri Wright reaching her 10‑year mark. Additionally, Crystal West Edwards has been named among the list for the third straight year.

New Jersey Super Lawyers

Crystal West Edwards – Principal
Vito A. Gagliardi, Jr. – Managing Principal
Jordan S. Goldsmith – Counsel
William A. Krais – Principal
Warren J. Martin, Jr. – Principal
*Rachel Parisi - Principal
Michael L. Rich – Principal
Ryann M. Siclari – Principal
Tara J. Schellhorn – Principal
Charles J. Stoia – Principal
Deirdre R. Wheatley-Liss – Principal
Kerri A. Wright – Principal

New Jersey Rising Stars

Rachel E. Fairley – Associate
Kaitlin Hackett – Associate
Weston J. Kulick – Associate
Christopher P. Mazza – Principal
Raquel R. Rivera – Counsel

* Denotes attorneys who are listed for the first time.

Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor, and no more than 2.5% of lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers for the Rising Stars honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

The Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists are issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the full methodology is available here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.