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Jonathan’s practice focuses on commercial litigation, where he represents banking and financial institutions, public and private corporations, and other commercial clients in litigation involving a wide range of business disputes.

Prior to joining the firm, Jonathan served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Mark P. Ciarrocca, P.J.Cv, and the Honorable Robert J. Mega, P.J.Ch., in Union County, New Jersey. In these roles, Jonathan gained substantial experience managing complex business litigation, insurance fraud, and foreclosure matters, and played a key role in facilitating high-volume motion practice and mediating civil disputes to settlement.

We are proud to announce that our firm has been awarded ten Tier 1 rankings and one Tier 2 ranking in the 2026 “Best Law Firms” list by Best Lawyers©. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the expertise and dedication of our team across a broad range of practice areas.
 
Tier 1 Rankings:
Banking and Finance Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Litigation – Banking and Finance
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
 
Tier 2 Rankings:
Real Estate Law
 
Best Law Firms is a leading legal industry ranking organization that determines its placements through a comprehensive evaluation process, including feedback from both clients and peers. We are honored by this recognition, which reflects our commitment to excellence and the trust our clients place in us.

We're proud to share that Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP has been named one of the Best Places to Work by NJBIZ for the 11th consecutive year!  This year, we're honored to be ranked 5th overall - and the highest-ranked law firm - among medium-sized companies (50-250 employees).  This recognition reflects the strength of our culture, the dedication of our leadership, and the commitment of our amazing team.  Thank you, @NJBIZ, for this incredible recognition.

Sherman Atlas Sylvester & Stamelman LLP is proud to announce that our Litigation partner, Anthony Sylvester, was named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers® 2026.
 
Anthony’s practice has substantial experience representing financial institutions in complicated, high-stakes litigation. Anthony also has significant experience in defending banks, financial institutions and mortgage servicers against consumer finance based claims brought under Articles 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, The Truth in Lending Act, RESPA, HOEPA, and state consumer fraud statutes. He has defended consumer finance class actions in both State and Federal Court. Anthony also defends professionals in malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty matters. 
 
Anthony is a Managing Member of the Prima Foundation. He has previously been included in both Best Lawyers in America®and New Jersey Super Lawyers.
 

We warmly welcome Mairead McAuliffe to our Firm.  Mairead's practice focuses on estate planning and trust and estates administration.

Alison Schrag and Raymond Schrag, formerly of The Law Offices of Raymond V.J. Schrag, are joining the firm as a Partner and Of Counsel. Alison and Raymond will primarily work out of our expanded New York office.

Lauren is an accomplished attorney with a diverse civil litigation practice focused one complex commercial litigation in the federal and state courts of New York and New Jersey.