Firm News
Selections to the 2026 NJ Super Lawyers List
These recognitions reflect our firm’s commitment to excellence and the trust our clients place in us. We’re grateful for the hard work and dedication of our entire team in serving our clients and community.
For more information on the selection process, click Super Lawyers methodology.
Kelly & Falkin Maintain AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Laura Ann Kelly and Gary Falkin have once again earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent® rating, the organization’s highest recognition for legal ability and ethical standards. Laura has held this distinction since 2008, and Gary since 1987.
This rating is based on peer reviews from members of the bar and reflects the highest level of professional excellence under Martindale-Hubbell’s established methodology. For more information on the methodology and set of standards, please see the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings Methodology. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
Firm Update
Effective March 7, 2026, the Firm will be moving forward as Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan, LLC, following the departure of founding partner Patrick Minter, along with several other firm members.
The Firm continues under the leadership of Peter Donnelly, Laura Ann Kelly, David Blackwell, and Patrick Galligan.
All practice areas currently served will continue to be actively and fully supported. Our clients and referral partners can expect the same level of dedication, responsiveness, and high-quality legal representation that has long defined our work.
We are confident in the strength of our team and look forward to this next chapter. We wish our former colleagues continued success in their future endeavors.
For any questions regarding ongoing matters, please contact our office directly at 973-200-6400.
Peter T. Donnelly Appointed to Board of Directors of Bogota Savings Bank
We are pleased to announce that Peter T. Donnelly has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Bogota Savings Bank, a publicly traded bank.
Mr. Donnelly’s selection underscores the confidence placed in his leadership, integrity, and professional expertise.
We congratulate Mr. Donnelly on this distinguished appointment.
Kelly, Engleby, Fiteni, Meisner and Limbach Recognized by Best Lawyers in America®
Please join us in congratulating Laura Ann Kelly, Linda Engleby, Joseph Fiteni, and Jason Meisner on being included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Jared Limbach on being included in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2026 edition.
Recognition by Best Lawyers is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. For more information about the Best Lawyers’ selection methodology, visit the Best Lawyers’ website. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
