Brach Eichler Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA for 2021

May 24, 2021 — Brach Eichler LLC, a full-service law firm based in Roseland, NJ, is pleased to announce that the firm’s healthcare and real estate practices have again been recognized by Chambers USA (2021) as among New Jersey’s top law practices. In addition to the firm’s overall recognition, four of the firm’s attorneys have been highly ranked this year as well. Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in over 180 jurisdictions throughout the world.

“We are deeply grateful to our clients for their feedback and we look forward to continuing our longstanding tradition of delivering excellent results in New Jersey,” said John D. Fanburg, Managing Member and Healthcare Law Practice Chair. “Chambers USA is known for its thorough selection process and rigorous standards. We are pleased that the firm and several of our attorneys have been recognized as leaders in healthcare and real estate law in what is a very competitive market.”

Recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2009, Brach Eichler’s Healthcare Law Practice was ranked as top tier (Band 2) among healthcare law practices in New Jersey for 2021. In its review, Chambers cites sources describing Brach Eichler as “an exceptional firm that is known as one of the go-to firms when it comes to healthcare issues in New Jersey.” Another source said, “They are exceptional at understanding how physicians think and are excellent at building consensus among physician members, which is a rare trait in the legal profession.”

2021 is the sixth year that Brach Eichler’s Real Estate Practice was named among Band 2 firms in New Jersey by Chambers USA, marking the tenth year the practice was recognized overall. Specifically, a Chambers interviewee remarks: “Brach Eichler is one of the most organized law firms with which I conduct business. They are both creative and thorough, and I count on them to navigate complex matters with speed and agility.”

In addition, Chambers USA recognized the following individual members of the firm:

John D. Fanburg (Band 1, Healthcare) is the managing member of the firm and chairs its Healthcare Law Practice. He is ranked among the top six attorneys in New Jersey with this highest tier of recognition. Fanburg has experience representing major healthcare systems, diverse medical groups, and statewide physician specialty organizations in a wide range of corporate, transactional, M&A, and regulatory matters. Chambers cites sources who refer to Fanburg as an “outstanding attorney who is extremely knowledgeable of the current healthcare climate, enabling him to guide us with cutting-edge information.” He is a resident of Livingston, NJ.

Joseph M. Gorrell (Band 2, Healthcare) is a member of the Healthcare Law Practice and counsels hospitals, medical staffs, nursing homes, and individual practitioners on a broad scope of issues ranging from transactional matters to regulatory corrective actions. He is among six practitioners ranked in the second-highest tier. According to Chambers, one source says about Gorrell “I have a great deal of respect for him, he is fantastic. He is highly competent and really experienced.” Gorrell is a resident of Bridgewater, NJ.

Alan R. Hammer (Band 1, Real Estate) is a member of the Real Estate Practice and, for nearly 50 years, has concentrated his practice in the areas of investment real estate transactions and tax appeals. He is ranked among the top 13 real estate attorneys in New Jersey. Hammer has been named to the first tier of practitioners every year since 2010. Chambers notes sources who say that Hammer “is an excellent lawyer who is honest and straightforward to deal with. Alan is probably the most intelligent and pragmatic real estate lawyer I have dealt with in my career.” He resides in Livingston, NJ.

Allen J. Popowitz (Band 2, Real Estate) is chair of Brach Eichler’s Real Estate Practice and a member of the Real Estate Tax Appeals Practice. He is among five practitioners ranked in New Jersey with the second-highest tier recognition. He concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate and mortgage lending and advises clients on sales, purchases, financing, leasing, and Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges. According to Chambers, Popowitz is valued by his clients, “He is very reasonable and very intelligent. Allen is excellent at negotiating with the other side and he is also really great at resolving conflict whenever it may arise.” Popowitz is a resident of Franklin Lakes, NJ.

Chambers USA, published annually in May by Chambers and Partners, is based on in-depth interviews by Chambers’ researchers and ranks the leading lawyers and firms in an extensive range of practice areas throughout the country. For additional information about Chambers and its research methodology, visit www.chambers.com.

About Brach Eichler LLC

Brach Eichler LLC is a full-service law firm based in Roseland, NJ. With over 80 attorneys, the firm is focused on the following practice areas: Healthcare Law; Real Estate; Litigation; Trusts and Estates; Corporate Transactions & Financial Services; Personal Injury; Criminal Defense and Government Investigations; Labor and Employment; Environmental and Land Use; Family Law Services; Patent, Intellectual Property & Information Technology; Real Estate Tax Appeals; Tax; and Cannabis Law. Brach Eichler attorneys have been recognized by clients and peers alike in The Best Lawyers in America©, Chambers USA, and New Jersey Super Lawyers.