News & Insights

When the next big storm hits, over 25,000 residents in Rutherford, East Rutherford, and Carlstadt have one less thing to worry about: their wastewater system working without backups, shutdowns, and costly damage.

Congratulations to Mayor Jason Cilento, MPA and the entire Borough of Dunellen for their proactive, balanced approach to redevelopment. After more than two decades of planning and collaboration, Dunellen is enjoying 450 new housing units, retail spaces, and a renewed sense of community.

First responders are essential to a fire district’s operations, but behind the scenes, smart financial planning keeps services running and the community safe.

We’re proud to highlight Matthew Jessup's recent work with Freehold Township Fire District No. 1 to secure a $290K bond issuance. Thanks to this funding, Freehold Township will receive more resources to help them meet their emergency response needs and provide a safer community.

Congratulations to MS&B partner Shoshana Schiff for being honored with the Maureen McCully Significant Bar Supporter Award by the Essex County Bar Association (ECBA).

We’re excited to share that MS&B Chairman Joseph Baumann has been named an ROI-NJ Power 2025 Influencer in Law!

We’re proud to share the work of John V. Cavaliere and Christopher Langhart, who served as bond counsel to the Bergen County Utilities Authority for the first-ever bond issuance under New Jersey’s Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program (NJ CHAMP).

Anthony Sodono, III, chair of MS&B’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group, was recently recognized by the Peter W. Rodino Jr. Society of Seton Hall Law School, alongside two other distinguished professionals, for their outstanding contributions to the legal field.

After nearly eight years of complex estate litigation, Anthony Sodono, III and Sari B. Placona have secured a $4M judgment in a contentious dispute between brothers over family and insurance trust assets.

Mentorship can be a game-changer—and MS&B Partner Malcolm Thorpe, Esq. is creating a real impact through his work with Legal Outreach.