Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis, LLP

The firm was founded in 1914 by William L. Greenbaum, a self-made entrepreneur who received his law degree from New Jersey Law School, a predecessor of Rutgers School of Law. “WL” established and built his solo practice in his hometown of Newark, representing local business owners, trade associations, building and loan associations, as well as friends, neighbors, and individuals in the community. His sons, Robert and Arthur, were raised with a solid appreciation for the value of hard work and an unwavering sense of fairness, with both following in their father’s professional footsteps.

Following his service in the Navy during WWII, Robert S. Greenbaum received his law degree from Columbia Law School in 1948 and joined his father’s practice the following year. Arthur M. Greenbaum earned his J.D. at Rutgers Law School in Newark, joining the family practice in 1950.

For more than 100 years, Greenbaum has helped shape how New Jersey works, representing and counseling businesses, public entities, and individuals based in New Jersey or with interests in the Garden State. We are known for understanding the “ins and outs” and inherent complexities of handling legal challenges in New Jersey, and have a network of longstanding business, legal, and government relationships throughout the state, both of which translate directly into an advantage for our clients.

Our long history has built the foundation that we stand upon today, and we honor the many accomplishments that define our first one hundred years. As a 21st century enterprise, we also embrace modern tools and processes to maximize efficiency, security, and accessibility, including generative AI, cloud-based practice management, and encrypted communication channels.

Across industries and across borders, Greenbaum delivers results. Our practice is rooted in a century of New Jersey legal leadership, yet our reach is broad-based. Whether navigating local complexities or coordinating with counsel in other jurisdictions, we provide the steady, sophisticated advocacy our clients have relied on for more than 100 years.

Behind our success is a diverse group of dedicated professionals. We combine years of industry expertise with a shared commitment to delivering excellence for our clients every single day.

We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, where our professionals can thrive in an inclusive environment with equitable pathways to opportunity and growth. We value collaboration and encourage a breadth of perspectives and experiences essential to delivering creative and robust solutions for our clients. We are also dedicated to being a positive force in both our business and personal communities, with many of our attorneys sharing their time and expertise, whether serving on boards of directors or taking on leadership roles in professional, civic and community groups.

Across industries and across borders, Greenbaum delivers results. Our practice is rooted in a century of New Jersey legal leadership, yet our reach is broad-based. Whether navigating local complexities or coordinating with counsel in other jurisdictions, we provide the steady, sophisticated advocacy our clients have relied on for more than 100 years.

Ask any attorney in New Jersey to name a leading firm to work for, and Greenbaum is consistently at the top of their list. With a more than 100-year legacy in New Jersey, the firm is known for its sophisticated legal work across a broad range of practice areas and its bench of exceptional lawyers – many of whom have launched and built their careers here.

We believe the best lawyers combine intellectual rigor, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to client service. Our recruiting mission is to find outstanding candidates who exemplify those qualities and offer them the opportunity to do quality work across multiple practice areas at a highly regarded firm with many opportunities for growth.

We provide numerous avenues for attorney development and support ongoing professional education through both internal and external resources, enabling our lawyers to deepen their expertise and adapt as their practices evolve. Attorneys who thrive at Greenbaum are those who take ownership of their work, are open to collaboration with colleagues, and are committed to the continued growth of the firm.

Because a firm is only as strong as the team that powers it, the “Greenbaum standard” extends to every corner of our firm. We provide our professional support staff with the same commitment to development that we offer our lawyers, including access to modern technology resources and opportunities for advancement.  Here, every role is consequential, and every team member is an integral part of our century-long history of success."

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Greenbaum Law is committed to delivering exceptional legal services through an organization that reflects and values the diverse perspectives, experiences, and goals of the clients and communities we serve. This commitment is grounded in our dedication to fostering and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of the firm.

We believe that the legal profession should reflect the diversity of the society it serves. Achieving this goal requires more than intention—it requires meaningful action. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental values that guide our decisions, shape our culture, and strengthen our ability to serve our clients. We recognize our responsibility to continually evolve our strategies, mindset, and practices to create a more equitable and inclusive profession.

Our enduring mission is to attract, develop, retain, and champion talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

By embracing diversity, promoting equity, and cultivating an inclusive culture, we strengthen our organization, enhance the quality of our legal services, and create lasting value for our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.