Lerner David is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners – an independent, industry-leading research company of the world’s leading lawyers – has once again recognized the firm in its annual rankings of the foremost law firms and lawyers in the country.
Chambers USA 2026 ranks Lerner David as a top tier (Band 1) law firm in New Jersey for Intellectual Property Law. It is the firm’s 21st consecutive year as New Jersey’s leading IP law firm.
This year, five of our attorneys are ranked among the top IP attorneys in New Jersey.
Chambers USA 2026 Firm Spotlights:
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
"The team's depth of technical knowledge is outstanding and its approach to contract negotiations is unsurpassed."
"The team takes the time to understand and break down the issues."
"I think Lerner David is excellent. I like the work that the firm does and the team is very responsive and helpful."
"The Lerner David team quickly analyzes all the relevant aspects of a matter and is able to distill the key issues and material risks in a way that allows us to act quickly and efficiently."
Work Highlights
Lerner David successfully defended Mazda Motor Corp in a patent infringement case.
Chambers USA 2026 Attorney Spotlights:
Gregory S. Gewirtz:
Strengths
"Gregory is a very strategic thinker."
"Greg Gewirtz is very knowledgeable, and he goes above and beyond."
"He is conscientious and dedicated to the tasks at hand."
Natalie S. Richer:
Strengths
"Natalie has a great reputation."
William L. Mentlik:
Strengths
William Mentlik enjoys a stellar reputation for his work as a patent litigator and in post-grant proceedings. He also counsels on trademarks and trade dress.
Stephen F. Roth:
Strengths
"Stephen is very creative and does a good job of representing his clients' interests."
"Stephen has a deep understanding of technology and is truly a visionary. Time after time, Stephen has suggested paths that have proven to be viable."
"Stephen is excellent. He is very patient and really takes the time to understand our approach and the technical aspects of our solutions."
Gregg Paradise:
Strengths
"Gregg is a very good all around IP attorney."
"Gregg is responsive with fantastic recall of our overall business and positioning, which allows us to have the utmost confidence in his advice."
"Gregg is extremely knowledgeable about the minutiae of intellectual property law. He makes it easy for us by explaining issues concisely and letting us decide the options."