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Paul A. Rowe
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Paul is a foundational figure in New Jersey’s legal community. A tenacious trial lawyer with a career that spans decades, he has long been recognized both statewide and nationally as one of the most formidable practitioners of complex commercial and matrimonial litigation. His career has been characterized by the shrewd legal judgment and sharp-sighted instincts that have made him a trusted advisor in some of the most prominent and highly publicized litigations in New Jersey history.

Paul’s influence on the practice of law extends far beyond the courtroom. He is the original author of New Jersey Business Litigation, the definitive resource utilized by practitioners and the judiciary to navigate business disputes. He also serves as the co-author of the Guidebook to Chancery Practice in New Jersey, which remains the standard textbook for judges and equity lawyers throughout the state. These seminal works continue to shape the legal landscape and serve as a testament to his deep intellectual command of the law.

Throughout his practice, Paul has successfully managed a diverse portfolio of sophisticated matters, including partnership and corporate disputes, antitrust cases, professional malpractice defense, stock fraud, intellectual property disputes, construction matters, complex chancery litigation, and high-profile matrimonial cases. His enduring legacy of success in both jury and non-jury trials remains the hallmark of the firm’s commitment to excellence and high-stakes advocacy.

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Bar Admissions

  • New York, 1961
  • New Jersey, 1962

Education

  • Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1961
  • Tufts University, B.A., 1958
  • New Jersey State Bar Association; Family Law Section; Equity Jurisprudence Special Committee; Fee Arbitration Committee (past Chair)
  • Essex County Bar Association (past President)
  • Middlesex County Bar Association
  • Legal Services Foundation of Essex County; Trustee and past President
  • New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (former Trustee)
  • New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Masters and Hearing Officers (former member)
  • American Bar Association; Litigation Section; Family Law Section

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