Atty. David J. Pascrell
Throughout a nearly two decade-long career as lawyer and lobbyist, Mr. Pascrell has represented government affairs clients in Trenton and Washington, DC in a diverse cross-section of sectors, including financial and insurance, health and hospital, technology, utilities, development and construction, and public entities.
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David J. Pascrell is a government attorney based in Trenton, New Jersey, practicing at FBT Gibbons LLP. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, State of New Jersey. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Government Relations Practice (Princeton) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Trenton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Throughout a nearly two decade-long career as lawyer and lobbyist, Mr. Pascrell has represented government affairs clients in Trenton and Washington, DC in a diverse cross-section of sectors, including financial and insurance, health and hospital, technology, utilities, development and construction, and public entities
- He has led client matters under the administration of every New Jersey governor since 1997 and in the Legislature under both Republican and Democratic control
- He has also worked with almost every state department, agency, board, authority, and commission in New Jersey over the span of his career and has particular experience with the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (NJDOBI), Department of Human Services, Department of Community Affairs, Board of Public Utilities, and Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- For example, Mr. Pascrell led the effort to obtain approval for the first de novo health insurer in New Jersey in over a decade, and he regularly represents insurers in regulatory matters at the NJDOBI
- In addition, his proficiency in local and state procurement law has supported companies with business development interests at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels
- He also regularly represents gas, electric, cable, water, and wastewater utilities in government affairs matters in New Jersey
- In the public policy arena, Mr. Pascrell played prominent roles in the repeal of the death penalty and the approval of stem cell research in New Jersey
- He has extensive experience with matters involving the office of the Chief Counsel, the Governor's Authorities Unit, and Policy Shop
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Trenton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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