Atty. Jeffrey J. Greenbaum

Atty. Jeffrey J. Greenbaum

Jeffrey J. Greenbaum, Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Class Action Practice Group, is an active litigator and trial attorney in the Federal and State Courts with a specialty in complex business litigation and in defending class action litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey J. Greenbaum at a glance

Jeffrey J. Greenbaum is a business, real estate, class action, m&a, and estate litigation attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Sills Cummis & Gross PC. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey and New York, New York. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D.) and University of Pennsylvania (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeffrey J. Greenbaum, Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross Class Action Practice Group, is an active litigator and trial attorney in the Federal and State Courts with a specialty in complex business litigation and in defending class action litigation
  • He has handled cases of national prominence, chaired the ABA Section of Litigation Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee and is a frequent lecturer in the class action field
  • He has handled numerous matters involving securities, RICO and consumer fraud, class actions and derivative suits, professional liability, antitrust, banking, chancery practice, contracts, real estate, trade secrets and unfair competition

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey J. Greenbaum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey J. Greenbaum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jeffrey J. Greenbaum is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jeffrey J. Greenbaum is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Class Action

Jeffrey J. Greenbaum is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New Jersey →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jeffrey J. Greenbaum is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Jersey →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Newark 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffrey J. Greenbaum

Where is Jeffrey J. Greenbaum's law office located?
Jeffrey J. Greenbaum's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Sills Cummis & Gross PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey J. Greenbaum handle?
Jeffrey J. Greenbaum focuses on business, real estate, class action, m&a, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Jeffrey J. Greenbaum go to law school?
Jeffrey J. Greenbaum earned their education at (J.D.); (B.S.).
How can I contact Jeffrey J. Greenbaum for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jeffrey J. Greenbaum received?
Jeffrey J. Greenbaum's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- In Progress
B.S.
University of Pennsylvania
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pharmaceutical
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Stockholders' Suits
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Newark)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Newark)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Newark)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Newark)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Newark)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Newark)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Newark)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, New Jersey
New York, New York

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