Atty. William D. Grand

Atty. William D. Grand

Mr. Grand concentrates his practice in all phases of complex commercial litigation, including trials.

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Profile Summary

About William D. Grand at a glance

William D. Grand is a business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Iselin, New Jersey, practicing at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, NJ - 1972 and New York, NY - 1978. Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1972) and University of Rochester (—, 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serves clients in Iselin, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Grand concentrates his practice in all phases of complex commercial litigation, including trials
  • He has litigated a broad range of commercial disputes
  • His experience encompasses legal malpractice defense, suits alleging the theft of trade secrets and violations of non-competition clauses, eminent domain proceedings, and cases involving environmental contamination and the breach of real estate and other contracts
  • Mr. Grand has successfully litigated cases in the Chancery and Law Divisions of the state courts, as well as in the federal courts of both New Jersey and New York
  • Mr. Grand also has over three decades of experience in the area of attorney ethics, loss prevention and legal malpractice defense
  • He has defended attorneys in legal malpractice cases and in attorney ethics proceedings
  • He counsels attorneys on how to avoid legal malpractice claims, and is available to serve as an expert witness in both ethics and commercial litigation

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Grand's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Grand 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.

William D. Grand is one of 452,854 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.

William D. Grand is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Land Use & Zoning

William D. Grand is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Estate & Trust Litigation

William D. Grand is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William D. Grand is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Iselin 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 venue, 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 William D. Grand

Where is William D. Grand's law office located?
William D. Grand's law practice is located in Iselin, New Jersey. The firm is Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Grand handle?
William D. Grand focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did William D. Grand go to law school?
William D. Grand earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (—, 1969).
How can I contact William D. Grand for a consultation?
You can contact William D. Grand directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William D. Grand received?
William D. Grand's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1972
University of Rochester
- 1969

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Woodbridge)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Woodbridge)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Woodbridge)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Woodbridge)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

New Jersey, NJ - 1972
New York, NY - 1978

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