Brach Eichler Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA for 2025
6/5/2025
Brach Eichler LLC, a full-service law firm based in Roseland, NJ, is pleased to announce that the Firm’s healthcare and real estate practices have again been recognized by Chambers USA (2025) as among New Jersey’s top law practices. In addition to the Firm’s overall recognition, five of the Firm’s attorneys have been highly ranked this year as well. Chambers USA identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in over 180 jurisdictions throughout the world.
“Chambers USA is known for its thorough selection process and rigorous standards. We are pleased that the Firm and several of our attorneys have been recognized as leaders in real estate and healthcare law further validating our longstanding tradition of delivering excellent results in New Jersey,” said John D. Fanburg, Managing Member and Healthcare Law Practice Chair. “We are always greatly appreciative of the positive feedback our clients provide to the Chambers USA Guide, which we know is a key contributing factor to our achieving these stellar rankings in firm-record numbers.”
Ranked by Chambers USA every year for fifteen years straight, Brach Eichler’s Healthcare Law Practice is ranked as top tier Band 1, among healthcare law practices in New Jersey for 2025. In its review, Chambers states “Brach Eichler has a talented team of practitioners handling a broad scope of healthcare matters, such as corporate governance and compliance, contract negotiation and regulatory advice. The team has particular strength in representing physicians and physician groups in matters such as certification, licensure and investigations. It also offers notable transactional expertise, including in M&A, joint ventures and private equity buyouts.” Chambers sites sources maintaining “Brach Eichler’s lawyers have a solid understanding of the specifics of the law. They are detail-oriented, timely and accessible.” Furthermore, “they are a known leader in the healthcare profession and a go-to group.”
Recognized by Chambers USA every year since 2010, Brach Eichler’s Real Estate Practice was named in 2025 among Band 2 firms in New Jersey by Chambers USA. Chambers states, “Brach Eichler L.L.C. possesses a significant profile in the market, with considerable capacity in financing and transactional work, including acquisitions and sales of apartment buildings. It is proficient at handling leasing in relation to commercial and retail properties. It offers further expertise in relation to residential developments, including substantial condominium, multifamily and affordable housing projects. The team is also recommended for matters involving Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.” Specifically, a Chambers interviewee remarks: “They have hands on knowledge of the real estate business and an understanding how to make transactions work.” Another interviewee states, “Brach Eichler is detail-oriented, efficient and quick.”
In addition, Chambers USA recognized the following individual members of the Firm:
John D. Fanburg (Band 1, Healthcare) is the Managing Member of the Firm and chairs its Healthcare Law Practice. He is ranked among the top six attorneys in New Jersey with this highest tier of recognition. Fanburg has a leading transactional practice, which includes a range of complex affiliations and acquisitions, as well as providing regulatory counsel. Chambers cites sources who say Fanburg “has a network with depth and breadth which allows for smooth facilitation of complex issues and connecting the right participants together.”
Joseph M. Gorrell (Senior Statespeople, Healthcare) is a seasoned healthcare lawyer who is esteemed for his experience in defending physicians against administrative proceedings. He also advises on transactions involving entities such as hospitals and physician groups. According to Chambers, one source says about Gorrell, “Joseph has an absolute understanding of the legislative process and medical staff bylaw and their unique workings. If a physician has an issue with the hospital, he is a go-to lawyer.”
Carol Grelecki (Band 2, Healthcare) is a member of the Healthcare Law Practice with experience in handling transactions such as acquisitions and joint ventures. She is also recognized for her sophisticated knowledge of regulatory issues. According to Chambers, one source says “Carol offers excellent support in explaining complex healthcare issues and supporting partners in gaining understanding of all important participants.” Another source claims, “Carol understands and explains the law as a living, breathing entity and how it applies in situations. I always feel comfortable and protected by her guidance.”
Alan R. Hammer (Band 1, Real Estate) is a member of the Real Estate Practice and, for over 50 years, has concentrated his practice in the areas of investment real estate transactions and tax appeals. He is ranked among the top 12 real estate attorneys in New Jersey. Hammer has been named to the first tier of practitioners every year since 2006. Alan Hammer draws from over five decades of experience operating properties throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania and handling a broad array of real estate transactions and financing deals for major corporate clients and development businesses. Chambers states that one source says “Alan is an outstanding lawyer” and another states “Alan is a great negotiator and all around business person who gets the job done properly and quickly. Alan is a leader in the field. He has my total confidence.”
Allen J. Popowitz (Band 2, Real Estate) is the chair of Brach Eichler’s Real Estate Practice and a member of the Real Estate Tax Appeals Practice. He concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate and mortgage lending and advises clients on sales, purchases, financing, leasing, and Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges. According to Chambers, Popowitz is valued by his clients for his in-depth experience across the full gamut of commercial and residential real estate matters, including sales, financings, leasing issues and Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. Clients interviewed by Chambers agree “he’s a diligent and knowledgeable lawyer who gets the job done and doesn’t beat about the bush.”
Chambers USA, published annually by Chambers and Partners, is based on in-depth interviews by Chambers’ researchers and ranks the leading lawyers and firms in an extensive range of practice areas throughout the country. For additional information about Chambers and its research methodology, visit www.chambers.com.
John D. Fanburg
Managing Member
Healthcare Law, Cannabis Industry
973.403.3107 · 973.618.5507 Fax
jfanburg@bracheichler.com
Alan R. Hammer
Member
Real Estate, Real Estate Tax Appeals
973.403.3113 · 973.618.5513 Fax
ahammer@bracheichler.com
Allen J. Popowitz
Member
Real Estate, Cannabis Industry, Corporate Transactions & Financial Services, Real Estate Tax Appeals
973.403.3134 · 973.618.5534 Fax
apopowitz@bracheichler.com*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Click here for the Awards and Honors Methodology.
Related Practices: Healthcare Law, Real Estate
Related Attorney: John D. Fanburg, Joseph M. Gorrell, Carol Grelecki, Alan R. Hammer, Allen J. Popowitz
Related Industry: Healthcare, Real Estate
