McCarter & English has been recognized as a finalist in five categories at the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards, presented by the New Jersey Law Journal and Law.com. The awards celebrate the trailblazers, innovators, and professionals shaping New Jersey’s legal landscape.
The firm is a finalist for Law Firm of the Year, Cannabis Practice of the Year, and Litigation Department of the Year, General Litigation. In addition, Judge Jose Linares has been named a finalist in the Outstanding Officiators category, while Mark Makhail is a finalist for Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year.
Winners will be announced on October 29 at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, New Jersey. No aspect of this or any advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. For award methodology, please click here.