Epstein to focus practice on commercial litigation, real estate and business dispute resolutions

TRENTON, N.J., June 1, 2023—Szaferman Lakind announced today that Jonathan I. Epstein has joined the firm as Partner. Epstein formerly practiced at Faegre Drinker for more than 35 years and specializes in commercial litigation and real estate development. He brings a wealth of experience to the firm and aims to build a new practice handling mediations and all facets of commercial disputes. Jon was the Managing Partner of the Faegre Drinker Princeton office for 25 years.

“We are pleased to have my longtime friend and highly experienced attorney Jon Epstein join our ranks,” said Szaferman Lakind Managing Partner Barry Szaferman. “Jon is an accomplished lawyer with a track record of success, and we’re looking forward to leaning on his experience as both an excellent attorney and a mentor to many young lawyers.”

Epstein’s departure from his longtime firm, Faegre Drinker, was amicable, he explained. “Faegre Drinker is a fantastic law firm. The team there is outstanding, and I undertake this next chapter of my career with gratitude and admiration for all of my former colleagues,” he said. “Looking forward, I am excited to finish out my career with longtime friends at Szaferman Lakind and to continue my real estate development and business litigation practice along with the opportunity to grow a commercial mediation practice with my retired judge friends at the firm.”

Epstein’s office is located in the Szaferman Lakind Lawrenceville office at 101 Grover Mills Road. His new e-mail address is Jonathan.Epstein@szaferman.com.