May 26, 2008 — Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader L.L.C., a leading multi-state law firm with specialties in both public and private law, announced today the selection of three new partners.

Paul A. Sangillo
Previously an associate with the firm, Mr. Sangillo has extensive experience in the Real Estate and Land Use, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Banking and Commercial Lending practice areas. He has served as counsel to numerous public bodies, including the New Jersey General Assembly Majority Office, the Housing Authority of the City of Newark, New Jersey (NHA), and the Newark Downtown Core Redevelopment Corporation (NDCRC). Mr. Sangillo, on behalf of the NHA and NDCRC, was lead counsel in negotiations with the New Jersey Devils for the construction of the 18,000-seat, $350M Prudential Arena in Newark. He has also acted as general counsel for Platform Learning, Inc. in New York and has represented and advised institutional lenders in the origination of commercial real estate loan transactions. Mr. Sangillo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Political Science from Columbia College and a Juris Doctorate from Columbia University School of Law.

"Since joining the firm, Paul has become an indispensable asset," said firm partner Paul Fader. "As counsel, he has contributed significantly to several of the firm's practice areas, and I look forward to seeing his continued contribution as partner."

Keith D. Barrack
joined the firm as an associate in April 2006 and focuses his work in the Redevelopment, Real Estate and Land Use, and Government and Regulatory Affairs practice areas with a focus on Public Governance and Public Contracting. He is lead counsel to the South Jersey Transportation Authority, a $100M State agency responsible for administering the Atlantic City Expressway and the Atlantic City International Airport, and he currently represents Bergen County Community College, one of the state's largest community colleges, in its establishment of a new Meadowlands campus. Additionally, Mr. Barrack is a leading attorney on State Energy Policy. Prior to joining the firm, he served as assistant counsel in the New Jersey Governor's Office, where he provided legal services to state authorities including the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, New Jersey Transit, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, and the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Mr. Barrack holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rutgers University School of Business and a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University School of Law at Camden.

"Keith's extensive experience both working in government and in representing governmental entities provides him with a unique perspective from which to serve our clients," said Paul Fader. "We welcome him to the firm's partnership and anticipate that his expertise will continue to be an outstanding resource for our clients."

Mark R. Peck
has been an attorney with the firm since July 2005 and concentrates his work in the firm's Municipal and Land Use practice areas. He has detailed knowledge of zoning laws and an extensive background in local and state government and employs his expertise in representing governmental entities, municipalities, and private clients. Mr. Peck is lead general counsel to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, the bi-state agency responsible for maintaining and operating toll and toll-supported bridges throughout the upper Delaware River region. Mr. Peck also serves as Planning Board attorney for the Borough of Edgewater and as special COAH counsel to the Borough of Wallington. In addition to his position at Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, Mr. Peck is Mayor of Bloomsbury Borough in Hunterdon County as well as a Member of the Borough's Planning Board. Previously, he served as a Member and Council President of the Madison Borough Council in Morris County and as a Member of the Madison-Chatham Joint Meeting (a Sewerage Authority operated jointly with Chatham, New Jersey). Mr. Peck also serves as Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Warren County Community College. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Philosophy from Colgate University and a Juris Doctorate from Seton University School of Law.

"Mark's wealth of legal knowledge and his intimate understanding of the intricacies of government make him an invaluable member of our firm," stated Doug Steinhardt, partner with the firm. "He is well-deserving of the election to partner, and I have no doubt that he will continue to use his expertise to further enhance and solidify the firm's position as a regional leader in legal counsel and representation.

"We congratulate all on their new positions and are confident that the expertise and dedication they have provided in the past will continue to exceed our expectations and provide our clients with the superior service they have come to expect from Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader. We wish them continued success in their new roles."
—Former New Jersey Governor and firm founder James J. Florio

Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader Recognized as one of New Jersey's Most Powerful Law Firms by Politickernj.com.

The PolitickerNJ.com list of the NEW JERSEY'S MOST POWERFUL LAW FIRMS identifies the law firms in the state that carry the most political power-the most sway over the business of gov­ernment and politics. We looked for the firms with the com­bination of political influence, marquee names, and access to policymakers at different levels of government. These lawyers understand how the inside political game is played and how to get results for their clients. The list will recognize and include smaller firms that play a dominate role in the workings of local government in different regions of the state.

"Former Governor Jim Florio's firm, includes Democratic powerhouse Michael Perrucci, Warren GOP Chairman Doug Steinhardt, and ex-Mc-Greevey/Codey lawyer Paul Fader."
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Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, L.L.C. was founded by Governor James J. Florio who has extensive environmental and legislative experience and Michael J. Perrucci who is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading litigators. Douglas J. Steinhardt joined the firm as a named partner in August 2005, and Paul T. Fader joined as a named partner in January 2006 after serving as Chief Counsel to the Governor of the State of New Jersey. The firm has practice specialties in municipal, real estate and land use, labor and employment, environmental, litigation defense, government and regulatory affairs, construction and public contract, banking and commercial lending, and family law.