ROSELAND, NJ, APRIL 25, 2005. New Jersey Monthly Magazine's May 2005 issue recognized twenty-two Connell Foley attorneys in its "2005 Super Lawyers" section. This represents nearly one-third of all Connell Foley attorneys eligible for nomination. In addition, partners Robert E. Ryan and Karen P. Randall were named to the list of Top 100 lawyers in the field of Civil Litigation, and Randall was lauded as one of the Top 50 Female Super Lawyers.

Super Lawyers is a comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys, including a wide range of practice areas, firm sizes and geographic locations. Only five percent of the lawyers in each state or region may receive the designation as a Super Lawyer. All lawyers are nominated by their peers.

"The recognition of twenty-two of our attorneys as 2005 Super Lawyers is a tremendous honor, and further validation of the superior counsel, commitment and expertise these attorneys provide," said John B. Murray, a partner in the firm.

Below is a list of the attorneys and the practice areas in which they were recognized:

Connell Foley 2005 Super Lawyers

Richard J. Badolato - Civil Litigation Defense
John K. Bennett - Employment Litigation
Richard D. Catenacci - General Litigation
Kevin J. Coakley - Environmental/Land Use
Kevin R. Gardner - Business Litigation
George J. Kenny -- General Litigation
Kenneth F. Kunzman - Business Litigation
John P. Lacey -- Business Litigation
Samuel D. Lord - Insurance Coverage
Peter D. Manahan -- Business Litigation
Michael X. McBride -- Construction
Philip F. McGovern, Jr. - Real Estate
Jeffrey W. Moryan -- General Litigation
Kathleen S. Murphy - Insurance Defense/Personal Injury
John B. Murray -- General Business
Peter J. Pizzi -- Business Litigation
Karen P. Randall -- Civil Litigation Defense
Robert E. Ryan -- Civil Litigation Defense
Peter J. Smith -- Construction
Brian G. Steller -- Civil Litigation Defense
Anthony F. Vitiello -- Estate Planning/Trusts
Liza M. Walsh -- Business Litigation

About Connell Foley

Connell Foley employs more than 105 lawyers in a wide range of specialties, including civil litigation; corporate, banking, intellectual property, and on-line law; real estate; environmental and land use; taxation and estate planning; personal injury; insurance; bankruptcy; toxic torts; and other fields. The firm has offices in Roseland and Jersey City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and in New York City.