Genova Burns LLC

In addition to being co-founder and chairman of one of New Jersey’s top law firms, Newark-based Genova Burns LLC, Genova is known for his extensive experience in areas like complex business and employment litigation, appellate advocacy, labor & employment law, government contracts, campaign finance, political law and election law. A renowned trial lawyer, Genova appears regularly in front of courts of all types at state, regional and federal levels. With over four decades of legal experience, he has successfully represented corporate leaders, public officials and high-profile clients in complex, precedent-setting cases before state and federal courts, including the New Jersey Supreme Court.

Widely recognized for his influence in the legal and political arenas, his career includes serving as general counsel to Gov. Jim Florio’s campaign as well as key public service roles, such as commissioner of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and chairman of the NJ Urban Development Corp.

According to the firm, Genova’s success is rooted in his devotion to family. The values instilled by his parents and grandparents, who overcame immense challenges to build a life in America, continue to inspire him. And Genova attributes much of his success to the support of his wife, Donna, their children, and grandchildren.