62/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Business Lawyers in Hopatcong Hills, NJ: 2026 rankings
25 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Hopatcong Hills: Mandelbaum Barrett PC, LFR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 161 Google reviews.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.
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Most-reviewed: Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP, 319 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
25 Hopatcong Hills business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 25 rated law firms.
Top 10 business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandelbaum Barrett PC | 62 | 4.8★ (161) | East Hanover, 21 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP | 60 | 4.9★ (84) | Sparta, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | H&S Law Group, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (113) | Parsippany, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP | 59 | 4.9★ (225) | Wayne, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP | 57 | 4.9★ (319) | Sparta, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Wiley Malehorn Sirota & Raynes | 57 | 4.9★ (10) | Morristown, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Law Office Of Barry E. Janay, PC | 55 | 4.3★ (109) | Livingston, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Steven M. Ahrendt Attorney at Law | 55 | 5.0★ (49) | West Milford, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Lyons & Associates, PC | 54 | 4.4★ (30) | Morristown, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | NIL In Motion | 54 | 5.0★ (23) | Lincoln Park, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 25 business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Sparta, 6 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based in Parsippany, 13 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews.
Based in Wayne, 22 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based in Sparta, 9 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 319 Google reviews, the most in Hopatcong Hills.
Based in Morristown, 16 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based in Livingston, 20 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 109 Google reviews.
Based in West Milford, 17 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Morristown, 15 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#10 NIL In Motion
Based in Lincoln Park, 19 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Hopatcong, 2 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 90 Google reviews.
#12 Desh Law
Based in Florham Park, 19 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based in Hopatcong Hills
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Springfield, 24 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based in Hopatcong Hills
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Hanover, 15 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in East Hanover, 20 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based in Parsippany, 11 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Sparta, 9 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Parsippany, 13 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#21 Nagel Rice
Based in Livingston, 20 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Totowa, 23 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Kinnelon, 19 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Morristown, 14 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
#25 Herold Law, PA
Based in Warren Township, 21 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Also serving Hopatcong Hills
20 more business lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony M. Arbore, Esq. | 4.7★ (15) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Arbore Velez, LLC | 4.5★ (47) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Ashley Haney, Esq. | 4.7★ (14) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Buck Esq LLC | 5.0★ (75) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Dolan & Dolan, P.A. | 3.5★ (21) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Gray Law Group, LLC | 4.3★ (42) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Hefele Bernard E | 4.9★ (13) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Jack Edward Wenarsky Attorney at Law... | 5.0★ (8) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Jamie Mc Mahon Law Office | 4.7★ (89) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| John Paul Velez, Esq. | 4.1★ (7) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Johnston Matthew C | 4.6★ (14) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Kevin T. Kutyla, Esq. | 5.0★ (30) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Law Office of Brian W. DeRosa, LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Law Offices of Howard A. Gutman | 5.0★ (7) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Law Offices of Wenarsky and Goldstein, LLC | 4.7★ (54) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Nathan John Smith, Esq., LLC | 4.7★ (6) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Rinaldi Alexander J | 4.5★ (15) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| The Law Office of Eric A. Wood, Esq. | 4.4★ (28) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| The Law Office of V. James Castiglia, PC. | 4.6★ (11) | In Hopatcong Hills |
| Wronko and Wronko | 4.6★ (9) | In Hopatcong Hills |
How we ranked Hopatcong Hills business lawyers
We scored 25 Hopatcong Hills business lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Hopatcong Hills data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a business lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a business lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Which of my contracts most need a review?
- Can you work on a flat fee or a monthly retainer?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills: frequently asked questions
Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Hopatcong Hills?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in Hopatcong Hills, NJ is Mandelbaum Barrett PC with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 161 Google reviews. Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP (#2) and H&S Law Group, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 25 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many business lawyers are there in Hopatcong Hills?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 25 business lawyers serving Hopatcong Hills, NJ. 2 of them are based in Hopatcong Hills; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills are open 24/7?
6 ranked business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP (#2), H&S Law Group, LLC (#3) and Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills work on weekends?
8 of 25 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Laddey Clark & Ryan, LLP (#2), H&S Law Group, LLC (#3) and Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez, LLP (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Hopatcong Hills business lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 25 rated business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Morris, Downing & Sherred, LLP has the most, 319 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank business lawyers?
Each business lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do business lawyers outside Hopatcong Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hopatcong Hills city center, our service radius for business lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can business lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills, NJ charge?
Business lawyers bill hourly for disputes and complex deals and often offer flat fees for company formation, standard contracts or a monthly general counsel arrangement. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $400 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When should a small business talk to a lawyer?
Common points are choosing a business structure, partner or shareholder agreements, signing a lease or major contract, buying or selling a business, and when a dispute starts. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of business lawyers in Hopatcong Hills, NJ ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Hopatcong Hills?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Hopatcong Hills
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 business lawyers serving Hopatcong Hills.
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