Schumann Hanlon Margulies was founded by Isaac Scudder and Robert Gilchrist in 1850 as Scudder & Gilchrist. As Hudson County's oldest continuously operating law firm and the second-oldest in the state

of New Jersey, we take great pride in carrying on

this historic legacy.

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Today, Schumann Hanlon Margulies is one of

New Jersey's most prominent mid-sized law firms, providing a full range of legal services to individuals and businesses, including major financial institutions, privately held companies, business developers, private equity firms, and venture capital firms. We specialize in a variety of practice areas, from land use and real estate transactions to banking, mergers, and acquisitions; from complex litigation to estates and family law. Our knowledge and experience are invaluable to our clients, who appreciate our ability to serve their needs without the inefficiencies common to larger firms.

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​For more than 175 years, we have earned our clients' trust by exercising good judgement and wise counsel. We pledge to maintain your trust and continue our founders' commitment to serving the community.