
Fred D. Zemel
Partner
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Author: Fred D. Zemel
Date: February 24, 2025

Partner
201-896-7065 fzemel@sh-law.com
Little Falls, NJ – February 21, 2025 – Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC is pleased to announce that Partner Fred D. Zemel has been named Chair of the firm’s Strategic Planning Committee. In this role, Mr. Zemel will lead the committee in identifying, developing, and implementing mid- to long-range strategies. These strategies will drive the firm’s continued growth and success.
“We are extremely pleased that Fred has agreed to serve as Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee during this time of great change in the legal industry,” stated Donald Scarinci, Founding and Managing Partner. “Fred has been instrumental to the firm’s growth and his experience as the former Director of the Corporate Law Department make him an invaluable asset to help lead the firm forward.”
The Chair of Strategic Planning plays a vital role in analyzing the firm’s priorities, systems, and overall direction. The committee also keeps a close eye on market trends. By doing so, the committee ensures the firm remains efficient and responsive to clients’ needs. It also fosters a supportive workplace for its professionals. As Chair, Mr. Zemel will work closely with the firm’s Executive Committee and other key stakeholders to identify areas of focus. He will facilitate open communication among committee members and oversee the successful implementation of the committee’s goals. Under his leadership, the committee will focus on fostering innovation and improving processes. It will also align the firm’s strategies with its core values and goals.
Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC is a business law firm based in New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C. servicing clients worldwide. Our focus is niche areas of law most often required by corporate entities, owners, leaders, and operators. Our prestigious roster of attorneys offers the experience and proven results that businesses need to move projects forward. Regardless of the size of your business or the scale of the project, we embrace the unique complexity that comes with doing business in an evolving economy. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you.
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