Full-Service Hunterdon County, NJ Law Firm Congratulates Partners, Attorneys Named to the NJ Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2026

LEBANON, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / March 25, 2026 / Kearns Rotolo Law has announced that partners Anthony P. Kearns, III, and Victor A. Rotolo have been named to the 2026 list of New Jersey Super Lawyers, and that attorneys Charles C. Rifici and Christopher J. Vaccaro have been named to the 2026 NJ Rising Stars list.

No more than 5% of lawyers in New Jersey are selected to the Super Lawyers list. The selection process for both lists is based on peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. For further details, refer to the Selection Process on the Super Lawyers website (https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection-process/).

This year marks the third consecutive year that Mr. Kearns has been named to the NJ Super Lawyers list and the 21^st consecutive year for Mr. Rotolo.

Prior to joining the firm in 2022, Mr. Kearns served as the Hunterdon County Prosecutor from 2010 - 2019. This experience gives him a unique perspective when building a defense for current clients facing criminal charges. In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Kearns also focuses on matters involving personal injury, municipal violations, and domestic violence.

"It is a great achievement to be named to the Super Lawyer's list. It speaks to the high degree of skill, attention to detail and concern given to the people and businesses we represent. Our firm is very proud to count among our members Victor A. Rotolo who has been awarded this honor for 21 straight years. Our ethos and commitment to service is consistent with the work Victor has exhibited throughout his long career," Mr. Kearns stated.

Mr. Rotolo, founder of the firm, has over 40 years' experience focusing primarily on civil and criminal litigation. Over his long tenure, Mr. Rotolo has handled cases involving general and product liability, federal civil rights issues, divorce and custody matters, employment law, business disputes, and automobile negligence, among other issues. Before entering law school, Mr. Rotolo served as an officer on the Elizabeth, NJ police force.

"It is a privilege to be included with my colleagues for this recognition again this year. Our firm has always been committed to providing compassionate representation to help our clients achieve the legal resolutions suited to their best interests. This recognition attests to our ability to achieve this," Mr. Rotolo said.

Mr. Rifici joined the firm in 2014 after completing a family clerkship in Somerset County. In his position with the firm, he focuses primarily on divorce and family law matters.

A former Hunterdon County Assistant Prosecutor, Mr. Vaccaro joined the firm in 2022. His areas of practice include criminal defense, DUIs, domestic violence, juvenile matters, municipal court issues, and motor vehicle violations.

Kearns Rotolo Law is a full-service law firm serving clients throughout New Jersey, including Hunterdon, Somerset and Warren counties and their surrounding communities, in matters pertaining to Family Law, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning, DUI violations and all related legal issues. The firm is located at 502, U.S. 22, Lebanon, NJ. Our attorneys can be reached by calling 908-534-7900.

SOURCE: Kearns Rotolo Law