Jonathan I. Epstein, managing partner of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath’s Princeton office for 25 years, has joined Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader in Lawrenceville as a partner. Epstein practiced at Faegre Drinker for more than 35 years and specializes in commercial litigation and real estate development. At Szaferman, he will build a new practice handling mediations and all facets of commercial disputes, the announcement said.

“We are pleased to have my longtime friend and highly experienced attorney Jon Epstein join our ranks,” said Szaferman Lakind managing partner Barry Szaferman in a statement. “Jon is an accomplished lawyer with a track record of success, and we’re looking forward to leaning on his experience as both an excellent attorney and a mentor to many young lawyers.”