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Donald Scarinci (born 1956) is an American attorney, writer, photographer, and numismatist. He is the founding partner of Scarinci Hollenbeck, a mid-sized commercial law firm with offices in New York City and New Jersey.[1][2]
Scarinci has been profiled in The New York Times for his political influence in New Jersey,[3] and has been ranked among the most powerful legal figures in the state by multiple publications.[4]
He has served on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) of the United States Mint since 2005, making him its longest-serving member as of 2024.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Scarinci was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He attended Montclair State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in 1978. He completed a Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from New York University in 1980. In 1983, he received his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law.[6]
Legal career
[edit]In 1988, Scarinci founded Scarinci Hollenbeck, now one of the largest law firms in New Jersey.[2] He is known for his work in public sector law, representing municipalities, counties, economic development authorities, schools, colleges, utility authorities, and hospitals.[1]
Scarinci gained broader public attention through his involvement in New Jersey politics. He has served as counsel to the New Jersey General Assembly and to the Democratic members of both the Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Commissions. His political relationships and legal influence have been discussed in investigative reports by The New York Times.[7][3]
He currently serves as Corporation Counsel to the City of Union City. He has also been a Trustee of the Institute of Local Government Attorneys for nearly three decades.[8]
Awards and recognitions
[edit]Scarinci has received multiple accolades for his legal and numismatic work, including:[9][4]
- ROI-NJ, Influencers: Law (2021–2025)[10]
- The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice & Real Estate Law (2025)
- NJBIZ Power 100 (2024)[11], Leaders in Law (2023)[12], Law Power 50 (2020–2023)[13]
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV-Rated[14]
- Super Lawyers, New Jersey Super Lawyers, State, Local & Municipal Law (2006–2011, 2016–2022)
Professional affiliations
[edit]- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Hudson County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- Jewish Bar Association of New Jersey
- Board of Directors, New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Publications
[edit]Scarinci has written extensively on legal and historical topics. His books include:
- David Brearley and the Making of the United States Constitution (2005), a biography of a New Jersey delegate to the Constitutional Convention and federal judge.[15]
- Redistricting and the Politics of Reform (2010), which examines redistricting processes and reforms in the United States.[16]
- Coin of the Year: Celebrating Three Decades of the Best in Coin Design and Craftsmanship (2015), a catalog of international numismatic awards.[17]
He is also the founder and editor of the Constitutional Law Reporter, an educational blog focused on U.S. Supreme Court cases.[18]
Numismatics and medallic art
[edit]Scarinci is internationally recognized for his contributions to numismatics and medallic art. Since 2005, he has served on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), advising the United States Secretary of the Treasury on coin and medal designs.[5] As of 2024, he is the longest-serving member of the committee, having been appointed by at least five different U.S. Secretaries of the Treasury.
He is considered a leading authority on coin design, and was profiled in CoinWeek for his work promoting artistic merit in coinage.[19] He has provided expert court testimony on numismatic valuation and holdings.
He has lectured at institutions such as the British Museum, Brookgreen Gardens, Forest Lawn Museum, and the United States Mint, as well as organizations like the American Numismatic Association (ANA) and the American Numismatic Society (ANS).[20]
Numismatic affiliations
[edit]Scarinci holds membership or leadership roles in:
- American Numismatic Association (ANA) – Lifetime Member
- American Numismatic Society (ANS) – Fellow
- International Federation for the Promotion of Medallic Art (FIDEM)
- New York Numismatic Club
- Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC)
- Nominating Committee, Coin of the Year Award[17]
Photography
[edit]Scarinci developed an interest in photography in high school while working as a multimedia assistant for the City of Union City, New Jersey. In 1978, he worked as a campaign photographer for U.S. Senator Bill Bradley.[6] Today, he focuses on fine art photography, street photography, and urban landscapes, with his work featured in galleries and on his blog.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Donald Scarinci – Attorney Profile". Scarinci Hollenbeck. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ a b "Scarinci Hollenbeck Firm Overview". Scarinci Hollenbeck. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ a b Chen, David W. (December 11, 2005). "Who Are the Lawyers Packing All the Clout?". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ a b "No. 7: Donald Scarinci". NJBIZ. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ a b "Donald Scarinci – CCAC Members". Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ a b "About Donald Scarinci". DonaldScarinci.com. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Chen, David W. (October 29, 2006). "On Politics; Sometimes, the Mud Sticks to the Thrower". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Trustee Donald Scarinci". New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Scarinci Hollenbeck Founder Ranked #7 in NJBIZ Law Power 50 List". Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "ROI Influencers: Power List 2025 – Law". ROI-NJ. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "2024 NJBIZ Power 100: K–Z". NJBIZ. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "2023 NJBIZ Leaders in Law". NJBIZ. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "2023 Law Power 50: I–Z". NJBIZ. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Donald Scarinci – Martindale Profile". Martindale. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ Scarinci, Donald (2005). David Brearley Book. New Jersey Heritage Press. ISBN 978-0-943136-36-3. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Redistricting and the Politics of Reform". AbeBooks. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ a b "Donald Scarinci on 100 Greatest Modern World Coins". Whitman Publishing. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Books by Donald Scarinci". DonaldScarinci.com. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ "Donald Scarinci on the 100 Greatest Modern World Coins". CoinWeek. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ^ a b "Numismatics Blog". DonaldScarinci.com. 6 November 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
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