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About Us
Our Beginning
Government & Law was founded in 2010 by Donald Scarinci, a distinguished New Jersey attorney with deep roots in municipal, education, and constitutional law. What began as a pro bono effort to provide clear, timely, and reliable analysis of New Jersey Supreme Court decisions and state legislation has since grown into a widely trusted hub for legal clarity in the Garden State.
Over the years, the Government and Law website has been recognized by external publications, including FeedSpot, which listed it among the “20 Best Public Law Blogs” and the “80 Best New Jersey Blogs and Websites.” These acknowledgments reflect the site’s ongoing commitment to providing informative content on government and legal topics.
What started as a simple commentary platform has grown into a trusted, award-winning resource, one that lawmakers, board of education members, mayors, and community leaders across New Jersey rely on to not just stay updated, but to fully understand the legal issues shaping their decisions.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is straightforward: to break down New Jersey’s rules, regulations, and legislative activity in a way anyone can understand.
From Trenton to local municipalities, laws and policies affect every New Jerseyan, but too often, they’re buried in legal jargon. Government & Law translates that complexity into clear, plain language so citizens, public officials, educators, and policymakers can grasp what’s really happening and why it matters.
Our Evolution
From Trenton to local municipalities, laws and policies affect every New Jerseyan, but too often, they’re buried in legal jargon. Government & Law translates that complexity into clear, plain language so citizens, public officials, educators, and policymakers can grasp what’s really happening and why it matters.
- History – Profiles of the justices, landmark cases, and pivotal moments that shaped New Jersey law.
- Current Insight – In-depth analysis of ongoing decisions, policies, and legal debates.
- Decision-Makers – A growing hub of profiles for New Jersey’s lawmakers, judges, and public officials.
- Context & Commentary – Clear explanations that bridge the gap between legal complexity and public understanding.
Our Audience
This platform is built for the people who guide, govern, and influence New Jersey:
- Elected officials and policymakers
- Judges and attorneys
- Board of education members and municipal leaders
- Educators, students, and engaged citizens
Whether you’re casting a vote, shaping policy, or leading a community, Government & Law equips you with the knowledge to understand not just what the law says — but what it means.
About the Editor
Donald Scarinci’s thought leadership is widely recognized across New Jersey’s legal and political landscape. He serves as editor of the Government and Law Blog, which hosts the New Jersey Supreme Court Reporter, and authors a regular column for the New Jersey Globe.
He is also the creator and editor of the Constitutional Law Reporter and the author of four books, including David Brearley and the Making of the United States Constitution and Redistricting and the Politics of Reform. In addition, he lectures frequently on constitutional and municipal law. Mr. Scarinci has also been included in a number of industry and media listings, such as ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Law, NJBIZ Law List, Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication.
Donald Scarinci
Content author and creator
“The law should be understood, not feared — and nowhere is that more important than here in New Jersey.”
