About Lawrence M. Centanni

ATTORNEY PROFILE

Lawrence M. Centanni

Lawrence M. Centanni is an experienced attorney with over twenty years of practice focused on commercial and residential real estate closings, commercial litigation disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and municipal court violations. He brings a practical, results-driven approach to every matter, grounded in both legal precision and real-world experience.

Mr. Centanni is known for cultivating strong relationships with his clients and for his commitment to clear communication and strategic advocacy. Clients consistently describe him as “professional, attentive, and patient,” reflecting his hands-on approach and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes.
Mr. Centanni has been selected to Super Lawyers Magazine in the State of New Jersey for 2026 for real estate. 

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Centanni remains actively engaged in both the professional and local community. He is a proud member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Union County Bar Association, where is co-chairs the real estate committee and he previously served two terms on the District XII Ethics Committee.

Mr. Centanni also brings the same discipline and competitive spirit to his personal pursuits as he does to his legal work. A lifelong tennis player, he continues to compete in USTA tournaments, reflecting his commitment to perseverance, focus, and performing under pressure qualities that directly translate into his advocacy for clients.

Mr. Centanni is licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Government, and Law from Lafayette College and his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
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Speaking Engagements

  • Lawline CLE – 2026
    Seminar Presenter: “Client Communication and Expectation Management”
     
  • Practicing Law Institute – 2026
    Seminar Presenter: “New Jersey Landlord/Tenant Practice”

  • New Jersey State Bar –  2025
    Seminar Presenter:  “Welcome to the Profession: Introduction to Landlord-Tenant Practice”
  • Lawline CLE – 2025
    Seminar Presenter: “Keys to the Deal: Navigating the Real Estate Process”

  • New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Convention – 2025
    Seminar Presenter: “Landlord-Tenant and Real Estate Law”

  • Lawline CLE – 2024
    Presenter: “Navigating New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law Without the Headaches”

  • Lawline CLE – 2024
       Presenter: “The Intersection of Landlord-Tenant and Real Estate Law”

  • Union County Bar Association CLE Seminar – 2023
    Speaker: “Recent Updates in New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law”

Eileen A. Conaty

Eileen A. Conaty is a skilled and passionate litigator at The Law Office of Lawrence M. Centanni, with a focus on landlord-tenant issues, residential and commercial lease drafting and negotiation, and municipal court violations.

Eileen brings a fresh perspective to the practice of law, taking a client-centered approach for the NJ landlords she represents. Whether she is negotiating a lease agreement, advocating for landlords seeking just compensation for damages or reparations owed, or advising a client on the terms of a potential settlement, she always ensures the best interest of her client is at the forefront of her advice and decisions.

Ms. Conaty was certain, even from a young age, that the practice of law was her calling. Over the years, she has received many awards for her exceptional public service and dedication to law reform across sectors, including the New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Award, New Jersey Child Abuse Prevention Award, and the National Liberty Museum Young Hero’s Award. She further developed her advocacy expertise during her time in law school in the Child Advocacy Clinic, where she represented children in cases of parental abuse, neglect, and abandonment.

Eileen is licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Fordham University and earned her Juris Doctorate from Saint John’s University School of Law.

 

Speaking Engagements
 
New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Convention – 2025
Seminar Presenter: Landlord-Tenant and Real Estate Law
 
New Jersey State Bar – 2025
Seminar Presenter. Welcome to the Profession: Introduction to Landlord-Tenant Practice