Renata Casella
Renata Casella is a Partner at Williams Law Group, LLC, where she leads the Trusts & Estates practice. Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, she advises individuals, families, and business owners across New Jersey and New York on estate planning, trust design, probate and trust administration, gift and generation-skipping transfer strategies, and business succession planning. Her client-centered approach combines legal expertise with thoughtful guidance during important family and financial transitions.
Renata began her legal career as a law clerk in Westchester County, New York, and spent 14 years rising from associate to partner while heading the Trust & Estates department at Veneruso, Curto, Schwartz & Curto, LLP. She later served as Of Counsel at Price Meese Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. before joining Williams Law Group to expand and oversee its Trust & Estates department.
She earned her Juris Doctor from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University and her undergraduate degree in Economics and History from New York University. Renata is licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey and is an active member of the Bergen County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association. She has been recognized by Influential Women in 2026 for her professional achievements and contributions to the field.
• Russian
• New York university
• Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
• Bergen County Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my mom, who always pushed me to do my best. I recently joined Williams Law Group, a women-owned firm, as a partner, which feels like a real milestone in my career. I started out years ago as a law clerk, worked my way up to associate, and eventually became a partner. I love practicing trust and estate planning—helping people and guiding them through important moments in their lives is truly rewarding.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to be compartmentalized—focus on each part of your work and life separately, so you can give your best in every area without letting one challenge overwhelm everything else.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering the legal field to compartmentalize—give yourself grace, set clear priorities, and focus on one task at a time. Balancing family and career can be challenging, but approaching each responsibility intentionally helps maintain both effectiveness and well-being.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are health, balance, and family. I prioritize staying active through Pilates and pickleball while nurturing meaningful connections with my loved ones.