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Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC

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CSG Law’s Real Estate, Development & Land Use Group combines experience, creativity and business acumen to skillfully navigate clients through a multitude of real estate and regulatory issues. Our results-driven, transaction-oriented practice is equipped to take on the full spectrum of real estate matters facing our clients at every phase of the real estate cycle.

Active nationally, regionally and locally, our attorneys represent owners, investors, developers, asset managers, lenders, commercial and retail tenants, construction professionals and community associations in such areas as:

  • Acquisition
  • Financing
  • Construction
  • Project development and redevelopment
  • Leasing and property management
  • Land use
  • Condominiums and planned real estate development
  • Environmental
  • Divestiture
  • Debt restructuring
  • Dispute resolution
  • Real estate litigation
  • Tax appeals

We draw upon the knowledge of our experienced land use attorneys to obtain necessary approvals and variances as well as to resolve issues before agencies and boards at all levels of government. Our clients benefit from the counsel offered by our colleagues in our Corporate and Securities and Tax Groups regarding deal structuring and tax avoidance.

Working hand-in-hand with our Environmental, Government and Regulatory Affairs and Litigation attorneys, we guide our clients through environmental and regulatory hurdles and carefully and efficiently deal with the variety of real estate-related disputes that may pose a threat to their assets.

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - New Jersey


What the Team is Known For
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi has a dynamic team of practitioners that assist on a variety of real estate matters, including redevelopment projects, acquisitions and leasing arrangements. Notable strength in obtaining land use and zoning approvals from municipal bodies. Acts for a diverse client base which encompasses investors, construction groups and public sector entities.

Work Highlights

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  • Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC represented Netflix in a venture to construct a 292 acre production facility on the former Fort Monmouth US Army Base.

Strengths

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  • The firm is responsive, efficient and effective.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi is wise and thoughtful.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • The team is always available and always able to meet deadlines.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Lisa John-Basta
    Band 2Lisa John-Basta

    Lisa John-Basta

    Lisa John-Basta is a well regarded lawyer and chair of the redevelopment, land use and zoning department at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi. She frequently aassists developers and local municipalities on matters concerning land use and redevelopment plans.
  • Band 2Mitchell S. Berkey
    Band 2Mitchell S. Berkey

    Mitchell S. Berkey

    Mitchell Berkey is well regarded for his knowledge in the transactional real estate space, including acquisitions and dispositions, financing transactions and loan workouts.
  • Band 3Francis J. Giantomasi
    Band 3Francis J. Giantomasi

    Francis J. Giantomasi

    Francis Giantomasi is a highly experienced zoning and land use lawyer based in Roseland, New Jersey. He is particularly adept at providing representation to developers and land owns in matters pertaining to the redevelopment of urban spaces.
    • Francis is the most incredible problem solver, whether small or big.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Band 3Philip A Markowitz
    Band 3Philip A Markowitz

    Philip A Markowitz

    Philip Markowitz acts on a broad range of transactional, development and leasing work involving commercial and industrial real estate assets. He is particularly well versed in the retail sector.
    • Philip Markowitz is extremely responsive and he works well with others in his firm.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

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