
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey
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Provided by Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
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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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 respondentUSAChiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi is wise and thoughtful.
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSAThe team is always available and always able to meet deadlines.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
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 2 
Band 2 
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 3 
Band 3 
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.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
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.
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Ranked Individuals at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC (4)
Members
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Gemma Giantomasi
Head of Department

Jeffrey Gussoff
Head of Department


Philip A Markowitz
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Francis J. Giantomasi
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Lisa John-Basta
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