About

Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

From acquisition to disposition and everything in between, we handle all your real estate needs. Whether you are involved in development, construction, ownership, finance and/or investment, or are simply a corporate user of real estate, our team of real estate and construction attorneys partners with you to advance your business goals. Grounded in industry-specific knowledge, we handle sophisticated real estate transactions throughout the U.S. and across market sectors. We help both real estate investors and users in their commercial real estate projects, using a team approach that maximizes efficiency and effectiveness. We handle projects of any scale or complexity while also offering the location-specific experience necessary for success in key markets. We also represent clients in land use litigation and devise novel approaches to construction risk management that can reduce conflicts, deficiencies and disputes. Our deep bench includes lawyers who manage and close real estate transactions, resolve real estate and construction disputes, maximize eminent domain compensation, and manage property tax and environmental liabilities. We provide results-driven service for all types of real estate, with particular experience in office, retail, industrial, hospitality, restaurant, industrial robotics and automation, alternative energy, mixed-use and multifamily properties.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - New Jersey

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What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker offers excellence in representing real estate investors, developers and landowners in an array of transactions, covering issues such as regulatory compliance, land use and leasing. The team is widely recognized as a market leader for its concentration of business-focused attorneys with standout abilities in the sector. It advises clients across a wide range of industries and is noted for its excellent contacts and solid commercial acumen. It is also noted for its expertise in major development and redevelopment projects concerning commercial, industrial and residential space. It is regularly sought after for its expert advice on property financing.

Work Highlights

  • Faegre Drinker represented Eagle Cliff in connection with the development of a full suite of industrial lease forms for use in various transactions around the country.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Glenn S Pantel
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Glenn S Pantel
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Glenn Pantel is highly regarded for his wide-ranging skill set, which includes strengths in a broad array of regulatory matters. He has significant expertise in advising on site plan approvals for large development projects.

Glenn is a highly skilled thinker, a good strategist and is extraordinarily detail-oriented and thorough.

Michael E Rothpletz Jr
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Michael E Rothpletz Jr
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Michael Rothpletz's experience includes the representation of clients from both the developer and corporate side of the real estate sector, who turn to him for advice on complex transactions and leasing matters.

Michael is the best in the industry.

Michael is responsive and deal-oriented.

Andy Norin
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Andy Norin
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Andy Norin assists real estate developers in obtaining approvals for mixed-use, residential and commercial development projects. He is also adept at guiding clients through land use litigation.

Andy is an expert.

Michael C. Woodruff
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Michael C. Woodruff
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Michael Woodruff offers robust strengths across transactional and development work, with particular expertise in the health care and education sectors.

Michael is intelligent, resourceful and able to understand problems very quickly.

Michael San Giacomo
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Michael San Giacomo
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Michael San Giacomo regularly supports clients on securing site plan approvals for developers and advises on transactional work for investment firms and real estate companies.
Joseph Whitney
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Joseph Whitney
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Joseph Whitney is a real estate partner operating out of Faegre Drinker's Florham Park office. He assists clients with acquisitions, sales and leasing matters relating to the full range of real estate assets, including office, industrial, retail and condominium properties.
John Michalski
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John Michalski
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Up and Coming
John Michalski is an up-and-coming attorney noted for his work advising clients on zoning issues. He is recognized for his expertise in the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law and other state statutes.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Michael E Rothpletz Jr
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Michael E Rothpletz Jr
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Band 1
Michael C. Woodruff
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Michael C. Woodruff
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Band 2
Michael San Giacomo
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Michael San Giacomo
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Joseph Whitney
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Joseph Whitney
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Glenn S Pantel
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Glenn S Pantel
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Band 1
Andy Norin
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Andy Norin
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Band 2
John Michalski
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John Michalski
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Up and Coming