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Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey


Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

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Greenbaum’s real estate practice is a foundational element of the firm’s history, representing buyers, sellers, lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, and REITs in transactions across all major asset classes and sectors throughout the state.

The practice handles acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing,redevelopment, and sustainability-focused projects involving commercial and residential properties. Attorneys advise on both routine and highly complex transactions, including individual property deals, portfolio transactions, and membership and stock purchase and sale transactions.

The group’s experience spans warehouse and facilities, multifamily and mixed-use developments, shopping centers, healthcare facilities, hotels, restaurants, data centers, and planned real estate communities. A key strength is the firm's integrated approach to land use, zoning, redevelopment, environmental, and alternative energy matters. By combining transactional experience with deep regulatory knowledge, the team helps clients structure deals efficiently, allocate risk strategically, and navigate the complexities of New Jersey’s real estate landscape.

Our redevelopment team supports all phases of traditional development and redevelopment, with particular expertise related to the use of financial incentives, tax abatements and public financing tools to address gaps in project funding.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - New Jersey

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP is a superb group for real estate matters, with an active and robust practice across the entire spectrum of work. It handles varied zoning and land use projects involving mixed-use buildings, industrial premises and brownfield redevelopment sites, assisting with issues including the acquisition of planning permits and site approvals. It also demonstrates expertise in transactional work including sales, acquisitions, leases, financing and tax issues. The team displays further strength handling litigation matters along with environmental issues associated with development projects. It has extensive experience acting for regional and national developers, private equity investors and landlords and tenants.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP represented Amarnath at Fords Urban Renewal, Woodbridge in the redevelopment of a property in Woodbridge, New Jersey into a multi-family apartment building.

Strengths

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  • The firm is a leader in the local and regional area and their partners are subject matter experts.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • The firm achieves excellent results and is easy to work with.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jack Fersko
    Band 1Jack Fersko

    Jack Fersko

    Jack Fersko is recognized as an expert in real estate transactions, development projects and financing matters. He has additional expertise in environmental law issues.
    • Jack ensures consistency in the advice and representation I receive.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • He stands out for his responsiveness, attitude and approach.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Jack is the best in the industry and a go to lawyer for real estate needs.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 1Robert S Goldsmith
    Band 1Robert S Goldsmith

    Robert S Goldsmith

    Robert Goldsmith assists clients with an array of matters relating to development and redevelopment projects. He has expertise in permitting and design issues as well as wider contentious matters.
    • Robert has exceptional experience and diverse knowledge of redevelopment law and practice.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 2Christine F Li
    Band 2Christine F Li

    Christine F Li

    Christine Li is renowned for her expert handling of development projects, including notable expertise in condominium law.
  • Band 2Steven G. Mlenak
    Band 2Steven G. Mlenak

    Steven G. Mlenak

    Steven Mlenak advises clients such as developers, municipalities and owners on a range of development projects.
    • Steven Mlenak has a keen ability to meet complex issues and bring forth resolutions.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Steve has integrity, comprehensive knowledge and commitment to success for his clients.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Steve provides a high level of expertise and excellent customer service.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 3Kenneth T Bills
    Band 3Kenneth T Bills

    Kenneth T Bills

    Kenneth Bills lends his expertise across all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, representing commercial property owners, developers, redevelopers and financial institutions.
  • Band 4Thomas J Denitzio Jr
    Band 4Thomas J Denitzio Jr

    Thomas J Denitzio Jr

    Thomas Denitzio offers considerable expertise in handling transactional and financing matters, alongside expertise in insolvency and tax issues.

Ranked Individuals at Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP (6)

New Jersey

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