Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, Real Estate

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Provided by Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

Comprehensive expertise in legal and business aspects of real estate sector, depth of knowledge and experience in NJ market
Complex transactional work including acquisitions, sales, leases, due diligence, agreements with state and municipal entities, condominium law, brokerage law, affordable housing, alternative energy, sustainable development
Real estate litigation including eminent domain, real estate tax appeals, prerogative writ actions, real estate joint veture disputes
Redevelopment, zoning, land use matters including project siting, planning, funding, approvals, permits
Public-private partnerships
Multifamily, industrial, commercial, retail, office, mixed use, urban and transit-oriented development and redevelopment, contaminated properties
Representation of developers, property owners, business owners, landlords, tenants, REITS, investors, municipal entities, and financial institutions
Debt and equity project financing: construction and permanent loans; revolving credit facilities; federal, state and municipal finance programs; tax abatements
Financial and economic development incentives
Redevelopment counsel to private developers, municipalities, state and county boards
Special improvement districts: general transactional work and litigation
Allocation of environmental risk in transactions, including environmental insurance as risk management tool
Contractual allocation of risk associated with data privacy and information security issues in transactions

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - New Jersey

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.

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Work Highlights

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP represented Terreno Realty Corporation in the sale of two industrial properties in northern New Jersey.

Strengths

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They make sure we have everything needed to make the best decisions for our company and continue to stay at the forefront of industry trends and rules and regulations.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Highly experienced and competent attorneys who can draw from their knowledge to propose creative solutions to complex issues.

Real Estate respondent
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The team has extensive knowledge in all areas of real estate and redevelopment law.

Real Estate respondent
USA

The depth of knowledge from each of the real estate team members is impressive and they are always up to date on programs and incentives.

Real Estate respondent
USA

They make sure we have everything needed to make the best decisions for our company and continue to stay at the forefront of industry trends and rules and regulations.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Highly experienced and competent attorneys who can draw from their knowledge to propose creative solutions to complex issues.

Real Estate respondent
USA

The team has extensive knowledge in all areas of real estate and redevelopment law.

Real Estate respondent
USA

The depth of knowledge from each of the real estate team members is impressive and they are always up to date on programs and incentives.

Real Estate respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Jack Fersko

Band 1

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 is very detailed and yet practical in his approach, and is a pleasure to work with.

Jack is one of the most dynamic and intelligent attorneys I have worked with.

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Robert S Goldsmith

Band 1

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.

He provides incredible advice based on his deep industry knowledge.

Robert has vast knowledge and experience.

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Christine F Li

Band 2

Christine Li is renowned for her expert handling of development projects, including notable expertise in condominium law.

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Steven G. Mlenak

Band 2

Steven Mlenak advises clients such as developers, municipalities and owners on a range of development projects.

Steven is a knowledgeable lawyer.

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Kenneth T Bills

Band 3

Kenneth Bills lends his expertise across all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, representing commercial property owners, developers, redevelopers and financial institutions.

Kenneth's ability to understand the nuances and complexities of a deal, develop reasonable solutions and then draft the legal documents is like having a professional sports team's MVP on your side.

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