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Real Estate - New Jersey

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What the Team is Known For

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. is a strong practice group with expertise covering the breadth of real estate matters. It is experienced at handling acquisitions and dispositions as well as financing matters. It also has a significant land use practice, with notable expertise in re-zoning, site planning and obtaining land use approvals, which bolsters the firm's ability to handle a whole host of redevelopment work. It is also recommended for litigation and tax appeals. It adroitly handles an array of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional projects. Its clients include developers, lenders, investors and construction companies.

Work Highlights

  • Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. represented The Morris Companies in the redevelopment of the Woodbridge Development Center with the construction of a warehouse facility in excess of 1.2 million square feet.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David S. Gordon
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David S. Gordon
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Senior Statespeople
David Gordon is well regarded for his practice representing developers, owners and other clients. He regularly advises on matters such as acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and financing transactions.

David Gordon is a master of negotiation. His depth of knowledge, integrity and character have earned him his loyal clientele.

Anne S. Babineau
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Anne S. Babineau
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Anne Babineau is renowned for her expertise in development projects, with clients regularly turning to her for her in-depth experience in regulatory issues and public-private partnerships.

Anne is highly respected, especially in redevelopment matters.

Donna M. Jennings
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Donna M. Jennings
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Donna Jennings represents developers and investors in obtaining land use approvals. She also has specific expertise in handling litigation relating to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).

Donna is an expert in the affordable housing industry.

Donna skillfully navigates complex regulatory and permitting matters across a broad range of project types.

Steven J. Tripp
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Steven J. Tripp
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Cochair of the firm's land use group Steven Tripp is respected for his varied practice. He represents developers and investors in obtaining approvals, as well as advising on related land use litigation.

Steven is detail orientated and knows the law very well.

Laurie E. Meyers
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Laurie E. Meyers
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Band 2
Laurie Meyers is adept at handling a wide range of transactional matters, particularly acquisitions, redevelopment agreements and tax exemption applications. She also assists clients with obtaining site plan approvals and litigation concerning zoning ordinance.

Laurie's depth of knowledge and communication skills are impressive.

Christopher D. Hopkins
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Christopher D. Hopkins
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Band 3
Chris Hopkins assists clients across a broad suite of real estate projects and transactions, including the development of multifamily units, acquisitions and financings.

Christopher stands out as a pragmatic, knowledgeable and communicative legal partner in real estate and redevelopment.

Christopher answers every question in a timely manner, presents the options and advises on the best path to take.

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Robert Beckelman
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Robert Beckelman focuses his practice on land use, redevelopment and related litigation matters.

Todd E. Lehder
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Todd E. Lehder
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Band 3
Todd Lehder frequently advises developers and investors on transactional matters, especially those pertaining to acquisitions and sales.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.

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Real Estate

David S. Gordon
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David S. Gordon
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Senior Statespeople
Laurie E. Meyers
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Laurie E. Meyers
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Band 2
Christopher D. Hopkins
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Christopher D. Hopkins
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Band 3
Todd E. Lehder
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Todd E. Lehder
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Band 3
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Anne S. Babineau
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Anne S. Babineau
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Band 1
Donna M. Jennings
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Donna M. Jennings
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Band 1
Steven J. Tripp
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Steven J. Tripp
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Band 1
Laurie E. Meyers
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Laurie E. Meyers
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Band 2
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Robert Beckelman
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Band 3