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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 GTIS Partners in connection with its joint venture with K. Hovnanian Homes for the acquisition of a 254-unit condominium, the Heritage at West Windsor.

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.

He is a very good leasing attorney.

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 thorough and extremely prepared. She is a pre-eminent development attorney in New Jersey.

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 exceptionally effective advocate.

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 a very prominent land use attorney.

He is one of the best in the business when it comes to land use.

Laurie E. Meyers
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Laurie E. Meyers
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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.

She is a good redevelopment attorney.

She is capable, smart and experienced.

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.

What truly sets Chris apart is his ability to simplify complex legal jargon and processes, making everything clear and manageable.

Chris is very knowledgeable and explains everything completely. He keeps things uncomplicated while at the same time makes sure to be comprehensive.

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Robert Beckelman
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Band 3

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.

Todd has a strong ability to work through complex issues.

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

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New Jersey

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 3
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Robert Beckelman
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Band 3