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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

USA Guide 2026 : New Jersey

Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - New Jersey

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.

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Work Highlights

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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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When it’s not clear what the best course of action is, the firm carefully assesses the situation and all reasonable possibilities.
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Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer has good business sense and is focused on getting the deal done.
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Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer exhibits a clear strength in understanding client business models and tailoring legal advice to commercial realities.
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Notable Practitioners

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David S. Gordon
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.
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Band 1
Band 1
Anne S. Babineau
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.
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Band 1
Band 1
Donna M. Jennings
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.
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Donna skillfully navigates complex regulatory and permitting matters across a broad range of project types.
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Band 1
Band 1
Steven J. Tripp
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.
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Band 2
Band 2
Laurie E. Meyers
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.
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Band 3
Band 3
Christopher D. Hopkins
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.
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Christopher answers every question in a timely manner, presents the options and advises on the best path to take.
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Band 3
Band 3
Robert Beckelman
Robert Beckelman focuses his practice on land use, redevelopment and related litigation matters.
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Band 3
Band 3
Todd E. Lehder
Todd Lehder frequently advises developers and investors on transactional matters, especially those pertaining to acquisitions and sales.
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