Ranking tables

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA

New Jersey

In the USA, zoning and land use specialists often form an identifiable category. They perform an important role in major developments, advising on zoning regulations and municipal restrictions used by some cities to control development within their borders. Easement and eminent domain (or condemnation) is also covered.

All Lawyers profiles

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Band 1
  1. Anne S. Babineau
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    Anne S. Babineau
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Glenn S Pantel
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    Glenn S Pantel
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Glenn Pantel is highly regarded for his wide-ranging skill set, which includes strengths in a broad array of regulatory matters. He has significant expertise in advising on site plan approvals for large development projects.
  3. Meryl A G Gonchar
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    Meryl A G Gonchar
    Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
    Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked
    Meryl Gonchar has experience navigating complex environmental and land use regulations on behalf of her clients, including handling litigation and administrative proceedings.
  4. Robert S Goldsmith
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    Robert S Goldsmith
    Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
    Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Steven J. Tripp
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    Steven J. Tripp
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Chair 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.
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    Thomas Malman
    Day Pitney LLP
    Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Thomas Malman is well regarded by his clients and peers. His practice sees him serve a wide variety of clients on zoning and land use mandates for commercial and residential developments.
  7. Thomas F Carroll
    Hill Wallack LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
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    Donna M. Jennings
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    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).
  2. Jack Plackter
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    Jack Plackter
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Jack Plackter has considerable expertise in real estate redevelopment, earning particular praise for his abilities in land use and environmental issues.
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    Katharine A. Coffey
    Day Pitney LLP
    Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Katharine Coffey excels in advising on development and redevelopment projects, with experience advising on issues such as tax exemptions and redevelopment approvals.
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    Peter Wolfson
    Day Pitney LLP
    Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Peter Wolfson has substantial expertise in assisting developers on regulatory matters and approval processes.
  5. Gary S. Forshner
    Law Offices of Gary S. Forshner | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2
  6. John A Giunco Jr
    Giordano Halleran & Ciesla PC | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Andy Norin
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    Andy Norin
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Andy Norin assists real estate developers in obtaining approvals for mixed-use, residential and commercial development projects. He is also adept at guiding clients through land use litigation.
  2. Charles J Harrington III
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    Charles J Harrington III
    Connell Foley LLP
    Connell Foley LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Charles Harrington is well regarded for his work advising developers in obtaining approvals for mixed-use development projects, among other matters.
  3. Douglas J. Janacek
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    Douglas J. Janacek
    Gibbons P.C.
    Gibbons P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Chair of the firm's real property department Douglas Janacek represents developers, investors and state bodies in a range of redevelopment projects and related land use litigation.
  4. Henry L Kent-Smith
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    Henry L Kent-Smith
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Henry Kent-Smith maintains a distinguished real estate practice which includes a specialism in zoning and land use matters.
  5. Jennifer Phillips Smith
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    Jennifer Phillips Smith
    Gibbons P.C.
    Gibbons P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Phillips Smith represents clients in development projects spanning the industrial, retail and residential sectors. She also has additional expertise in obtaining alcoholic beverage licenses.
  6. Nevins McCann
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    Nevins McCann
    Connell Foley LLP
    Connell Foley LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Nevins McCann is a well-known real estate attorney with prominent expertise in zoning and land use matters. He serves as co-chair of the firm's real estate and land use group
  7. Steven G. Mlenak
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    Steven G. Mlenak
    Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
    Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Steven Mlenak advises clients such as developers, municipalities and owners on a range of development projects.
Associates to watch
  1. Nicole Magdziak
    Day Pitney LLP
    Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2023 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
    Nicole Magdziak counsels developers, corporations and owners on on a range of matters, including facility relocations and site acquisitions.