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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA

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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.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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Band 1

  1. Anne S. Babineau
    Anne S. Babineau Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.15 Years Ranked
  2. Donna M. Jennings
    Donna M. Jennings Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.9 Years Ranked
  3. Glenn S Pantel
    Glenn S Pantel Faegre Drinker22 Years Ranked
  4. Meryl A G Gonchar
    Meryl A G Gonchar Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.21 Years Ranked
  5. Robert S Goldsmith
    Robert S Goldsmith Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP20 Years Ranked
  6. Steven J. Tripp
    Steven J. Tripp Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.12 Years Ranked
  7. Thomas Malman Day Pitney LLP12 Years Ranked
  8. Thomas F CarrollHill Wallack LLP
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Band 2

  1. Andy Norin
    Andy Norin Faegre Drinker5 Years Ranked
  2. Jennifer Phillips Smith
    Jennifer Phillips Smith Gibbons P.C.5 Years Ranked
  3. Katharine A. Coffey
    Katharine A. Coffey Day Pitney LLP8 Years Ranked
  4. Lisa John-Basta Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC2 Years Ranked
  5. Peter Wolfson Day Pitney LLP8 Years Ranked
  6. Steven G. Mlenak
    Steven G. Mlenak Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP5 Years Ranked
  7. Gary S. ForshnerLaw Offices of Gary S. Forshner
  8. John A Giunco JrGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
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Band 3

  1. Charles J Harrington III
    Charles J Harrington III Connell Foley LLP5 Years Ranked
  2. Craig M. Gianetti Day Pitney LLP1 Years Ranked
  3. Douglas J. Janacek
    Douglas J. Janacek Gibbons P.C.5 Years Ranked
  4. Francis J. Giantomasi Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC2 Years Ranked
  5. Howard Geneslaw Gibbons P.C.1 Years Ranked
  6. Jack Plackter
    Jack Plackter Fox Rothschild10 Years Ranked
  7. Laurie E. Meyers
    Laurie E. Meyers Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.6 Years Ranked
  8. Nevins McCann
    Nevins McCann Connell Foley LLP4 Years Ranked
  9. Robert Beckelman Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.1 Years Ranked
  10. Thomas Letizia
    Thomas Letizia Troutman Pepper Locke LLP1 Years Ranked
  11. Jason TuvelPrime & Tuvel
  12. Richard SkolnikRichard Skolnik - Sole Practitioner
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Up and Coming

  1. John Michalski
    John Michalski Faegre Drinker2 Years Ranked

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
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 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.
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  2. Donna M. Jennings
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    Donna M. Jennings
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 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).
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  3. Glenn S Pantel
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    Glenn S Pantel
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 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.
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  4. 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Meryl Gonchar has experience navigating complex environmental and land use regulations on behalf of her clients, including handling litigation and administrative proceedings.
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  5. 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 20 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.
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  6. 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked

    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.

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  7. 1
    Thomas Malman
    Day Pitney LLP
    Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 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.
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  8. Thomas F Carroll
    Hill Wallack LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Andy Norin
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    Andy Norin
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.
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  2. Jennifer Phillips Smith
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    Jennifer Phillips Smith
    Gibbons P.C.
    Gibbons P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Co-chair of the firm's real property department 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.

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  3. Katharine A. Coffey
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    Katharine A. Coffey
    Day Pitney LLP
    Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 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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  4. 2
    Lisa John-Basta
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Lisa John-Basta is a well regarded lawyer and chair of the redevelopment, land use and zoning department at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi. She frequently aassists developers and local municipalities on matters concerning land use and redevelopment plans.
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  5. 2
    Peter Wolfson
    Day Pitney LLP
    Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Peter Wolfson has substantial expertise in assisting developers on regulatory matters and approval processes.
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  6. 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
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Steven Mlenak advises clients such as developers, municipalities and owners on a range of development projects.
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  7. Gary S. Forshner
    Law Offices of Gary S. Forshner | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2
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  8. John A Giunco Jr
    Giordano Halleran & Ciesla PC | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Charles J Harrington III
    3
    Charles J Harrington III
    Connell Foley LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Charles Harrington is well regarded for his work advising developers in obtaining approvals for mixed-use development projects, among other matters.
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  2. 3
    Craig M. Gianetti
    Day Pitney LLP
    Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Craig Gianetti assists clients with all aspects of real estate development and land use. He is noted for his expertise in affordable housing matters.

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  3. Douglas J. Janacek
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    Douglas J. Janacek
    Gibbons P.C.
    Gibbons P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Co-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.

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  4. 3
    Francis J. Giantomasi
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
    Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Francis Giantomasi is a highly experienced zoning and land use lawyer based in Roseland, New Jersey. He is particularly adept at providing representation to developers and land owns in matters pertaining to the redevelopment of urban spaces.
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  5. 3
    Howard Geneslaw
    Gibbons P.C.
    Gibbons P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Howard Geneslaw focuses his practice on development, redevelopment, land use and permitting issues. He also assists clients with obtaining alcoholic beverage licenses.

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  6. Jack Plackter
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    Jack Plackter
    Fox Rothschild
    Fox Rothschild | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 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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  7. Laurie E. Meyers
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    Laurie E. Meyers
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
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  8. Nevins McCann
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    Nevins McCann
    Connell Foley LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Nevins McCann is a well-known real estate attorney with prominent expertise in zoning and land use matters. He serves as cochair of the firm's real estate and land use group
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  9. 3
    Robert Beckelman
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.
    Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

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

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  10. Thomas Letizia
    3
    Thomas Letizia
    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Thomas Letizia advises owners and developers on all aspects of real estate transactions and zoning matters.

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  11. Jason Tuvel
    Prime & Tuvel | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3
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  12. Richard Skolnik
    Richard Skolnik - Sole Practitioner | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. John Michalski
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    John Michalski
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    John Michalski is an up-and-coming attorney noted for his work advising clients on zoning issues. He is recognized for his expertise in the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law and other state statutes.
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