Best Lawyers Near You in New Brunswick, New Jersey for Land Use and Zoning Law
Steven J. Tripp is chair of the Land Use team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., concentrating his practice on land use and redevelopment. Mr. Tripp regularly appears before planning boards, zoning boards of adjustment and municipal governing bodies, as well as county and state agencies handling all aspects of the land development process. His practice encompasses all types of development projects in various industry sectors including commercial, office, industrial, warehouse, healthcar...
Michael A. Bruno is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Michael A., who practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John Lloyd has 30 years of experience in all aspects of real property taxation including counseling, litigation and legislation. John represents taxpayers, municipalities, and related interest groups on real property taxation matters. He has thirty-two reported decisions, three of which were argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court. John has handled matters for all types of real property including regional shopping malls, four-star hotels, corporate headquarters, office buildings, multi-fam...
Mr. Policastro is a transactional, business attorney, who focuses his practice in development, redevelopment, environmental compliance cases, corporate transactional matters, land use, zoning and business counseling. Admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, he has represented numerous national developers, manufacturers, cogeneration facilities and utilities, automobile dealerships, lenders, borrowers and municipal boards in myriad land use contexts, including commercial and residentia...
Todd E. Lehder is co-chair of the Real Estate team at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Mr. Lehder is ranked by Chambers USA for Real Estate in New Jersey and is a fellow with the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Mr. Lehder represents professional developers, real estate investors, lenders, and property management companies, as well as borrowers, landlords, and tenants in a variety of office, industrial, retail, and residential projects in New Jersey. He handles complex commercial ...
Donna M. Jennings is a shareholder in the Land Use and Environmental groups and a member of the Management Committee at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Ms. Jennings has successfully handled litigation related to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) on behalf of individuals and institutions who were discriminated against by unfair zoning codes and landmarking laws. With regard to her affordable housing practice, both public and private entities benefit from Ms...
Matthew E. Gilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Matthew E., who practices law in Newark, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joshua J. Koodray, a Member of the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Department, is an experienced land use and zoning attorney who represents property owners, developers, and institutional investors in all aspects of real estate acquisition and development. He focuses his practice on land use, redevelopment, affordable housing, and related litigation. Mr. Koodray regularly appears before planning and zoning boards and courts throughout New Jersey. He has successfully handled a wide range ...
Corey Klein is Of Counsel to the Sills Cummis & Gross Real Estate Department and focuses on land use, redevelopment, zoning and related litigation. Mr. Klein provides counsel to real estate developers regarding development proposals and handles all aspects of applications to municipal land use boards from application preparation to resolution compliance. In addition to his land use and redevelopment practice, Mr. Klein also handles municipal property tax appeals for commercial property ow...
Evan P. Zimmerman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law and Technology Law. Evan P., who practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian J. Shemesh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Brian J., who practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erica Antonya Parlavecchio is an associate in the firm’s Real Estate and Redevelopment, Land Use & Zoning Groups. Before joining CSG Law, Erica was an associate at a law firm in northern New Jersey. She also served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Stuart A. Minkowitz, Assignment Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris-Sussex Vicinages. She earned her J.D., magna cum laude , from Seton Hall University School of Law, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. Sh...
Steven W. Ward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Steven W., who practices law in Red Bank, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practic...
Benjamin L. Lindeman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Environmental. Benjamin L., who practices law in Newark, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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