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    Bridgewater, NJ 08807
    Phone:(908) 722-0700
    Fax:(908) 722-0755

    28 Valley Road
    Suite 1
    Montclair, NJ 07042

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    7 Times Square
    21st Floor
    New York City, NY 10036
    Phone:(212) 808-0700
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    515 West Hamilton Street
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    Allentown, PA 18101
    Phone:(610) 391-1800
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    Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Norris McLaughlin’s Real Estate, Finance and Land Use Group is a full-service team of attorneys that foresee and address the problems faced by legal entities and individuals who are involved in real estate in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York City, and New York State.  Since 1924 we have been providing long-term planning and preservation of real estate assets for our clients over multiple generations.  

    • Overview
    • Attorneys

    Who We Are

    Our client’s projects are often complex. To provide the exceptional service our client’s deserve, our real estate attorneys partner with attorneys in our other practice groups, including 
    construction, environmental, economic development, bankruptcy and creditor issues, utilities, and general business (entity formation, contracts, etc.). Our real estate attorneys also have unique knowledge and specialization in specific areas of real estate law.  For example, in New York we possess one of the largest, oldest, and most sophisticated co-op and condo law groups, and one of our attorneys is well-known in the area of Loft Law. In New Jersey, we have specialties in real estate-related work in certain industries including wireless communications, hotels, solar energy, convenience stores and electric charging stations.  In Pennsylvania, we offer a full range of title services to our clients. This level of knowledge coupled with our deep commitment to our real estate clients allows us to provide advice and counseling on every legal facet regarding real estate.

    Members of the Real Estate, Finance and Land Use Group are active in real estate Boards and Associations, including the Commercial Real Estate Women, Somerset County (NJ) Business Partnership, National Cooperative Business Association, and the Co-op Innovation Fund, which is dedicated to broadening the use and understanding of cooperatives.  We are also pro bono counsel for the Coordinating Council of Cooperatives.

    Who We Help

    • Condominiums of all sizes and economic levels.
    • Cooperatives of all sizes, including a unique expertise in regulated cooperatives such as Limited-Dividend and Mitchell-Lama cooperatives.
    • Owners of all types of commercial properties, including office, retail, warehouse, and industrial properties.
    • Financial institutions in all facets of lending, refinancing, restructuring, and enforcement.
    • Professional managing agents in the representation of real estate entities.
    • Developers in all facets of acquisition, zoning, permitting, approvals, buildout and sale of properties, plus related financings.
    • Real estate investment entities and trusts.
    • Landlords and tenants in leasing and related transactions.

    What We Do

    We provide a full and complete range of legal and advisory services to real estate entities, including representing our clients in any form of litigation, administrative hearings, or arbitrations.  The firm is also able to provide advice and representation on any corporate, tax, estate, or other legal issues related to real estate.  We work collaboratively with our clients to formulate long-term solutions and planning to maximize the client’s objectives and to minimize the problems and risks associated with those goals.  We expect our relationship with our clients to be long-term and based on educating our clients on how to secure the best outcome for them.

    Land Use and Zoning

    Our practice group also includes commercial and residential land use and zoning and real estate development law.  We have obtained many real estate development permits and approvals, including complex and contested matters, for real estate developers, commercial and industrial property owners and tenants, warehouses, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, shopping centers, restaurants, bars, hotels, gasoline stations, convenience stores, residential housing, electric vehicle charging stations, solar energy providers, commercial electricity battery storage, and wireless telecommunications.  Our lawyers regularly appear before municipal, county, state, and other government land use and related boards, agencies, and commissions on many kinds of development applications.  We help clients successfully navigate and obtain the complex, time-consuming, and often frustrating morass of permits and approvals required for all kinds of modern real estate developments.  We also represent government entities in land use and zoning and real estate development matters.

    Cooperative (“Co-op”) and Condominium Practice

    The Firm represents cooperative and affordable housing corporations as well as luxury cooperatives and condominiums in all facets of their operations, assisting the boards of directors, officers, and managers in best practices, corporate governance, and their legal responsibilities.  Our counsel assist clients in the negotiation and execution of all forms of contract from multimillion dollar capital projects to simple service agreements, and in the review and implementation of the cooperative’s or condominium’s documentation such as the by-laws, articles of incorporation and other governing documents.

    We also represent clients in all forms of dispute resolution, be it administrative, litigation, or arbitration in courts from small claims to federal court. Our attorneys handle the varied and unique issues and disputes that arise in the condominium and cooperative housing environment, both the internal dispute between shareholders and unit owners and the wide range of external litigation affecting our clients.  When these disputes arise, our experienced attorneys represent clients in negotiations and, if necessary, litigation. We work proactively to create policies, rules and other documents and procedures to prevent and limit potential problems and liabilities and to protect our condominium and cooperative clients should litigation arise.

    We have a unique and special practice in the establishment and preservation of middle income and Mitchell-Lama government-assisted cooperative housing.  Our firm was instrumental in developing legislation and the ongoing regulation that governs Limited-Dividend cooperatives.  We have represented one of the major developers of this type of housing, dealing with all relevant government agencies in the planning stage, dealing with contractors in the construction stage, and drafting documentation governing the relationships between the cooperatives and shareholders.

    32 Attorneys found

    Anthony M. Brichta

    Associate
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Duke University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Lehigh University
      • M.A.
      • B.A., summa cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Food, Beverage & Hospitality
    • Litigation
    • Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution
    • Municipal Law
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Beer Law

    Arnold L. Bartfeld

    Senior Counsel
    New York

    Education

    • Brooklyn Law School
      • J.D., cum laude
    • Brooklyn College
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Christopher A. Erd

    Member
    New Jersey, New York

    Education

    • New York School of Law
      • J.D., cum laude
    • Rutgers University, Cook College
      • B.S.

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Environmental Law
    • Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution
    • Solar Energy
    • Beer Law

    David C. Berger

    Member
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Widener University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Temple University, The Fox School of Business
      • B.B.A., Marketing

    Area of Practice

    • Litigation
    • Business Law
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Liquor Law, Licensing, Manufacturing, and Distribution
    • Food, Beverage & Hospitality
    • Beer Law

    Dean M. Roberts

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • Rutgers School of Law – Newark
      • J.D.
    • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers College
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Litigation
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Douglas R. Brown

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • Case Western Reserve University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Ohio Wesleyan University
      • B.A., cum laude, Economics and Accounting

    Area of Practice

    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Business Law
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Securities
    • Venture Tech & Emerging Growth Companies

    Emily J. Viret

    Associate
    New York

    Education

    • New York Law School
      • J.D.
    • James Madison University
      • B.S., cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Ezra N. Goodman

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • Harvard Law School
      • J.D.
    • Yeshiva University
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Construction Law
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    F. Peter Lehr

    Member
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Case Western Reserve University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Vanderbilt University
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Health Care & Life Sciences
    • Health Care Providers
    • Hospitals and Health Networks
    • Municipal Law

    Gerard Proefriedt

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
      • J.D.
    • State University of New York at Buffalo
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Litigation
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Hugh P. Finnegan

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • Fordham University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Fordham University
      • B.A., summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Litigation

    Janisse Bruno

    Associate
    New York

    Education

    • The George Washington University Law School
      • J.D.
    • The University of Connecticut
      • B.A. in Political Science

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Jodi A. Sokol

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • University of Miami School of Law
      • J.D.
    • University of Michigan
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Joel N. Jacobson

    Of Counsel
    New Jersey

    Education

    • University of Pennsylvania Law School
      • J.D.
    • University of Pennsylvania
      • B.A., cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Financial Restructuring
    • Business Law
    • Franchise Law
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Lauren E. Lewis

    Associate
    New York

    Education

    • Tulane University Law School
      • J.D.
    • University of Florida
      • B.S.

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Michael Coppa

    Associate
    New York

    Education

    • New York Law School
      • J.D.
    • Rutgers University
      • B.S.

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Michael J. Willner

    Member
    New Jersey, New York

    Education

    • Syracuse University College of Law
      • J.D., 2003
    • Binghamton University, State University of New York
      • B.A., 1999

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Litigation

    Michael K. Ligorano

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • Western New England University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Rutgers University
      • B.A., cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Immigration

    Michael T. Reilly

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • Boston University School of Law
      • LL.M., Taxation
    • Tulane University Law School
      • J.D.
    • Hamilton College
      • B.A., Government

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation

    Olivia J. Italiano

    Associate
    New Jersey

    Education

    • Widener University School of Law
      • J.D., cum laude
    • University of Miami
      • B.S.

    Area of Practice

    • Litigation
    • Business Law
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Labor & Employment

    Richard B. Somach

    Member
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Hofstra University Law School
      • J.D.
    • Lehigh University
      • B.A., with honors

    Area of Practice

    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Financial Restructuring
    • Construction Law
    • Municipal Law
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Rikki Lamatino Field

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • University of Pennsylvania Law School
      • J.D.
    • Washington University
      • A.B., summa cum laude
      • Phi Beta Kappa

    Area of Practice

    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Solar Energy

    Rocco L. Beltrami

    Associate
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
      • J.D., magna cum laude
      • Order of the Coif
    • Moravian College
      • B.A., summa cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    S. Graham Simmons, III

    Member
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Villanova University School of Law
      • J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
    • Roanoke College
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Banking & Financial Services
    • Business Law
    • Economic Development Law
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Health Care & Life Sciences
    • Hospitals and Health Networks

    Scott R. Lipson

    Member
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Widener University
      • J.D.
    • University of Maryland
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Litigation
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Municipal Law

    Sharyn A. Tritto

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • St. John’s University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • University of Rochester
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Litigation
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Stephen M. Offen

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • Georgetown University Law Center
      • J.D.
    • University of Pennsylvania
      • B.A., cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Litigation
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Telecommunications

    Steven J. Reed

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • George Washington University
      • J.D.
    • University of South Florida
      • B.A., magna cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Business Law
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use
    • Franchise Law
    • Labor & Employment
    • Litigation

    Thomas H. Dinkelacker

    Member
    Pennsylvania

    Education

    • Dickinson School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Muhlenberg College
      • B.A., cum laude

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Timothy P. McKeown

    Member
    New Jersey

    Education

    • New York Law School
      • J.D.
    • Pennsylvania State University
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Cannabis Law
    • Litigation
    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    Vaughn Parchment

    Associate
    New Jersey

    Education

    • Rutgers Law School – Newark
      • J.D.
    • Hampton University
      • B.A., Psychology

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

    William L. Brewer

    Member
    New York

    Education

    • Quinnipiac University School of Law
      • J.D.
    • Connecticut College
      • B.A.

    Area of Practice

    • Real Estate, Finance, and Land Use

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