Our zoning and land use practice encompasses most of New Jersey where we represent both municipal governments and re-development agencies, as well as private clients. Our clients benefit from our local knowledge, experience, and working relationships, which are essential to a successful zoning and land use process. 

Who we represent: 

We represent developers, landowners, and public agencies that have simple to complex zoning and land use needs.  We have experience in the legislative, administrative, and regulatory aspects of zoning, affordable housing, Master Plans and Re-development and other land use issues. At the outset of a project, we develop and implement legal strategies to expedite a project, from the conceptual state through application and ultimate approval, while minimizing the risk of litigation and other delays. 

What we provide: 

We offer regulatory compliance advice on zoning and planning, Master Plan, open space, historic preservation, environmental concerns, redevelopment, building code issues, coastal zones (and other special protection areas), agency permits, variances and approvals, public review processes, and other related matters. We negotiate public-private agreements involving easements, shared infrastructure, and cost sharing, and advise clients on relocations and property acquisitions with public funding. We also help clients with community and government relations and defend them against administrative and court challenges related to land use approvals. 

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