Donna M. Jennings

Practice Areas

Donna M. Jennings is a shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. and co-chair of the firm's Land Use and Environmental groups, a member of the Management Committee, and the firm's Vice President. 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. Jennings’ advice on compliance and regulations issues in connection with complex projects, ranging from site acquisition, through construction and permanent financing.

For over 20 years, Ms. Jennings has represented clients in land use approvals at all governmental levels, as well as in environmental and regulatory matters, including site plan approvals, subdivisions, variances, rezoning applications, environmental permits, access permits, and negotiations of agreements with governmental entities related to land development. She also handles litigation in both State and Federal Courts related to Right to Farm and Prerogative Writs matters. A selection of projects she has worked on include healthcare facilities, distribution centers, office parks, hotels, religious institutions, electric generating facilities, petroleum terminals, refineries, service stations, automotive dealerships, fast food restaurants and solar farms, in addition to a variety of residential, commercial, manufacturing, and other industrial projects. Prior to joining the firm, she served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Robert J. Quackenboss, Chancery Division, Middlesex County.

Full bio: https://www.wilentz.com/attorneys/donna-m-jennings.

Professional Memberships

Middlesex County Bar Association, New Jersey Builders Association, Land Use and Redevelopment Committee and Affordable Housing Task Force; National Association of Office and Industrial Properties, Internal Council of Shopping Centers, New Jersey Women Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, Trustee-At-Large and Co-Chief Financial Officer