Ranking tables
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use | USA
New Jersey
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Anne S. Babineau Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.14 Years Ranked
Glenn S Pantel Faegre Drinker21 Years Ranked
Meryl A G Gonchar Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.20 Years Ranked
Robert S Goldsmith Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP19 Years Ranked
Steven J. Tripp Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.11 Years Ranked- Thomas Malman Day Pitney LLP11 Years Ranked
- Thomas F CarrollHill Wallack LLP
Band 2
Andy Norin Faegre Drinker4 Years Ranked
Donna M. Jennings Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.8 Years Ranked
Henry L Kent-Smith Fox Rothschild3 Years Ranked
Jack Plackter Fox Rothschild9 Years Ranked- Katharine A. Coffey Day Pitney LLP7 Years Ranked
- Peter Wolfson Day Pitney LLP7 Years Ranked
- Gary S. ForshnerLaw Offices of Gary S. Forshner
- John A Giunco JrGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC
Band 3
Douglas J. Janacek Gibbons P.C.4 Years Ranked- Francis J. Giantomasi Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC1 Years Ranked
Jennifer Phillips Smith Gibbons P.C.4 Years Ranked
Laurie E. Meyers Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.5 Years Ranked- Lisa John-Basta Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC1 Years Ranked
Steven G. Mlenak Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP4 Years Ranked- Charles J Harrington IIIConnell Foley LLP
- Nevins McCannConnell Foley LLP
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Anne S. Babineau
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedAnne 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.1 Glenn S Pantel
Faegre Drinker | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedGlenn 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.1 Meryl A G Gonchar
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMeryl Gonchar has experience navigating complex environmental and land use regulations on behalf of her clients, including handling litigation and administrative proceedings.1 Robert S Goldsmith
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked"His 40 years of arguing key cases in court and experience representing an exceptionally wide variety of clients is invaluable. He channels that knowledge and experience to provide maximum benefit for his clients."1 Steven J. TrippWilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedChair 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.1 Thomas Malman
Day Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedThomas 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.
Band 2
2 Andy NorinFaegre Drinker | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAndy 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.2 Donna M. JenningsWilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedDonna 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).2 Henry L Kent-Smith
Fox Rothschild | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedHenry Kent-Smith maintains a distinguished real estate practice which includes a specialism in zoning and land use matters.2 Jack PlackterFox Rothschild | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedJack Plackter has considerable expertise in real estate redevelopment, earning particular praise for his abilities in land use and environmental issues.2 Katharine A. CoffeyDay Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedKatharine Coffey excels in advising on development and redevelopment projects, with experience advising on issues such as tax exemptions and redevelopment approvals.2 Peter WolfsonDay Pitney LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedPeter Wolfson has substantial expertise in assisting developers on regulatory matters and approval processes.- Gary S. ForshnerLaw Offices of Gary S. Forshner | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 2
- John A Giunco JrGiordano Halleran & Ciesla PC | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Douglas J. Janacek
Gibbons P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCo-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.3 Francis J. Giantomasi
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedFrancis 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.3 Jennifer Phillips SmithGibbons P.C. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCochair 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.3 Laurie E. MeyersWilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedLaurie 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.3 Lisa John-BastaChiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedLisa 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.3 Steven G. MlenakGreenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked"A notably savvy attorney, Steve provides indefatigable support to his clients. His calm, unflappable manner is particularly useful during tense negotiations and high stakes moments."- Charles J Harrington IIIConnell Foley LLP | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Band 3
Up and Coming
U John MichalskiFaegre Drinker | Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedJohn 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.