Our office recently achieved a successful settlement of a contested commercial real estate and LLC dispute through mediation involving disputed ownership interests, contribution claims, and the allocation of sale proceeds. The matter arose from the sale of an income-producing multifamily property. Although the parties agreed on certain basic facts, they disagreed over the financial history of the property, including ownership contributions, redevelopment expenses, and how the

I recently had the opportunity to serve as a guest lecturer at Seton Hall University School of Law, where I was invited to return and speak with Property students about real estate practice and the role of attorneys in real estate transactions. The discussion focused on the responsibilities of counsel during residential and commercial closings, common issues that arise during transactions, and the importance of careful contract review and due diligence. It was a pleasure enga

The deadline to file a commercial property tax appeal in New Jersey is April 1 , or May 1 in municipalities that have completed a municipal-wide revaluation. For many commercial property owners, the assessed value of their property does not reflect current market conditions. When an assessment exceeds the property’s true fair market value, a tax appeal may provide an opportunity to reduce annual property tax liability. A commercial tax appeal challenges the assessed value of