Jeffrey Hugh Newman is a senior partner, member of the Firm's Management and Executive Committees and Chair of the Real Estate Department. Mr. Newman has been practicing in the area of real estate, real estate litigation and real estate finance for over twenty five years bringing to his practice a background in corporate and business law, coupled with a Master's Degree in Taxation. Mr. Newman has developed a national reputation and represents institutional clients on a nationwide basis. This reputation has been developed through his representation of numerous retailers, developers, landlords and lenders, as well as the result of numerous speaking engagements throughout the country. In addition, Mr. Newman has published numerous articles in both the Real Estate Review and Commercial Leasing, Laws and Strategy. Mr. Newman has been selected for inclusion in the 2004-2011 editions of Chambers USA®* published by Chambers & Partners under Real Estate, the 2001-2012 editions of The Best Lawyers in America®* published by Woodard/White under New Jersey Real Estate Law, the 2005-2011 editions of New Jersey Super Lawyers®* published by Thompson Reuters under Real Estate, Business Litigation, and Business/Corporate, and the 2006-2011 editions of New York Super Lawyers®* published by Thompson Reuters under Real Estate. Mr. Newman was also awarded the "Trustees Distinguished Service Award" by the International Council of Shopping Centers. *For ranking methodologies, please see www.chambersandpartners.com, www.bestlawyers.com and www.superlawyers.com. Mr. Newman recently authored a book, Hear With Your Heart: Mastering the Art and Skill of Listening which deals with negotiating, not just for businesspeople, but for parents, children, siblings, colleagues - everyone wishing to enhance personal interaction skills. Affiliations Director, International Council of Shopping Centers Foundation, 2011 Chairman, ICSC New York National Conference & Deal Making (2006) Chairman, ALFA Retail Practice Group (2006-current) Vice-Chairman, ICSC New York National Conference & Deal Making (2005) Divisional Director, International Council of Shopping Centers - Governmental Affairs (2002) Chair, U.S. Shopping Center Law Conference (2000 and 2001) Member, Law Conference Committee, International Council of Shopping Centers (1992-current) Member, New York Idea Exchange Committee, International Council of Shopping Centers (1994-current) State Director, International Council of Shopping Centers, New York and New Jersey (1998-2002) Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers Member, Real Estate Section, American Bar Association New Jersey State Chairperson, Governmental Affairs, International Council of Shopping Centers (1996-1999) Founding Chairperson, Pittsburgh Tri-State Idea Exchange Member, New York Real Estate Finance Board Authored Articles 2/1/2011, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - Subordination Without Nondisturbance: A One-Sided Marriage Part II 1/31/2011, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - Common Area Maintenance Costs 1/1/2011, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - Subordination Without Nondisturbance: A One-Sided Marriage Part I 9/1/2010, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - Leadership And The "Extra Mile" 5/1/2010, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - Negotiating Away The Fears 1/1/2010, Jeffrey H. Newman - Leadership For Lawyers (And Others, Too) 10/1/2009, Jeffrey H. Newman - Class Certification Now an 'Olympic High Hurdle Event' in the Third Circuit 10/1/2009, Jeffrey H. Newman - The Art of Litigation - Part II 9/1/2009, Jeffrey H. Newman - The Art of Litigation - Part I 3/1/2006, Jeffrey H. Newman - Best + Efforts = ? 11/1/2004, Jeffrey H. Newman and Mark S. Levenson - "Sale-Leaseback Transactions in the "Corporate Scandal" Era" 10/1/2002, Jeffrey H. Newman and Mark S. Levenson - "Sale-Leaseback Transactions After Enron and Worldcom - A Tougher Landscape" 4/1/2002, Jeffrey H. Newman - Exit Strategies/Tenants Need Safeguards Should They Need to "Find The Door" 12/1/2001, Jeffrey H. Newman - Designation Rights: A New Twist on an Old Impairment of Landlord's Rights in Bankruptcy Cases 9/1/2000, Jeffrey H. Newman and James M. Hirschhorn - "Managing Free Expression at Shopping Centers: A Landlord's Practical Guide, Leader's" 10/1/1999, Jeffrey H. Newman - The Option Period--Is It a One-Way Street Called Tenant Avenue 10/1/1999, Jeffrey H. Newman - MetLife Capital Financial Corporation v. Washington Avenue Associates, L.P. 3/1/1999, Jeffrey H. Newman - Impairing the Remedy of Stipulated Damages 6/1/1996, Jeffrey H. Newman - Negotiation Strategies: Theories and Approaches 3/1/1996, Jeffrey H. Newman - Exit Strategies 12/1/1994, Jeffrey H. Newman - Making Landlords Accountable for CAM Charges 8/1/1994, Jeffrey H. Newman - A Case Of Intent/ Court Says 'No' to Broker's Claim for 'Equitable Lien 7/1/1993, Jeffrey H. Newman - Good Faith, Fair Dealing & Equity: Containing Common Area Maintenance Costs 10/1/1992, Jeffrey H. Newman - Subordination Without NonDisturbance: A One-Sided Marriage 12/1/1990, Jeffrey H. Newman - Common Area Costs--The Hidden Rent 10/1/1990, The Silent Antiassignment Clauses 5/1/1990, Consent or Consequences: Cost of Being Unreasonable 10/1/1989, The Defaultless Lease 10/1/1989, The Commencement Date: When Should the Lease Begin? 6/1/1989, The Defaults and Remedies Clause of the Commercial Lease 4/1/1989, The Site Plan: An Often Overlooked Exhibit 3/1/1989, Rights of Assignment and Subletting: Keys That Unlock Future Value Related Press Releases 6/10/2011, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Continues to Maintain High Rankings in the 2011 Edition of Chambers USA Guide to Leading Business Lawyers 3/21/2011, Sills Cummis & Gross Announces Its 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers 8/9/2010, Sills Cummis & Gross Attorneys Continue to be Honored in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 3/22/2010, Sills Cummis & Gross Announces Its 2010 New Jersey Super Lawyers 8/5/2009, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Retains Prestige in 2010 Best Lawyers® 6/18/2009, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Holds High Standing in Chambers USA Guide to Leading Business Lawyers 3/26/2009, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Announces Its 2009 New Jersey Super Lawyers 10/28/2008, Highest Accolades from Best Lawyers® for Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. 7/1/2008, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Maintains Merit in Annual Chambers USA Guide to Leading Business Lawyers 11/1/2006, 26 Sills Cummis Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007 3/31/2003, Sills Cummis' Jeffrey H. Newman Receives International Council of Shopping Centers' Highest Honor Relevant News 1/6/2012, Q&A With Sills Cummis' Jeff Newman Relevant Events 11/29/2011, Jeffrey H. Newman and Mitchell D. Haddad - Real Estate Litigation: A Toolkit for Transactional Lawyers - Practicing Law Institute's Commercial Real Estate Institute 2011 10/28/2011, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - ICSC U.S. Law Conference 6/29/2011, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - Leasing: Key Terms in an LOI 6/17/2011, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - ALFA International Roundtable 5/22/2011, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - RECon 2011 1/19/2011, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - Partnering Between In-House and Outside Counsel: The New Paradigm of "Alternative Billing" and "The Changing Landscape of Needs and Desires" 9/24/2010, Jeffrey Hugh Newman - Green Business - Climate Change: Legal & Business Consequences 6/2/2010, Jeffrey H. Newman, Jeffrey J. Greenbaum, Peter G. Verniero - Teamwork for Tomorrow: Legal Strategies for Success 5/23/2010, Jeffrey H. Newman - RECon 2010 2/28/2010, Jeffrey H. Newman - The 2010 ICSC Management, Marketing and Specialty Leasing Conference 5/15/2009, Jeffrey H. Newman - RECon Global Retail Runway at the Spring 2009 International Council of Shopping Centers International Convention 11/11/2008, Jeffrey H. Newman - Bringing Retailers Into Mixed Use: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 8/18/2008, Jeffrey H. Newman - The Law And Its Application: Working With Your Attorney 6/13/2008, Jeffrey H. Newman - Emerging Trends 2/29/2008, Jeffrey H. Newman - Bankruptcy "Proofing" A Mixed Use Mix-Up 2/28/2008, Jeffrey H. Newman - Understanding the 800 Pound Retailers' Needs, Wants And Desires - How To Sign Them Up Early and Fast in a Mixed Use Project 2/6/2008, Jeffrey H. Newman - Enhancing Your Negotiating Techniques 1/22/2008, Jeffrey H. Newman - Best Practices Discussion 8/20/2007, Jeffrey J. Newman - The Law and Its Application: Working With Your Attorney 3/5/2007, Jeffrey J. Newman - Enhancing Your Negotiating Techniques 2/16/2007, Jeffrey H. Newman - Vertical Condo Issues In A Mixed Use Project 2/15/2007, Jeffrey H. Newman - Hot Leasing Issues In Mixed Use Projects 2/6/2007, Jeffrey H. Newman - Enhancing Your Negotiating Techniques 12/4/2006, Jeffrey H. Newman - Beyond the Horizon - Trends Impacting Tomorrow 11/16/2006, Jeffrey H. Newman - What General Counsel Really Think About, Want and Demand From Their Outside Counsel 10/27/2006, Jeffrey H. Newman - Art of Negotiation 5/23/2006, Jeffrey H. Newman - Beyond the Horizon - Trends Impacting Tomorrow 12/5/2005, Jeffrey H. Newman - Beyond the Horizon - Tomorrow's Trends 10/27/2005, Jeffrey H. Newman - Negotiating a Win-Win Deal 4/7/2005, Jeffrey H. Newman and Mark S. Levenson - Sale-Leasebacks - The Best of Both Worlds Is Still Obtainable in the Post-Enron Era 3/23/2005, Jeffrey H. Newman and Mark S. Levenson - The Art of Negotiation 3/8/2005, Jeffrey H. Newman - Negotiating a Win-Win Deal 10/30/2003, Jeffrey H. Newman - What General Counsel Require, Expect, Demand (and sometimes wish for) from Their Outside Counsel - How to Execute Without "Henry VIII-ing" Your Outside Counsel 9/17/2003, Jeffrey H. Newman, Robert R. Hempstead and Regina Baldwin - Documenting Commercial Loans (Also at New York, N.Y. Office) |