Partner, Real Estate Department Chair, Green Building Practice Group Member, Construction Practice Group Member, Distressed Real Estate Practice Group Member, Land Use Practice Group Member, Redevelopment Practice Group Practice Focus Mr. Bills represents owners, developers, tenants and financial institutions in real estate matters. His knowledge in real estate-based lending qualifies him to represent both financial institutions and property owners. He has substantial experience in the negotiation and preparation of commercial leases. Mr. Bills protects the interests of owners and developers of real estate, including the negotiation of sales and purchases, identification and resolution of title problems, the obtaining of land use, environmental and other governmental permits and approvals, and the preparation of contracts with design professionals and contractors. Professional Activities / Honors · Member of the Real Property and Probate, and Land Use Law Sections of the New Jersey State Bar Association. · Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the Real Estate category since 2009. · Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers - New Jersey Edition in the Real Estate practice area, 2005. · Member of the Christian Legal Society. Publications / Articles / Presentations · Lecturer on real estate closing procedures and on commercial mortgage loan documents for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. · Lectured on negotiating commercial mortgage loan documents for Lorman Education Services. |