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Practice/Industry Group Overview
At Porzio, we have a thorough understanding of how to achieve success in New Jersey's real estate and construction market. Few area firms can match our depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise.
Business Sense
We offer far more than legal know-how. Our attorneys also possess a solid understanding of the business of real estate and construction. As a result, we are able to offer you the most practical, cost effective advice. We will help you shepherd your project from concept to completion, in a skilled manner that will maximize your profits.
A Suite of Services
We offer our real estate and construction clients a well-rounded suite of legal services ranging from litigation to employment law. By working closely with your company on a wide variety of matters, we gain a deep understanding of how your organization operates and grows. This added insight allows us to advise you at a strategic level¿helping you avoid costly roadblocks and regulations before they become problems. Invariably, the result is more effective and efficient representation of your company.
Who We Serve
We regularly serve the following types of clients:
- Sellers and Buyers
- Developers and Redevelopers
- Public and Private Owners
- Contractors and Subcontractors
- Suppliers
- Construction Managers, Architects and Engineers
- Commercial Lenders and Borrowers
- Commercial Landlords and Tenants
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Services Available
We offer the following services to the real estate and construction industry:
- Transactions--Negotiating contracts involving industrial, commercial and residential property. Assisting buyers and sellers in financing and other matters, up to and through closing.
- Land Use--Assisting clients with regulatory compliance, including engaging appropriate experts and obtaining approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
- Redevelopment--Providing in-depth advice on how to obtain "in need of redevelopment" and "redeveloper" designations, and all required permits and approvals. We also negotiate complex redeveloper agreements.
- Litigation--Litigating at the state and federal level all aspects of real estate, commercial and construction disputes, including but not limited to prerogative writ, construction defect and breach of contract actions.
- Construction Contracting--Drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts on behalf of owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals, utilizing both industry standard and tailored contracts.
- Environmental--Providing counsel regarding regulatory compliance, obtaining environmental approvals from state and federal agencies, and counseling on the structuring of transactions to streamline environmental issues. We also work with NJDEP to gain expedited approvals and available public funding of redevelopment projects with remediation needs.
- Bankruptcy--Helping clients protect their interests when dealing with entities that file for bankruptcy.
- Intellectual Property--Assisting clients in registering and trademarking company names or projects, negotiating license and other agreements, and litigating and mediating disputes.
- Employment--Assisting clients with developing employee manuals, policies and procedures, defending against employee claims of discrimination, and negotiating severance packages.
- Corporate--Assisting clients in selecting and creating appropriate business entities including limited liability companies, corporations and partnerships. We also prepare required documents such as bylaws and corporate governance documents, and assist with mergers and acquisitions.
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