Alan R. Hammer, Esq.

When there is a complex real estate deal to be done, whether it is a purchase or sale, tax appeal, or other legal matter, prominent real estate developers and investors call on Alan Hammer. For over 50 years, Alan has concentrated his practice in the areas of investment real estate transactions and tax appeals, representing the purchasers and sellers of office buildings, shopping centers, industrial facilities, apartment complexes, and vacant land. Alan is also personally active in the acquisition, ownership, management, and operation of investment properties, primarily multifamily complexes, throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. He is also recognized for his ability to effectively assist in the resolution of inter-family or inter-partner/member disputes as they relate to the ownership of all types of real estate assets. Alan brings this vast knowledge and experience – as well as his unique perspective – to every transaction. He is a former Managing Partner of Brach Eichler and has served on the firm’s Executive Committee since its inception.Known for his integrity and practical approach, Alan is also highly successful in real estate tax appeals. He has been involved in obtaining landmark rulings, including the Supreme Court’s Glen Wall Associates decision, one of the most important and widely cited decisions on the valuation of investment properties. Alan and the real estate team at Brach Eichler have particular expertise in multifamily housing. Their clients include some of the largest, most well-respected owners of multifamily properties in the region and beyond. In recent years, the practice has evolved from what was once a regional practice to a national one. The esteemed attorney ranking company Chambers USA* notes that Alan Hammer draws from over four decades of experience handling a broad array of Real Estate transactions and financing deals for major corporate clients and development businesses. The recipient of numerous awards, Alan is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers USA* and included in their list as a “Leader in New Jersey Real Estate”. Alan has also been recognized for the past 17 years in the “The Best Lawyers in America©” list by Best Lawyers®* and the “New Jersey Super Lawyers” list by Super Lawyers®*. In 2018, he was named in the “New Jersey Business Icon” list by NJBIZ* and the “2018 Newark Litigation – Real Estate Lawyer of the Year” list by The Best Lawyers in America©*.Alan is a significant contributor to Jewish organizations, most notably the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ. He is currently serving as Achim Co-Chair in support of the 2019 UJA Annual Campaign. In 2018, Alan received the Distinguished Judge Learned Hand Award from the New Jersey chapter of the American Jewish Committee for his excellence in, and contributions to, the legal community. *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. For Awards and Honors Methodology, visit https://www.bracheichler.com/awards-and-honors-methodology