Our Attorneys in NJ & NY Are Experienced in All Facets Of Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning Law

Brown Moskowitz & Kallen’s Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning attorneys offer a full spectrum of legal services to our clients.

Transactional Practice

We advise our clients on all aspects of their real estate transactions. This includes determining the most appropriate ownership vehicle for the transaction in consideration of tax and liability issues, negotiating the necessary agreements, performing the required due diligence and documenting the transaction to ensure the protection of the client’s interests. We also work closely with our Tax, Trusts and Estates colleagues to achieve the most advantageous tax treatment for our clients in their real estate transactions.

We represent and advise borrowers and lenders in structuring and documenting diverse secured and unsecured commercial loan transactions to finance acquisitions as well as ongoing business operations. Our NJ & NY attorneys assist clients in completing conventional mortgage financings (both senior and subordinate loans), bridge financings and mezzanine loan transactions. We are also experienced in assisting our clients with post-closing issues that may arise, including workouts and facilities in default.

Our leasing practice encompasses a broad range of asset types and transactions, representing both landlords and tenants in office, retail, industrial and mixed-use lease matters. Our extensive experience in working with owners and property managers has provided us with a thorough understanding of all aspects of property management and lease administration.

Land Use Approvals/Entitlements/Variances

We advise clients on a wide range of land use, zoning, permitting and governmental affairs matters, including site plan and variance applications before local planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment.

Drawing upon our vast experience in dealing with public sector entities, public officials and their attorneys, we lead development teams in the approval process and assist clients in navigating the real estate and regulatory issues involved in the acquisition, financing, development and leasing of property. When necessary, we aggressively litigate land use matters.

Real Estate Litigation

We represent litigants in a wide range of real estate and real property-related disputes, including complex contract disputes, joint venture matters, leasing issues, prerogative writ litigation and foreclosure-related matters. We also represent clients in Consumer Fraud Act, construction lien and contract claims by/against property owners, contractors and subcontractors.