~ Condemnation and eminent domain matters, including challenges to takings, just compensation, valuation, damages, environmental, relocation and access issues

~ Environmental litigation, and cost-recovery and contribution suits, including claims involving governmental authorities and private parties under federal and state environmental statutes such as CERCLA and the New Jersey Spill Act

~ Environmental insurance claims against our client's insurers for coverage of environmental investigation, cleanup and legal defense expenditures

~ Real estate and business related litigation, including contract, commercial landlord/tenant, construction.

~ Local property tax appeals

~ Municipal land use and redevelopment matters

~ General commercial, contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, creditors’ rights, insolvency and bankruptcy, franchise, and trust and estate matters

The other partner in the practice group is Daniel L. Schmutter, who handles commercial, environmental and real estate-related litigating, including creditors' rights and alternative dispute resolution.