On January 5, 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law an Act amending New Jersey’s Uniform Construction Code Act (UCC) to facilitate expedited construction inspections, as explained in this week’s Client Alert by attorneys in the firm’s real estate practice. Healthcare entities undertaking construction projects for new or renovated facilities in New Jersey should be aware of these UCC amendments, which seek to remedy the existing lack of strict timeframes requiring public construction officials to respond promptly to construction inspection requests by providing the option to utilize an authorized private inspection company upon implementation of the Act.

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Photo of Steven Firkser Steven Firkser

Counsel, Real Estate and Redevelopment & Land Use Departments

Mr. Firkser’s practice centers on commercial real estate and financing. He has significant experience in the representation of developers, lenders and government agencies in a variety of business and commercial real estate transactions and…

Counsel, Real Estate and Redevelopment & Land Use Departments

Mr. Firkser’s practice centers on commercial real estate and financing. He has significant experience in the representation of developers, lenders and government agencies in a variety of business and commercial real estate transactions and municipal law matters.

Mr. Firkser counsels developers and lenders in the acquisition and financing of commercial properties from contract to closing. His work encompasses the negotiation and drafting of contracts, leases, and closing documents, as well as due diligence and the review and analysis of title issues. He assists clients in redevelopment projects and in obtaining financing and incentives through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac).

Mr. Firkser also represents developers in obtaining and defending approvals for land development, including industrial, commercial, residential and educational facilities. His experience in this area includes researching ordinances for development potential, preparing and presenting site plan and variance applications, defending approvals from court challenges and appealing denials of applications. He has also presented actions for builders’ remedies for the development of affordable housing.

As a commercial litigator, Mr. Firkser has handled consumer fraud disputes, condemnation actions, real estate tax appeals, land use and redevelopment matters, title insurance claims, and complex property insurance coverage disputes.

Contact information:

sfirkser@greenbaumlaw.com | 732.476.2388 | vCard | LinkedIn

For more information visit the Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP website.

Photo of Justine A. DelVecchio Justine A. DelVecchio

Associate, Real Estate and Redevelopment & Land Use Departments

Ms. DelVecchio concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate and redevelopment. She assists in the firm’s representation of clients in transactions involving commercial and residential properties, including acquisitions, sales and leases.  Her…

Associate, Real Estate and Redevelopment & Land Use Departments

Ms. DelVecchio concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate and redevelopment. She assists in the firm’s representation of clients in transactions involving commercial and residential properties, including acquisitions, sales and leases.  Her work encompasses the drafting of transactional documents, oversight of title reviews, and due diligence.

In the specialized area of community association law, Ms. DelVecchio assists in the drafting of contracts for association clients and their vendors, as well as in the production of amendments to association governing documents including bylaws, master deeds and resolutions.

Contact information:

jdelvecchio@greenbaumlaw.com | 973.577.1830 | vCard | LinkedIn

For more information visit the Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP website.