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Michael J. Lipari is counsel in Mandelbaum Barrett’s real estate department, where he focuses his practice on redevelopment, land use, zoning, eminent domain and community association law. Michael’s clients include developers, redevelopers, landowners, landlords and tenants involved in the development and use of various types of projects that include residential, commercial, mixed-use, transit-oriented, industrial, commercial, office and retail development projects. Michael counsels clients throughout all aspects of the development project starting with due diligence prior to acquisition.
Michael has successfully represented builders, developers and community associations before land use boards throughout New Jersey. He routinely reviews, drafts and negotiates redevelopment agreements and financial (PILOT) agreements on behalf of redevelopers. Michael currently serves as Special Redevelopment Counsel for the Borough of Atlantic Highlands and the Township of Belleville where he advises the Mayor and Council on all related matters.
Michael also has significant experience representing Community Associations having served as general counsel to many associations ranging in size from 5-Unit condominiums to 2,100+ Homeowners Associations. Additionally, Michael serves as Land Use Counsel to community associations assisting with complex and unique issues that require specialized knowledge in land use and zoning laws.
Michael’s practice is further enhanced by the practical, hands-on real estate experience that he brings to the firm. Earlier in his career, Michael served as project manager for a real estate development firm, where he managed large residential, commercial and mixed-use development projects. In addition, he served as a developer appointed trustee for a homeowners association in a large mixed-use development, as well as president of a 400+ unit homeowners association.
Michael received his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, where he was served on the Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Board and provided pro bono tax assistance to low-income individuals at the Center for Social Justice. Following law school, Michael served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mark A. Sullivan, Jr. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage.
Deal Alert: Our National Dental Law Group Worked with a Client on the Sale of a Cosmetic Dentistry and General Dentistry Practice
November 11, 2022
Members of the National Dental Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett including William Barrett, Barry Schwartz, Melody Lins, Nicole Fryer, Michael Lipari, and Steve Holt worked with a client on the sale of a cosmetic dentistry and general dentistry practice. The seller was acquired by a dental support organization (“DSO”) with a large footprint in the […]Deal Alert: Mandelbaum Barrett Real Estate partner Joshua Gorsky, Esq. recently represented a Buyer in the purchase of a commercial building in Summit, NJ.
June 30, 2022
The contract of sale was first signed in 2020 and was made contingent on the Buyer obtaining approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to convert the existing restaurant on site into a state-of-the-art veterinary facility. Michael J. Lipari, Esq. of the firm’s Land Use and Zoning group obtained a Use Variance, a Bulk Variance and […]Site Plan Approval: Michael J. Lipari recently secured Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval for the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges for a new state of the art YMCA campus in Livingston that will include a 54,000 square foot facility, indoor/outdoor recreation facilities, a 24,700 square foot early learning center/office building, and related site improvements.
May 2, 2022
The main YMCA facility will include a wellness center, pools, gym/fitness space, and a 4,300 square foot rooftop airnasium. A second building will house the Early Learning Center, childcare center, and office space. Mr. Lipari worked together with project professionals Jarmel Kizel Architects and Engineers, Inc, SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. and Dolan & Dean Consulting Engineers, LLC, in preparing the […]Land Use Alert: Michael J. Lipari, a member of Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s Land Use and Zoning Law and Veterinary Law practice groups, recently secured another Use Variance Approval, allowing a client to open a brand new doggie daycare.
March 31, 2022
Mr. Lipari recently secured Use Variance, Bulk Variance and Site Plan Approval from a Zoning Board in Essex County for a doggy daycare, pet spa and boarding facility, allowing it to open and operate in an area zoned strictly for retail use. As a result of Mr. Lipari’s efforts, our client cleared the biggest hurdle […]Land Use Alert: Michael J. Lipari, a member of Mandelbaum Barrett’s Land Use and Zoning Law and Veterinary Law practice groups, recently secured another Site Plan Approval to allow the firm’s client to open a brand new 15,000 sq. ft. veterinary hospital.
March 28, 2022
Mr. Lipari represented a client before a Planning Board in Morris County and obtained Site Plan and Variance Approval to allow the client permission to open a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital with an onsite mobile MRI unit. As a result of Mr. Lipari’s efforts, our client will be able to provide these much needed specialty […]Land Use Alert: Michael J. Lipari recently secured Use Variance Approval for an adaptive reuse project, clearing a path for the firm’s client to open a brand-new veterinary facility.
March 24, 2022
Mr. Lipari successfully represented this North Jersey client before a Zoning Board of Adjustment in Union County and obtained Use Variance, Bulk Variance and Site Plan Approval to allow the client to convert a former restaurant building into a first-class veterinary clinic. As a result of Mr. Lipari’s efforts, our client has cleared the biggest […]Winter 2021 Veterinary Newsletter
February 15, 2021
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May 29, 2020