Counsel When it Matters

Represented Seller in $20 million Continuing Care Retirement Community Sale and NJEDA Bond Redemption
Effectively brought complex transaction to a close by drawing on a broad range of skills and experience from multiple practice areas.
Represented Underwriter as Part of Atlantic City's $69 million Tax Appeal Refunding Bond Issuance
Marks a significant milestone for the future financial stability of the Atlantic City
Successfully Eliminated a State Budget Provision Jeopardizing Law Enforcement Protection
Successfully obtained invalidation of a state unfunded mandate concerning municipal payment for state rural police service.
Defended Construction Bid Challenge to $48 Million Project
The Construction Team successfully defended a bid challenge to the new $48 million university building.
Earned Bond Buyer's "Deal of the Year" Award
Earned The Bond Buyer’s National Healthcare Financing "Deal of the Year" award for our representation in connection with the largest higher education merger in U.S. history.
"Route 55 Brownfield Project" Receives National Attention
The Mantua "Route 55 Brownfield Project" was the first project in the country to receive special federal technical assistance for redevelopment planning.
Created and Implemented New Jersey's First TDR Program
Instrumental in creating and implementing New Jersey’s first and highly successful TDR program under the Burlington County Transfer of Development Rights Demonstration Act of 1989, which resulted in the permanent preservation of thousands of acres of the State’s most valuable and productive farmland.
Minimized Financial Exposure for over 200 Defendants in Landfill Cleanup
Represented nine municipalities, and served as liaison counsel for a group of 25 municipal/government potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”), defended a complaint filed by the NJDEP against over 200 defendants for landfill cleanup.
Landmark Supreme Court Decision
Brooks DiDonato obtained a landmark decision from the Supreme Court on behalf of his client, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Burlington, in the matter of Albert W. Florence v. the Board of Chosen Freeholders of Burlington County, et al.
Obtained Significant PERC Decision on Chapter 78 Negotiations
Decision firmly established that negotiations over Chapter 78 contributions could not occur until expiration of collective bargaining agreement in which Tier 4 levels were reached.
Secured $67 Million Settlement in MTBE Contamination Case
Represented various municipalities and water providers against major oil companies in connection with the presence of MTBE contamination in New Jersey groundwater.
Farmlands and Open Space Preservation on Carter Road in Hopewell Township
Working with funding partners comprising five local governments and three non-profit agencies, our attorneys helped preserve over 320 acres of property in Hopewell Township for recreation, agricultural and conservation purposes.
Development Project at the Former Garden State Park
Represent developer of the former Garden State Park in the ongoing creation of a 225 acre mixed use project.
Argued a Motion That Reversed OAL Finding on IDEA
Successfully argued a Motion for Summary Judgment before the District Court of New Jersey that reversed the Office of Administrative Law’s finding that the School District did not provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Clarification on Whether Vegetarians Are Protected Under Anti-Bullying Act
School law attorneys assist school district by prevailing in case clarifying the terminology “Other Distinguishing Characteristics” for a finding of harassment, intimidation, and bullying.