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2024 Edition of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes Ansell.Law Attorneys

Ansell Grimm April 3, 2024

The 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list recognizes nine Ansell Grimm & Aaron attorneys.* Fewer than 5% of New Jersey attorneys are named to the annual Super Lawyers edition. “Rising Stars” are the legal profession’s up-and-coming attorneys, either under age 40 or practicing for ten years or less. These exceptional attorneys comprise fewer than 2.5% of New Jersey lawyers.

The attorneys appearing on the 2024 list of New Jersey Super Lawyers are:

Allison Ansell – Family Law

Mitchell Ansell – Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI, White Collar Crimes

Lawrence Shapiro – Business Litigation

Andrea White – Family Law

Attorneys recognized as 2024 Rising Stars are:

Brian Ashnault – Business Litigation

Anthony D’Artiglio – Business Litigation, Bankruptcy

Layne Feldman – General Litigation

Nicole Miller – General Litigation, Real Estate

Jonathan Sherman – Real Estate

*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American Bar Association.

Federal Judge Grants Petition To Intervene Filed by Ansell.Law on Behalf of Belmar Residents in Verizon Cell Tower Litigation

Ansell Grimm March 27, 2024

In a victory for residents of Belmar, New Jersey, who oppose the placement of cell towers along their seaside boardwalk, a federal judge recently granted a petition to intervene filed by Ansell.Law partner Anthony J. D’Artiglio and associate Layne A. Feldman that will allow them to join a lawsuit filed by Verizon Wireless against Monmouth County.

In this hotly contested and closely watched matter, Ansell.Law represents “Belmar Against 5G Towers,” a coalition of local residents who claim that Verizon’s proposed wireless towers along the borough’s boardwalk would “harm the aesthetic quality of their neighborhood, the local environment and, potentially, their property values,” according to an article about the case in Law360.

Verizon sued Monmouth County and its Board of Commissioners when they rejected its request to build the towers, claiming the denial was not supported by substantial evidence and breached an agreement between Verizon and Monmouth regarding placement of the towers within public right of ways controlled by the County. With the approval of the petition to intervene filed by D’Artiglio and Feldman, Belmar residents can now assert their own arguments and objections alongside those of Monmouth County to challenge the approval process advanced by Verizon.

D’Artiglio’s practice encompasses complex litigation, bankruptcy, controlled substances and regulatory law, and labor and employment. Feldman handles a diverse range of complex commercial and civil litigation matters.

Interdepartmental Teamwork Overcomes Challenge to Client’s Use Variance Approval

Ansell Grimm March 18, 2024

In a client success, shareholder Jennifer Krimko obtained approval for the client to operate a community center and academic tutoring space in Rumson, New Jersey. On the heels of this victory, Litigation Department attorneys Anthony D’Artiglio and Layne Feldman protected that approval following an objecting neighbor’s appeal to the Superior Court. Through an aggressive defense, the approval was upheld, and the objector’s appeal was denied, allowing the clients to continue operating their business serving the local community. Collaboration with the Land Use Department provided nuanced insight into the case and helped secure another victory for the client.

Jennifer co-chairs the Firm’s Land Use Department. She devotes her practice to all areas relating to real estate, representing a wide variety of clients — from individuals to large developers — in all phases of governmental approvals before municipal, county, and state agencies.

Anthony is a partner and litigation team leader in the Firm’s Woodland Park office. His varied practice includes commercial lease disputes, class actions, Consumer Fraud Act claims, corporate/shareholder disputes, employment disputes, secured property actions, and creditors’ rights in bankruptcy matters.

As an associate in the Firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, Layne has a diverse complex commercial and civil litigation practice. She handles commercial lease disputes, Consumer Fraud Act claims, corporate/shareholder disputes, and secured property actions.

Law360 Interviews Judge Joseph Quinn

Ansell Grimm February 21, 2024

In a recent Law360 article, Retired Judge Joseph P. Quinn spoke about his more than 20 years serving as a judge and his deep appreciation for the American justice system. He also discussed the many benefits of alternative dispute resolution, not the least of which is its cost efficiency. Judge Quinn emphasized that successful mediators seek common ground and possess the vital ability to compromise.

Judge Quinn joined Ansell.Law’s Ocean office in early 2024 as counsel, where he will establish and lead the Firm’s mediation practice.

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The Honorable Joseph Quinn Joins Ansell.Law

Ansell Grimm January 31, 2024

Ansell.Law is pleased to announce that recently Retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge Joseph P. Quinn, J.S.C., has joined the Ocean office as counsel. Judge Quinn will establish and lead the Firm’s mediation practice.

“Judge Quinn has had a distinguished career on the bench, and we are thrilled to have him join the Firm,” said President and Managing Shareholder Michael V. Benedetto. “At Ansell.Law, while we are always ready for trial, we believe alternate dispute resolution is often in litigants’ best interest. With his vast experience helping litigants resolve matters amicably, we can think of no one better than Judge Quinn to lead the Firm’s efforts in providing mediation services to our colleagues and peers, and their clients. We are equally excited that Judge Quinn has decided to share his tremendous legal knowledge with us and help mentor emerging Firm leaders.”

Judge Quinn served for 23 years as a New Jersey Superior Court Judge. He has served in the Civil, Chancery, and Family Divisions. Judge Quinn presided over and resolved a vast array of cases, including complex business disputes, partnership dissolutions, restrictive covenants, foreclosures, will contests, disputed estate issues, personal injuries, automobile accidents, medical negligence, insurance issues, contract claims, land use matters, and employment disputes. He served for 16 years in the Civil Division, including five years as the Civil Presiding Judge.

Judge Quinn retired in October 2023 as Presiding Judge of the Monmouth County Chancery Division, where he was responsible for all general equity and all contested probate cases.

With his extensive experience, Judge Quinn provides a valuable resource to parties seeking a final and efficient resolution of their disputes.

Recent Success Stories

Ansell Grimm January 17, 2024

Jennifer Krimko Secures Planning Board Approval of Client’s Plan for Monmouth Mall Redevelopment

On December 4, 2023, the Eatontown Planning Board granted preliminary and final site plan approval to Krimko’s client, Eatontown Monmouth Mall, LLC (Kushner Companies), paving the way for the redevelopment of the existing 1.5 million square foot Monmouth Mall in Eatontown. The proposed development, to be known as Monmouth Square, will consist of approximately one million square feet of commercial space along with 1,000 luxury apartments with a clubhouse and amenities for the residents, public open space, and related site improvements. Monmouth Square will be a pedestrian-friendly, true town center environment where people can live, dine, and shop all on one property.

Jason Klein Closes Financing and Acquisition of Over 75 Global Quick Service Restaurant Stores

In December, Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Jason Klein consummated two major asset transactions on behalf of two separate purchasers of over 75 quick-serve restaurants. The purchasers are franchisees of a global quick-service restaurant behemoth.

In one transaction involving the acquisition of over 50 stores and three separate parcels of real estate, Klein spearheaded the negotiation of the purchase and sale agreements for both the assets and real property, the acquisition of the assets and the properties, and the loan transactions. In the other transaction, Klein’s efforts and direction resulted in his client’s successful acquisition of over 20 stores and the acquisition of one parcel of real property.

2023: A Look at Our Year of Giving

Ansell Grimm January 10, 2024

2023 was a remarkable year for Ansell Grimm & Aaron, filled with client victories, Firm milestones, growth, and the loss of a cherished colleague. Through all those moments, one thing remained constant – our steadfast commitment to enriching the communities where we live and work.

Our people share a commitment to giving back that enhances collaboration, teamwork, and collegiality, which are cornerstones of our Firm culture. We recognize that supporting legal and charitable organizations that focus on education, healthcare, inclusivity, the arts, religion, hunger, justice, and culture is vital to improving our communities across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The Firm’s corporate social responsibility efforts don’t end with financial contributions. Our attorneys devote significant time to leadership and board roles for numerous charitable and non-profit entities. These are some of the worthy organizations we supported in 2023:

180 Turning Lives Around.
Amerigo Vespucci Society.
Axelrod Performing Arts Center.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal and Northern New Jersey.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County.
The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music.
CASA of New Jersey.
Congregation Magen David of West Deal.
Congregation Torat El.
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
The Earle Family Foundation.
Emmanuel Cancer Foundation.
Foundation for Shrewsbury Education.
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
Fulfill.
Garden State Film Festival.
Hillel Yeshiva.
Holiday Express.
Hollywood Golf Club Foundation.
Holmdel PBA #239.
Interfaith Neighbors, Inc.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
The Jersey Shore Partnership Foundation.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Foundation.
Joan Dancy & PALS.
LADACIN Network.
Legal Aid Society.
Light of Day Foundation Inc.
Lunch Break.
Monmouth Arts.
Monmouth County Police Chiefs Association.
Monmouth County SPCA.
Monmouth Park Charity Fund.
Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Monmouth University.
Move For Hunger.
Mya Lin Terry Foundation.
New Jersey State Bar Foundation.
Ocean County College Foundation.
Rising Treetops.
Riverview Medical Center Foundation.
Ronald McDonald House.
Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The Sandy Hook Foundation.
Shore House.
The Shrewsbury PBA Local #308.
Special Olympics New Jersey.
Tigger Stavola Foundation.
Trinity Church.
Vin Gopal Civic Association.
VNA Health Group.

Learn more about our community commitment.

Celebrating the Life of Peter S. Falvo, Jr.

Ansell Grimm December 19, 2023

We are deeply saddened to share that Peter S. Falvo, Jr., a Shareholder Emeritus of Ansell.Law and the former Chair of the Firm’s Land Use & Zoning Law Department, passed away on December 18, 2023.

Peter was a loyal friend and colleague whose legal career spanned more than 50 years. He joined Ansell.Law in 2001 after founding and growing his own law firm. Peter made an immediate positive impact at Ansell.Law. He added depth and expertise to our Commercial Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning Law, Residential Real Estate, and Wills, Trusts & Estates Departments and brought in many distinguished clients, many of whom we continue to serve.

“Peter was the consummate dapper gentleman with inimitable style and wit. Despite his many accomplishments, Peter was unassuming and humble all while handling significant and complex legal matters,” said President and Managing Shareholder Michael V. Benedetto. “I’m honored to have had the opportunity to call him my partner and friend. He will always be loved and missed by everyone at Ansell.Law, past and present.”

Peter’s practice and talents were multi-faceted. In addition to being a skilled counselor, he was instrumental in the growth of our Land Use Department and unofficially known as the “Dean of Land Use” in Central New Jersey. He was an important part of our culture and never failed to bring humor to every interaction he had.

Peter was also active in his community, serving on the boards of many professional and charitable organizations.

We will miss Peter and his many contributions to the Firm. As a mentor to a generation of Ansell.Law attorneys, his skills and influence will live on at the Firm for decades to come. On behalf of the entire Ansell Grimm & Aaron family, we extend our sincere condolences to Peter’s wife of almost 60 years, Chris, and their entire family.

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Tigger Stavola Foundation Honors Mitchell Ansell

Ansell Grimm December 11, 2023

Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, the Tigger Stavola Foundation recently honored Shareholder Mitchell Ansell. Involved since the foundation’s 2013 inception, Mitchell was recognized for his unwavering support and efforts to increase awareness of opioid addiction’s tragic effects. Aside from his personal connection to the Stavola family, he vigorously defends parents and children affected by substance abuse when they face legal challenges. Mitchell has donated his time to educate students about underage drinking, DWI, and possession of controlled dangerous substances during prom season for nearly 20 years.

As chair of the Firm’s criminal defense department, Mitchell devotes his practice to criminal defense and municipal court defense. Over three decades of practice, he has worked with well-known clients on high-profile cases. Mitchell is a past president of the Monmouth Bar Association and actively gives his time to various local charities.

The Tigger Stavola Foundation is dedicated to combating the opioid epidemic and changing the stigma surrounding addiction. Following the devastating loss of Tigger to an accidental overdose, the Stavola family created the foundation to raise awareness and save lives in their Monmouth County community. Learn more about the organization here.

Asbury Park Zest Profiles Michael Benedetto in Fall Green Life NJ Edition

Ansell Grimm November 15, 2023

President and Managing Shareholder Michael V. Benedetto is featured in the Fall/Holiday 2023 Green Life NJ edition, published by Asbury Park Zest. A prominent lifestyle publication, Asbury Park Zest was created to highlight one of the most unique oceanfront cities in America and the businesses and people who call it home.

In this issue, Michael sat down with the magazine to discuss the sprawling, diverse real estate landscape along New Jersey’s coastline. He shares his insights on recent trends, the importance of building trust with his clients, and what makes New Jersey such a special place. Read the interview here.

In addition to his Firm leadership role, Michael serves as co-chair of the Commercial Real Estate and Corporate, Finance & Banking Departments. He has built a distinguished practice working with clients throughout the northeast and across the country, focusing on complex commercial real estate, corporate and commercial matters, business organizations, and banking matters.

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