Commercial Real Estate

Jessica Zolotorofe explains why Mixed-use Developments are a Favorable Investment

AGA Attorney Jessica Zolotorofe is a featured writer in the May 27 issue of the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal. In her article “Mixed-use developments: Seemingly the perfect fit”, Ms. Zolotorofe discusses mixed-use projects, those having retail and residential components, and their growing popularity. The benefits and challenges are weighed by Ms. Zolotorofe, as well as items to think about prior to investment in this type of real estate development. The full article can be found here: Mixed Use Developments.

Ms. Zolotorofe is based in AGA’s Woodland Park office. Her practice is devoted to the areas of real estate transactions, including buying, selling, leasing, and financing commercial properties, as well as civil litigation matters. Ms. Zolotorofe can be reached at 732-643-5256 or at jtz@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com

Brian Ansell, Pam Mulligan expand roles with County Bar Associations

On May 26th AGA Partner Brian E. Ansell will be installed as First Vice President of the Monmouth County Bar Association. AGA Counsel Pamela A. Mulligan will be installed as President of the Burlington County Bar Foundation and as Treasurer of the Burlington County Bar Association on June 3rd.

Mr. Ansell, based in the firm’s Ocean Township office, has been very active with the Monmouth County Bar Association and has been a trustee since 2008 and officer of the Monmouth County Bar Association since 2012. Mr. Ansell focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal defense, municipal court, DWI defense, as well as general civil, criminal and chancery litigation including litigation related to wills and estates. Mr. Ansell is Chair of the Civil Practice, Judicial Appointments and Municipal Court Committees and has served on multiple other committees throughout his tenure with the Monmouth County Bar Association. Mr. Ansell’s installation will take place at the Oyster Point Hotel in Red Bank, New Jersey.

Ms. Mulligan currently serves as Secretary for the Burlington County Bar Association and Treasurer of the Burlington County Bar Foundation and has been active with the Burlington County Bar Association and Foundation since 2007. In 2011 Ms. Mulligan was awarded the Robert W. Criscuolo Award from the Burlington County Bar Association for her contributions to the Association and to the Community. Ms. Mulligan is currently the Chair of the Corporate Networking Committee and a member of the Due Diligence, Debtor/Creditor/Bankruptcy, Budget & Finance, CLE, and Women in the Profession Committees. Ms. Mulligan was previously co-chair of the Debtor/Creditor/Bankruptcy and Young Lawyers Committees. She has presented CLEs for the Bar Association on the topics of Bankruptcy and Foreclosure and has moderated other seminars for the Bar Association. Ms. Mulligan focuses her practice in the areas of real estate, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy and intellectual property limited to copyright and trademark. Ms. Mulligan’s installation will take place at Kings Grant Community Center in Marlton, New Jersey.

Mr. Ansell may be reached via email at bea@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com or via his direct line at 732-643-5230.

Ms. Mulligan may be reached via email at pam@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com or via her direct line at 609-557-1045

 

Wiechnik to Share Construction Defect Litigation Expertise

Mark M. Wiechnik, a partner in Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C.’s community association practice group, will be a featured speaker at the National Business Institute’s May 3 seminar on Construction Defect Litigation at the Holiday Inn, Princeton, 100 Independence Way. Mr. Wiechnik will be speaking about what is covered and what is not covered by insurance policies, including the debates currently taking place regarding how insurance coverage is affected by building codes and standards, warranties and the Magnuson-Moss and Miller Acts.

To register for the seminar please visit the NBI website at: Construction Defect Litigation from A to Z. Attendance at the seminar satisfies state-mandated continuing legal education requirements for New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The seminar runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break at noon.

Jessica Zolotorofe writes on role of franchises in retail centers

NJ Real Estate Attorney Jessica T. Zolotorofe

Jessica Zolotorofe lays out the pros and cons of leasing to franchisees for ShoppingCenterBusiness.com the retail industry real estate website of France Media.

Jessica, who works out of Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Woodland Park Office, devotes her practice to the areas of real estate transactions, including buying, selling, leasing and financing commercial properties, as well as civil litigation matters. She is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and the National Association of Realtors.

Linderman discusses intersection of residential and commercial uses with NJ Cooperator

AGA Community Association Practice Group Partner, Richard B. Linderman recently spoke with the New Jersey Cooperator about the challenges facing mixed-use commercial and residential buildings.

Mr. Linderman noted that associations, boards and managers need to take many factors into consideration in their relationship with commercial enterprises, and that the rules for businesses can vary significantly from a residential-only site.

For the full story, visit:

The Neighbor Downstairs

Mr. Linderman has successfully represented community associations in numerous litigations, including the defense of executive boards, complex construction suits, and statutory compliance related matters. He is a frequent lecturer to homeowners, property managers, and industry professionals on topics relating to community associations, corporate governance, bankruptcy and assessment collections.

 

Mr. Linderman can be reached directly at 609-557-1032 or via email at rbl@62q.f7d.myftpupload.com.

Feldman to share his expertise at NBI Foreclosure Seminar

Jay B. Feldman, an associate with Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C. working in the fields of Bankruptcy, Creditor’s Rights and Litigation will be a featured speaker at the National Business Institute’s Dec. 8 seminar on Foreclosures and Loan Workout Procedures at the Holiday Inn, Princeton, 100 Independence Way. Mr. Feldman will be speaking about deeds in lieu of foreclosure, lender liability issues, and receivership.

To register for the seminar please visit the NBI website at: Bootcamp: Foreclosure and Loan Workout Procedures.  Attendance at the seminar satisfies state-mandated continuing legal education requirements for New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The seminar runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a 1 hour lunch break at noon. An audio CD and coursebook, or an on-demand audio recording of the seminar will be available for purchase for those who cannot attend.

This is a practical, basic-to-intermediate level course designed for:

  • Attorneys
  • Real Estate Professionals
  • Title Insurance Professionals
  • Lenders
  • Paralegals

 

AGA Attorney to discuss Foreclosures on 920 AM The Voice

Pam Mulligan, attorney in Ansell Grimm & Aaron’s Princeton office, will be the featured guest on 920AM, The Voice on Sunday, Nov. 1.  Ms. Mulligan will discuss  New Jersey foreclosures including a look at recent statistics, review of the New Jersey foreclosure process, the difference between commercial and residential foreclosures and avenues that banks may take other than foreclosure.

 

Ansell Hires New Attorney

AGA welcomes Pamela A. Mulligan to the firm.  Ms. Mulligan is Counsel and focuses her practice in the areas of Litigation, Real Estate and Creditors’ Rights. Ms. Mulligan represents secured and unsecured lenders including corporate and banking clients, in Chapters 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies, contested and uncontested foreclosures, collection matters, and commercial loan transactions. She also represents businesses and individuals including artists and media organizations in copyright, trademark and general litigation matters. Ms. Mulligan is working closely with our Community Association Group on business development and marketing initiatives.

Prior to joining Ansell Grimm & Aaron, Ms. Mulligan had a lengthy career as a business development executive working on national marketing programs for some of the nation’s largest entertainment, media and non-profit organizations.  Ms. Mulligan was previously with prominent New Jersey law firms where she represented national and community banks, businesses, and individuals.

 

North Jersey Office Relocation

Ansell Grimm & Aaron, P.C. is pleased to announce the relocation of its North Jersey office from Clifton to Woodland Park.  The new office address is 365 Rifle Camp Road. All other contact information remains the same.

Largest Franchise to Franchise Purchase in Domino’s History

Jason S. Klein, Esq., a partner with the firm, represented Pizza Properties of Indianapolis, Inc., and its principal, Robert Taylor, III, in connection with the sale of 45 Domino’s stores throughout Indiana to RPM Pizza LLC, the largest U.S. Domino’s franchisee.  For Pizza Properties, headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the sale of the 45 stores in Indiana was reported to be the largest franchise-to-franchise purchase in Domino’s history. The sale included nearly 40 stores in the Indianapolis metro area, and stores serving South Bend and Lafayette. Pizza Properties continues to own and operate approximately 15Domino’s stores located throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.