Land Use -- We have represented owners, buyers, sellers, investors, developers, landlords, tenants, brokers and governmental entities in all aspects of the acquisition, financing, planning, zoning, development construction, leasing and sale or exchange of interests in real property.

Land Use

Our firm's land use practice is sophisticated and comprehensive. We have represented owners, buyers, sellers, investors, developers, landlords, tenants, brokers, and governmental entities in all aspects of the acquisitions, financing, planning, zoning, development, construction, leasing and sale or exchange of interests in real property. The Firm’s expertise in land use matters centers upon successful representation before planning and zoning boards for site plan approvals, variances, and any other necessary permits. Our attorneys have the know-how to advise clients on planning, conservation, and environmental issues and to represent clients in all aspects of real estate ownership and use in state and federal courts.

Our Clients

about the mission The attorneys of Stern, Lavinthal & Frankenberg, LLC specialize in creditor’s rights, real estate transactions and commercial litigation in the states of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Our typical clients are servicers, banks, financial institutions, business enterprises, and private investors seeking resolution on property related legal issues. For over 70 years, we have provided representation with respect to foreclosures, evictions, REO sales, bankruptcies, loss mitigation, and commercial and residential real estate closings, as well as, maintaining an extensive civil litigation practice dedicated to commercial litigation, including land use, contracts, creditor’s rights/lender liability proceedings and residential and commercial tax foreclosure. 

Our Services

Representing clients re: multiple legal issues

  • Bankruptcy, Creditor's Rights
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Environmental
  • Evictions
  • Foreclosure
  • Land Use and Real Estate

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