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John M. Marmora

John Marmora is a partner in the firm's Real Estate practice. He concentrates his practice of over 35 years in all aspects of real estate law, with an emphasis on zoning and land use matters, including commercial, industrial, Brownfields, and retail projects, as well as residential and affordable housing developments. He is also engaged in commercial and retail leasing, conveyance and financing transactions, and real estate-related litigation. The latter includes zoning appeals, brokerage claims, lease disputes, commercial mortgage foreclosures, and eminent domain.

John has appeared before various governmental agencies for development projects in both New Jersey and New York and served as general counsel to the Holmdel Township Planning Board from 1994 to 1999. He has been a member of the firm's opinion committee since 2000. 

  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Land Use and Zoning Law, 2013-2024
  • Named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Land Use and Zoning, 2006-2009
  • New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (Speaker)
  • New Jersey State Bar Association (Director – Land Use Law Section, 1999 - 2009)
  • Interfaith Neighbors, Inc., Board of Advisors and Pro Bono Counsel (2002 to present)
Additional Thought Leadership Pages
  • "Clogging and the Dual Collateral Loan: An Update,” Real Estate & Construction Law Special Supplement of the New Jersey Law Journal, October 26, 2020
  • “Seller Beware: Coordinating Brownfields Redevelopment with Remediation,” New Jersey Law Journal, (co-author) May 18, 2020
  • “Closing Opinions for Dual Collateral Loans: The Issue of Clogging,” Opinions Matter Newsletter, American Bar Association Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, 2019
  • “Clogging’ and the Dual Collateral Loan: Modern Finance Meets English Common Law,” Real Estate & Construction Law Special Supplement of the New Jersey Law Journal, October 21, 2019.
  • “Upgrading the Pre-Existing Nonconforming Use: Subtleties and Land Mines,” New Jersey Law Journal, July 8, 2019.
  • “Area in Need of Redevelopment Designations since 62-64 Main v Hackensack,” NJICLE Redevelopment Law Institute, February 8, 2019
  • “The Redevelopment Plan and the Zoning Ordinance: A Quick Primer,” NJICLE Redevelopment Law Institute, 2006 (co-author).
  • “Commercial Lease Negotiations Should Include All Land Use Issues,” Real Estate Special Supplement of the New Jersey Law Journal, March 18, 1996. 
  • “How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Cross Easements,” Real Estate Special Supplement of the New Jersey Law Journal, March 13, 1995.
  • “Must a Municipality Follow Its Own Zoning Ordinance,” Land Use Section Newsletter, New Jersey State Bar Association, April 1994.
  • “Planning Board Approval Resolution: An Overlooked But Often Critical Transition Document,” Community Trends, October 1992.
  • “Should the Association Advise Prospective Purchasers of Serious Construction Defects?,” Community Trends, April 1992.
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