Alexander  J. Morgenstern

Alexander J. Morgenstern

Associate, Real Property

Alexander’s (“A.J.”) practice focuses on redevelopment, land use, zoning, and affordable housing. He represents property owners and developers engaged in mixed use, residential, industrial, office, retail and affordable housing development projects. He regularly represents clients before planning and zoning boards in connection with development applications for site plan approval and variance relief.

As part of his redevelopment practice, A.J. advises clients on all aspects of the redevelopment process. His experience includes reviewing redevelopment plans, negotiating and drafting redevelopment agreements, and representing clients before redevelopment entities and governing bodies. In addition, A.J. counsels clients on utilizing tax abatements available under the Long Term Tax Exemption Law, including the negotiation and drafting of financial agreements (also known as payment in lieu of tax or “PILOT” agreements).

A.J. also has extensive experience litigating a broad range of complex land use and zoning matters, including appeals from planning and zoning board decisions, ordinance challenges, and affordable housing disputes in the Superior Court, Law Division, and Appellate Division.

Prior to practicing in New Jersey, A.J.served as corporate counsel to boards of cooperative corporations, condominium associations, and homeowners associations in New York. He also represented clients in real estate transactions in New York City and Westchester County.

Credentials

Education

Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University (J.D.)

Boston University (B.A.)

Professional Admissions

State of New Jersey

State of New York

United States District Court for the Southern District of New York

Professional Activities

New Jersey State Bar Association

New York State Bar Association

Bergen County Bar Association

Legal Employment

Associate, Beattie Padovano, LLC, Montvale, NJ, November 2022 – October 2024

Associate, Smith, Buss & Jacobs LLP, Yonkers, NY, November 2019 – November 2022

Associate, Parker Waichman LLP, Port Washington, NY, September 2018 – August 2019