Welcome to Wells, Jaworski & Liebman, LLP
Established in 1986, we are a sophisticated commercial law firm with principal practice areas in Land Use, Real Estate, Tax, Trusts, and Estate, Business & Commercial, and Litigation.
These are just a few of the reasons our clients have developed a strong, long-term relationship with our firm.
Our Expertise
- Experience in financing and business.
- Experience working with non-profits.
- Experience in serving private clients’ needs.
- Sound knowledge about, and use of, cutting edge technology
Our Track Record
- Prominent land use development practice; widely known for experience in zoning and real estate.
- High degree of expertise in New Jersey and New York law.
- History of great client relationships, and a rapid response rate.
Our Attention to Detail
- Extreme service-oriented culture.
- Strong desire to resolve matters quickly and efficiently.
Our attorneys make all the difference
Our team members are our greatest asset. Our ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients starts with our team of smart and capable experts.
Thomas M. Wells
Of CounselBusiness & Commercial Law • Non Profit Law • Land Use Law • Real Estate Law
James E. Jaworski
PartnerReal Estate Law • Land Use and Zoning Law • Business and Commercial Law
Stuart D. Liebman
PartnerLand Use and Zoning Law • Real Estate Law • Business and Commercial Law
James J. Delia
PartnerLand Use Law • Real Estate Law • Business & Commercial Law • Tax Controversies
Mark S. Balian
PartnerBusiness, Corporate & Commercial • Litigation • Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning • Real Estate
Andrew S. Kohut
PartnerLand Use Law • Zoning Law • Real Estate Law
Jameson P. Van Eck
PartnerLand Use • Zoning Law • Litigation
Gary S. Poplaski
AssociateBusiness, Corporate & Commercial • Litigation • Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning • Real Estate
Ryan J. Byrnes
AssociateTax, Trusts, and Estates • Business and Corporate Tax Planning • Estate and Business • Litigation • Residential and Commercial Real Estate • General Corporate/Business Counseling
Jennifer M. Berardo
AssociateLand Use • Real Estate Development • Zoning & Planning • Litigation • Redevelopment • Outdoor Advertising
Katie J. Razin
Senior AssociateLand Use • Litigation • Municipal • Outdoor Advertising
Gareth D. Horell
AssociateLand Use • Zoning Law • Litigation
T. Matthew Wolfe II
AssociateBusiness, Corporate & Commercial • Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning
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April 23, 2024
On March 20, 2024, Governor Murphy signed into law, Bill S50/A4 setting a course for future determination as to and enforcement of the longstanding Mount Laurel Doctrine, the State’s mandate for each municipality to provide its fair share of affordable housing.
November 1, 2022
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October 15, 2022
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September 13, 2021
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June 4, 2020
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May 18, 2020
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May 18, 2020
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April 29, 2020
On Friday, April 24, 2020, there was an emergency adoption by NJDEP Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe concerning a waiver of […]
April 29, 2020
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