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
“We take our work very seriously but not necessarily ourselves.”
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September 16, 2024
Mark Balian weighs in on policy positions of the presidential candidates at fiduciarynews.com Now that the conventions are over, it’s [...]
July 15, 2024
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July 10, 2024
Answered by Ryan Byrnes at njmoneyhelp.com Q. My mom’s sister — my aunt — is currently in ICU and is [...]
July 10, 2024
Answered by Mark Balian at njmoneyhelp.com Q. Are rebates for things like electrical improvements available to homes in trust? And [...]
July 9, 2024
Answered by Mark Balian at njmoneyhelp.com Q. I have one checking and one savings account in Florida. One is funded [...]
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
On October 27, 2022, the Supreme Court issued an Order superseding its prior order from November 18, 2021. Effective immediately, […]
October 15, 2022
Governor Murphy recently signed legislation extending the authorization for restaurants and bars to offer outdoor dining to patrons. During COVID-19 […]
September 13, 2021
On September 7, 2021, the IRS issued Tax Tip 2021-131 providing important information on tax relief and how to get […]