Real Estate Development
Resume:
John P. Kaplan
* ********* ****** ● Highland Park, New Jersey 08904
********@**************.***
PROFILE
Accomplished attorney with extensive experience in corporate, real estate development,
land use, and municipal law and various commercial litigation areas. Adept at drafting
and negotiating real estate, corporate and litigation documents, and competent in
engaging clients and adversaries in compatible and adversarial roles. Strong work ethic
and demonstrated legal skills that facilitate producing a quality work product that is often
commended.
Admitted in New Jersey, New York, and United States District Court for the District
of New Jersey.
EXPERIENCE
Law Offices of John P. Kaplan, LLC, Randolph, New Jersey
Owner, 2013- Present
Manages aspects of Real Estate Development, including:
Drafting and negotiating contracts for sale of real estate, leases, deeds,
easements, planned real estate development, and condominium
registration documents;
Researches municipal redevelopment and local development laws and
procedures;
Obtains municipal land use approvals based on knowledge of development
laws;
Drafts real estate dispute litigation documents, argues motions, and attends
landlord tenant court.
Engages in various legal work in the Corporate Department such as:
Drafting license applications, petitions, and compliance documents.
Engages in various criminal defense matters including the defense of individuals in
municipal court matters ranging from minor traffic violations to driving under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
Rogut McCarthy LLC, Cranford, New Jersey
Associate, 2009 - 2012
Managed aspects of General Counsel services to several municipalities including:
Drafting local legislation, resolutions, and employment contracts;
Negotiating and drafting employment contracts with bargaining units;
Conducting employee grievance and disciplinary hearings;
Drafting contract agreements on behalf of the municipality.
Managed aspects of General Counsel and Special Counsel services of public housing
authorities and Section 8-based housing complexes including:
Reviewing and approving public contract bid packages;
Representing housing authority in closing of mixed financed
redevelopment and remediation of urban properties for public
housing;
Drafting and negotiating acquisition documents for the redevelopment
of property.
Engaged in various criminal defense matters including:
Service as public defender in two municipalities.
Served as Planning Board Attorney for local municipalities.
Fox Rothschild, LLP, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Associate, 2004 - 2009
Managed aspects of Real Estate Development, including:
Drafted and negotiated contracts for sale of real estate, leases, deeds,
easements, planned real estate development, and condominium
registration documents;
Researched municipal redevelopment and local development laws and
procedures;
Obtained municipal land use approval based on knowledge of development
laws;
Drafted real estate dispute litigation documents, argued motions, and attended
landlord tenant court.
Engaged in various legal work in the Corporate Department such as:
Obtained casino licenses and achieved compliance process for licenses in
several jurisdictions;
Drafted license applications, petitions, and compliance documents.
New Jersey Supreme Court, Trenton, New Jersey
Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Virginia A. Long, A.J.S.C., 2003-2004
Conducted research and drafted legal memorandum for the New Jersey Supreme
Court.
EDUCATION
Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, New Jersey Juris
Doctor, 2003
Honors: Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Member: Seton Hall University, Journal of Sports Law
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut Bachelor
of Arts, 1999
PUBLICATION
“Federal District Court Improperly Dismissed All Claims By Professional Athlete When
State Claims May Not Have Been Pre-Empted By Labor Management Relations Act Due
to Their Lack of Dependence On The Collective Bargaining Agreement,” 13 SETON
HALL JOURNAL OF SPORTS LAW, 177 (2003)
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