Peter A. Chacanias
By Joshua Burd
Flaster Greenberg PC has welcomed Peter A. Chacanias as counsel in its real estate and land use and environmental departments, the Cherry Hill-based firm announced last week.
In his new role, Chacanias will advise commercial developers and property owners on all aspects of real estate from concept to ribbon cutting, including development, redevelopment, affordable housing, permitting and environmental compliance, according to a news release. The practice said he’ll draw on his strong background representing clients before planning boards, zoning boards of adjustment and other regulatory bodies across New Jersey, noting that he has deep experience with site plan approvals, subdivisions and variance applications.
Chacanias is also well versed in waterfront development, tidelands, wetlands, pinelands and historic preservation matters, plus interaction with state and federal environmental agencies.
“Welcoming Peter to the team is great for our clients,” said Michele G. Tarantino, chair of Flaster Greenberg’s real estate and land use and environmental departments. “He has spent his career assisting developers and property owners with complex land use and environmental matters. His arrival deepens our bench and enhances our ability to offer comprehensive legal assistance on real estate projects benefiting our communities.”
Chacanias is a former board solicitor for several municipal bodies throughout New Jersey, including the Point Pleasant Beach planning board, and the zoning boards of adjustment for the municipalities of Little Egg Harbor, Toms River and Summit. A frequent speaker, he has presented programs on land use, zoning tidelands, and other waterfront development topics at professional forums such as New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, the National Business Institute, the NEXUS Association of Realtors, Surety Title and Fidelity National Title.
The firm added that Chacanias is an active member of the New Jersey State Bar Association and currently serves on the board of directors of the NJSBA’s Land Use Section. He holds a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and a bachelor’s from Seton Hall University.
