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DIGroup acquires Queens-based Graf & Lewent Architects

DIGroup Architecture LLC has expanded its footprint and its offerings with the acquisition of Graf & Lewent Architects LLP, an established practice based in Queens.

DeSimone acquires KP Elevator Consulting, continuing expansion of in-house services

DeSimone Consulting Engineering has acquired KP Elevator Consulting, its latest move aimed at broadening and diversifying its platform for clients worldwide.

Owning the space: As New Jersey’s luxury housing boom continues, The Marketing Directors remains a dominant force and a key player

The Marketing Directors has become all but ubiquitous in the luxury apartment boom in Jersey City and New Jersey’s other top markets, allowing it to grow well beyond its New York City roots. It’s done so by not only providing its flagship sales and leasing services but playing an essential role for its clients during site acquisition, design and other phases of development.

Levin promotes Ciaravino to director of operations

Levin Management Corp. has elevated Denise Ciaravino to director of operations, citing her leadership and longstanding contributions to the firm’s property management department.

Veteran real estate attorney Bandazian joins Giordano Halleran as shareholder

Longtime commercial real estate attorney Khoren Bandazian has joined Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC as a shareholder, the Red Bank-based firm announced Wednesday.

Saul Ewing real estate attorney Nadell elevated to partner

Real estate and land use attorney Benjamin A. Nadell has joined the ranks of partner with Saul Ewing LLP’s Princeton-based team.

Veteran real estate, land use lawyer Porro joins Brach Eichler as member

Brach Eichler LLC has welcomed Kenneth A. Porro as a member of its land use group based in the firm’s Roseland headquarters.

NAI Mertz hires industrial specialist Randazzo as director

NAI Mertz has added to its brokerage team with the hiring of Sandro Randazzo as a director specializing in industrial sales and leasing.

Greenbaum Rowe joins Circulate NJ as latest member of logistics industry coalition

The business coalition known as Circulate NJ has welcomed another member, announcing the addition of powerhouse law firm Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP.

Van Name joins Bennett Realty & Development as associate

Bennett Realty & Development has expanded its Holmdel-based brokerage team with the addition of Alex Van Name as an associate.