In memoriam 2025: Remembering those we lost in New Jersey commercial real estate

We said goodbye in 2025 to several key figures in New Jersey’s commercial real estate community. Some were industry icons whose careers spanned more than half a century, but all were remembered by colleagues as valued friends and team members. Here is a look back at our coverage and the tributes that poured in from across the industry.

VAM: Developer sells 158-unit Belleville rental property in $56 million deal with family office

The developer of a newly built, 158-unit apartment building in Belleville has reaped $55.5 million from its sale of the property, in a deal arranged by Veerman Asset Management.

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla mourns loss of real estate, litigation attorney Adam Garcia

Adam Garcia, a shareholder with Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC whom the firm recalled as a dedicated and talented real estate attorney, has died at age 37.

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC

As we continue to remain one of the most active law firms in New Jersey in the world of real estate development, our real estate group remains committed to delivering expertise and value to our clients, many of whom are creating some of the most impactful projects that enhance communities and drive economic growth. Looking back at our successes over the past year, we are proud to have played a key role in transformative developments, and we are excited for what lies ahead in 2025.

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.

Corliss, Ward of Giordano Halleran real estate, land use teams among newest shareholders

Giordano Halleran & Ciesla PC has named two new shareholders in its real estate and land use groups as part of four newly announced promotions on its Red Bank-based team.

Kushner kicks off long-awaited 360-unit project with Colts Neck’s first-ever apartments

Kushner has broken ground on a project that will bring 360 new apartments to Colts Neck, part of a sprawling, at times contentious development that is nearly 20 years in the making and will deliver the township’s first multifamily rentals.

Zimmerman elected to board of N.J. State Bar Association Land Use Law Section

Evan Zimmerman, a shareholder at Red Bank-based Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC, was recently elected to the board of directors of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Land Use Law Section. 

NAIOP celebrates the best in New Jersey commercial real estate, drawing 800 for 37th annual awards gala

The annual reception and networking extravaganza drew more than 800 industry leaders, as the chapter honored a series of key real estate players and transformative deals in New Jersey.

NAIOP unveils Deal of the Year finalists for industrial, winners for office and mixed-use

NAIOP New Jersey has announced its Deal of the Year winners in the office and mixed-use categories as well as three finalists for the industrial sector, with plans to highlight the honorees at its 37th annual Commercial Real Estate Awards Gala in mid-May.