Richard S. Israel, of Counsel
 
Brownfield Redevelopment Construction
Corporate, Business & Tax Eminent Domain
Environmental Real Estate
Tax Appeals

Richard S. Israel brings his broad experience in business and real estate to every matter to maximize value to his clients. Having worked as in-house counsel for both privately held and publicly traded Fortune 500 companies, Mr. Israel is keenly able to view each transaction from the perspective of his client. He knows the importance of providing his clients prompt, thorough and results-driven service.

Mr. Israel has considerable experience in all phases of real estate practice, from initial site evaluation through land acquisition, due diligence, approvals, closing, community associations, sales and leases. Mr. Israel has also practiced extensively in the field of eminent domain by representing clients at various stages of condemnation proceedings from initial negotiations through the appeal of the commissioner's award of just compensation.

Mr. Israel helps clients achieve their business goals by forming companies, negotiating and drafting business acquisition agreements and other contracts. Mr. Israel also helps clients identify, evaluate and minimize risks inherent in each transaction and business operation, while never losing sight of his clients’ ultimate business objectives.

Background

Education
J.D., with honors, 1984, Rutgers University School of Law
B.A., with high honors, 1981, Political Science, Rutgers University

Honors and Affiliations
AV rated in Martindale Hubbell

Bar Admissions
Mr. Israel is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Professional Activities
Corporate & Business Law Section
Land Use Law Section
New Jersey Bar Association
South Jersey Builders League

Community Involvement
Mr. Israel is a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International through the Haddon Heights Rotary Club, of which he is also a former President. In his younger days, Mr. Israel spent a great deal of time playing ice hockey and coached the JV team at Holy Cross High School; lately, however, he hopes to improve his golf game at Tavistock Country Club, where he is an Active Member.

To contact Mr. Israel, please call our office at 856-354-7700 or e-mail him at risrael@earpcohn.com.

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