Lisa A John

Lisa A. John-Basta serves as the Chair of the Redevelopment, Land Use & Zoning Group at her firm. With nearly 20 years of experience, she represents both municipalities and private developers in land use and redevelopment matters. Here are some key points about her practice:

Representation: Lisa regularly appears before governing bodies, planning boards, and zoning boards of adjustment across the State. She advocates on behalf of developers in various applications, including site plans, subdivisions, variances, and zoning interpretations.
Redevelopment Process: Her practice focuses on guiding developers through the redevelopment process. This involves close collaboration with municipal governments to identify areas in need of redevelopment, drafting redevelopment plans, negotiating agreements, and securing tax abatements.
Authorship: Lisa co-authored the authoritative treatise on land use and zoning in New Jersey, titled New Jersey Zoning & Land Use Administration, 2015-2024 Editions. This well-regarded resource, commonly known as the “Cox Book,” provides valuable insights for professionals in the field.
Additional Authorship: She also contributed to the Municipal Land Use Law Chapter in the Complete Guide to Planning in New Jersey, both in the 2010 Third Edition and the 2018 Fourth Edition published by the American Planning Association, New Jersey Chapter.
Background: Before joining her current firm, Lisa worked as counsel at Genova Burns Giantomasi & Webster. She also gained experience as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable B. Theodore Bozonelis, Assignment Judge of the Morris and Sussex Vicinages of the Superior Court of New Jersey.
Honors and Recognition:

Included in The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2024)
Recognized in ROI-NJ as an Influencer: Women in Business (2024)
Named among NJBIZ’s Best 50 Women in Business (2021)
Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Stars list for Land Use and Zoning Law (2010)
Lisa John-Basta’s insights and legal expertise have made a significant impact on land use and redevelopment projects throughout New Jersey123. If you have any further questions or need additional details, feel free to ask!