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Mr. Kates was lead attorney in arbitration proceedings on behalf of Tenafly, NJ homeowners who contracted with Brunelleschi Construction, LLC to renovate their home at a cost of $200,000+. Homeowners awarded $857,894 by arbitrator against Brunelleschi, as well as HGTV "Kitchen Cousins" John Colaneri of Ramsey and Anthony Carrino of Jersey, of the firm. The arbitration award on July 23, 2015 included the costs to remediate and complete the home improvements and damages for consumer fraud.
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Acquired: 1968
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190 Moore Street, Suite 306, Hackensack, NJ, 07601-7418
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Posted by nancy | September 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
With regard to a fence to enclose a back-yard swimming pool, the Town was making unreasonable, unsolvable demands on us and being totally unresponsive. Mr. Kates accompanied us to a meeting and negotiated with the local officials to obtain a reasonable settlement.
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kates successfully won an arbitration award against a pair unscrupulous design/build contractors who, after 1) overcharging me, 2) lying to me about the status of final inspections, and 3) rendering my home completely uninhabitable, sued me for 'non-payment'.
Posted by John | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Kates is a seasoned veteran of NJ land use and municipal law, and we have benefitted greatly from his advice. He listens, which is refreshing because so many attorneys love the sound of their own voice. He is also prompt to reply to emails and phone calls. He's a great attorney and I feel fortuna...
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2015
NJ Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
NJ Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
NJ Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2013
Best in Bergen, 201 Magazine
2012
NJ Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
2011 Achievement in Planning Award, New Jersey Planning Officials
2011
NJ Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
NJ Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
NJ Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1969 - Present
Attorney, Kates Nussman Rapone Ellis & Farhi, LLP
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Member
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General Counsel Emeritus
Trustee
Trustee
Decided in favor of client neighbors.
1967
JD - Juris Doctor
1964
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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English
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