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Michael B Kates

Land use and zoning Attorney at Hackensack, NJ

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Professional, Competent, Courteous - everything you need
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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.

Licensed for 54 years
State NJ
Status Active
Acquired 1968
Updated 03/07/2023

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Kates, Nussman, Rapone, Ellis & Farhi, LLP.
190 Moore Street
Suite 306
Hackensack, NJ, 07601-7418
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Posted by nancy | September 25, 2016
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Problem with zoning board
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
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Professional, Competent, Courteous - everything you need
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
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Excellent land use advisor
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 fortunate he is representing us.

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AVVO RATING 8.7 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Kates Nussman Rapone Ellis & Farhi, LLP
  • 1969 - Present

Education

  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark (S.I. Newhouse Center for Law & Justice)
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1967
  • Colgate University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1964

Legal Cases

  • Della Bella, et al. v. Zoning Bd. of Palisades Park
  • Decided in favor of client neighbors.

Associations

  • Bergen County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • New Jersey State Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
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  • NJ Planning Officials
  • General Counsel Emeritus
  • N/A
  • North Jersey Friendship House
  • Trustee
  • N/A
  • Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities
  • Trustee
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • NJ Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • NJ Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • NJ Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Best in Bergen
  • 201 Magazine
  • 2013
  • NJ Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • 2011 Achievement in Planning Award
  • New Jersey Planning Officials
  • 2011
  • NJ Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • NJ Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • NJ Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
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Publications

  • Municipal Law Review
  • An Ethical Lapse and its Effect on a Municipal Contract
  • 1994
  • New Jersey Law Journal
  • Pop Quiz: Spot the 'Poison Pill' Conflict of Interest
  • 1993
  • Municipal Law Review
  • Civilian Complaint Review Boards - A Prototype
  • 1992
  • Municipal Law Review
  • Private Clubs Which Discriminate: Can Liquor Licenses be Withheld by the Municipality?
  • 1990
  • Municipal Law Review
  • Public Relations and Public Information Services - To Bid or Not to Bid
  • 1990
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Hackensack Land use and zoning Lawyer Michael B Kates
Michael B Kates
Land use and zoning Attorney
Hackensack, NJ
Licensed for 54 years
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