Michael B Kates

Michael B Kates

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 57 years

Land use and zoning Lawyer at Hackensack, NJ
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, State, Local And Municipal Law, Business ... +3 more

190 Moore Street, Suite 306, Hackensack, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 57 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1968

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Location

Kates, Nussman, Rapone, Ellis & Farhi, LLP.

190 Moore Street, Suite 306, Hackensack, NJ, 07601-7418

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Michael B Kates's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by nancy | September 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

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 | Hired Attorney

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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 | Hired Attorney

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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 fortuna...te he is representing us.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1969 - Present

Attorney, Kates Nussman Rapone Ellis & Farhi, LLP

Associations

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

NJ Planning Officials

General Counsel Emeritus

North Jersey Friendship House

Trustee

Jewish Association for Developmental Disabilities

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

Della Bella, et al. v. Zoning Bd. of Palisades Park

Decided in favor of client neighbors.

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Education

1967

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark (S.I. Newhouse Center for Law & Justice)

JD - Juris Doctor

1964

Colgate University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

1994

Municipal Law Review An Ethical Lapse and its Effect on a Municipal Contract

1993

New Jersey Law Journal Pop Quiz: Spot the 'Poison Pill' Conflict of Interest

1992

Municipal Law Review Civilian Complaint Review Boards - A Prototype

1990

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

Languages

English

Activity

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