Francis Clifford Gibbons

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Francis Clifford Gibbons

also known as F. Clifford Gibbons, Clifford Gibbons

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Licensed for 36 years

Land use and zoning Lawyer at Princeton, NJ
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, State, Local And Municipal Law, General Practice ... +4 more

475 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ

About Francis

Biography

Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, Banking Law and Regulation, 1988. Co-Author, New Jersey Casebook on Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law, Gann Law Books (2004). Adjunct Instructor, Rutge...

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

General Practice 16%

16%
Government 16%

16%
Land Use and Zoning 16%

37 years

16%
Litigation 16%

16%
Real Estate 16%

16%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 16%

37 years

16%
Other 4%

4%

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

F. Clifford Gibbons Attorney at Law, LLC

475 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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Anne Studholme

Land use and zoning lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cliff is recognized across New Jersey as a land use and municipal lawyer of great integrity and knowledge. He serves on multiple committees dedicated to maintaining and improving our laws in those areas, as well as civic endeavors. Cliff is also a true gentleman, with composure, kindness, courtesy and warmth. His clients have his unswerving loyalty and advocacy."

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Andrew Leimbach

Land use and zoning lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dennis Galvin

Land use and zoning lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Clifford is recognized as an expert in the areas of Redevelopment and Land Use. He recently shared his views on Developer Agreements for Institute of Continuing Legal Education."

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Anne Studholme

Land use and zoning lawyer

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Andrew Leimbach

Land use and zoning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2013

Top Rated Lawyer in Energy, Environmental and Land Use Law, American Lawyer Media/National Law Journal

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2006

Achievement in Planning Award, New Jersey Planning Officials

2006

Distinguished Alumni Award, The Hun School of Princeton

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Of Counsel, Dolan and Dolan, P.A.

2004 - Present

Owner and Managing Member, F. Clifford Gibbons, Attorney at Law, LLC

1900 - Present

Owner and Managing Partner, F. Clifford Gibbons Attorney at Law, LLC

1900 - Present

Of Counsel, Dolan and Dolan, P.A. A Professional Corporation

2004 - 2005

Of Counsel, Maselli Warren, PC

2000 - 2004

Counsel, Smith, Stratton, Wise Heher & Brennan, LLP

1997 - 2000

Senior Associate, Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C.

1995 - 1996

Associate, Shain, Schaffer & Rafanello, P.C.

1993 - 1995

Associate, Michael A. Pane, P.C.

1990 - 1993

Associate, Dolan and Dolan, P.A.

1989 - 1990

Law Clerk to Hon. C. Judson Hamlin and Hon. Joseph E. Sadofski, New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, Middlesex County

1988 - 1988

Summer Associate, James T. Gibbons, Esq., P.C.

1982 - 1982

Legal Intern to the Hon. David D. Furman, New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division

Associations

1994 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Sussex County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

New Jersey Planning Officials

Member, Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel

1989 - Present

Princeton Bar Association

Member, Past President, Trustee Emeritus

1989 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member; Trustee, Land Use and Local Government Sections

Sample of Legal Cases

Pickett v. Lloyd's 131 N.J. 457 (1993)

Client (Plaintiff) was victorious.

Dunbar Homes v. Zoning Board, 233 N.J. 546 (2018)

Client (Defendant) was victorious.

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Education

1989

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

The Queen's College, Oxford University

N/A

1983

Colgate University

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

1983

Colgate University

BA

1979

The Hun School of Princeton

Preparatory School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2018

New Jersey Land Use Institute

Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law

2017

New Jersey Land Use Institute

Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law

2016

New Jersey Land Use Institute

Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law

Publications

2014

Rutgers University Center for Government Services Zoning Administration and Enforcement in New Jersey

2010

Gann Law Books New Jersey Zoning and Land Use Administration

2009

Gann Law Books New Jersey Zoning and Land Use Administration

2008

Gann Law Books New Jersey Casebook on Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law (Third Edition)

2008

Gann Law Books New Jersey Zoning and Land Use Administration

2007

Gann Law Books New Jersey Zoning and Land Use Administration

2006

Gann Law Books New Jersey Casebook on Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law (Second Edition)

2006

Gann Law Books New Jersey Zoning and Land Use Administration

2004

Sourcebooks, Inc. How to Start a Business in New Jersey

2004

Gann Law Books New Jersey Casebook on Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law

2002

Sourcebooks How to File For Divorce in New Jersey

2002

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine Ethical Considerations in Collection Activity and Creditor Representation

1999

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine Ethical Considerations in Foreclosure

Languages

English

Activity

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