ATTORNEY BIO
Frank E. Ferruggia Jr., Esq.
Founder & Managing Attorney
Frank E. Ferruggia Jr., Esq. is the Founder and Managing Attorney of The Law Office of Frank E. Ferruggia Jr. LLC, a Hackensack-based firm focused on residential and commercial real estate transactions, commercial leasing, property tax appeals, business disputes, and real estate-related litigation throughout New Jersey. He advises clients in matters involving contract negotiation and closings, commercial and residential leasing, business acquisitions and sales, ownership disputes, commercial disputes, and related litigation. He represents buyers, sellers, investors, developers, property owners, landlords, tenants, and business owners, and is known for providing practical guidance tailored to the needs of each client.
He earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh. During law school, he interned for the Honorable Dennis M. Cavanaugh of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the Honorable Michael R. Casale, J.S.C., of the Superior Court of New Jersey. He has also served as a guest lecturer for the NYU Schack School of Real Estate and at Seton Hall University School of Law on the attorney’s role in real estate closings.
Education
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Juris Doctor, Seton Hall University School of Law, 2014
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Bachelor of Arts, University of Pittsburgh, 2010
Bar Admissions
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New Jersey, 2015
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United States District Court, District of New Jersey, 2015
Professional Membership
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Representative matters include:
Transactions
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Represented purchaser in the contract review and negotiation of a $40 million multifamily portfolio acquisition in Newark, New Jersey.
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Represented purchaser in the $7.9 million acquisition of a Newark portfolio consisting of four multifamily properties, including contract negotiations, due diligence, and closing. Matter featured in NJBIZ in April 2020.
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Represented purchaser in the $2 million acquisition of land for multifamily development, including contract negotiations, due diligence, and closing.
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Represented seller in the $2.2 million sale of an industrial building in Carlstadt, New Jersey.
Leasing
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Represented an out-of-state landlord in resolving a nonpayment dispute involving a 33,500-square-foot single-tenant commercial property and in negotiating and preparing a new long-term lease.
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Represented tenant in the negotiation of a 10,000-square-foot industrial lease in Middlesex, New Jersey.
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Represented tenant in the negotiation of a 4,800-square-foot industrial lease in Edison, New Jersey, involving significant environmental issues.
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Negotiated the early termination of a commercial lease for a tenant at Gateway Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Real Estate Litigation / Dispute Resolution
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Successfully resolved a real estate closing dispute in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Paterson, through settlement negotiations before a scheduled Order to Show Cause hearing.
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Represented plaintiff in a contested New Jersey real estate dispute involving a lease with option to purchase and claims for specific performance, resolved through negotiated settlement after motion practice and appeal.
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Successfully resolved a contested New Jersey real estate and LLC dispute through mediation involving ownership interests, disputed member contributions, and allocation of sale proceeds.
Tax Appeals
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Represented the owner of an industrial property in South Brunswick, New Jersey, in successfully defending against a municipal complaint seeking to increase the property’s assessment, resulting in tax savings of more than $130,000 over three years.
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Represented the owner of a commercial property in Hackensack, New Jersey, in securing a reduction in assessed value of more than $1 million, resulting in substantial tax savings and application of the Freeze Act in subsequent years.
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Handled residential property tax appeals in the New Jersey Tax Court, achieving successful outcomes for homeowners.
Residential/Refinance
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Represented hundreds of buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions throughout New Jersey, from contract negotiation through closing, and represented homeowners in refinance transactions throughout New Jersey.
PRACTICE AREAS
New Jersey Office
2 University Plaza
Suite 100
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Email: FrankJr@FFerruggia-law.com
Tel: (862) 246- 6496
Fax: (201) 645- 1201
Hours of Operation: Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm