Stephen P. Sinisi

Stephen P. Sinisi is the founding and managing member of his Paramus, New Jersey, law firm. His practice includes zoning, land use and development, redevelopment, tax appeals, municipal and government law, prerogative writs litigation, civil and chancery litigation, real estate, and commercial transactions. He advises public and private clients on property, municipal, development, and dispute matters.

Sinisi earned his law degree from Rutgers University School of Law and was admitted to the New Jersey Bar after graduation. His legal training established the foundation for a long practice involving real estate, municipal law, land use, litigation, and public-sector representation. That background supports analysis of development approvals, government authority, tax disputes, property rights, and commercial transactions affected by local and state legal requirements.

Sinisi has served in numerous public legal roles, including municipal counsel, planning board counsel, prosecutor, and municipal court judge. He served as General Counsel and special counsel to the Bergen County Utilities Authority and represented municipalities in several capacities. New Jersey Superior Court appointments have included condemnation commissioner, special fiscal agent, and receiver in matters involving business disputes and contested financial interests.

Stephen P. Sinisi is admitted before New Jersey courts, the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the US Supreme Court. His career combines real estate, land use, municipal service, and civil litigation. He brings extensive familiarity with local government procedures and property regulation to transactions, development matters, appeals, and contested proceedings. His work spans decades.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Stephen P. Sinisi, Esq., LLC
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Condemnation Commissioner, Superior Court of New Jersey
• Member, Bergen County Bar Association, Land Use Section
• Planning Board Attorney, Fairview
• Planning Board Attorney, Hillsdale
• Special Counsel and Real Estate Tax Appeals Counsel, Town of East Rutherford
• Borough Attorney, Palisades Park
• Borough Attorney, Leonia
• Borough Attorney, Dumont
• Interim Borough Attorney, Hasbrouck Heights

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Rutgers University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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