Joseph Paparo Joins Porzio as Principal in the Real Estate Practice Group

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. (Porzio) is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Paparo is joining the firm as a principal in its Real Estate Practice Group. Mr. Paparo is a leader in land use and redevelopment law, whose experience will strengthen the firm’s real estate and environmental practices. Mr. Paparo also has a well-established reputation in Union County and throughout northern and central New Jersey, helping to further enhance the firm's ability to serve our clients throughout the Garden State and beyond.

“Land use is one of the most important areas in a state as developed as New Jersey,” said Vito A. Gagliardi, Jr., Porzio’s Managing Principal. “As redevelopment continues to be at the forefront, it is critical for our real estate practice to bring Joe on board for his tremendous skill in this area of law.”

"I am pleased to be a part of this talented Real Estate team," said Mr. Paparo. "The synergies between my land use and redevelopment experience combined with Porzio's unique service offerings of environmental, transactional and real estate litigation, will benefit current and future clients alike." 

Prior to joining Porzio, Mr. Paparo was a partner with Hehl & Hehl in Union, New Jersey. He also served as the Zoning Board Attorney for the Township of Hazlet, where he developed a keen understanding of the development approval process, to the benefit of his clients. 

Mr. Paparo received his B.A., cum laude, from the College of New Jersey in 1995 and his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1998. He is admitted in New Jersey and New York.