Robert Beckelman

Robert Beckelman


Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A.

Recognized since 2013

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Real Estate Law

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Robert Beckelman is a shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. concentrating his practice in redevelopment, land use and zoning, affordable housing and related litigation. Mr. Beckelman represents real estate developers and property owners in connection with land use and zoning matters and disputes as well as municipalities as special redevelopment, housing or litigation counsel.

On the transactional side of his practice, Mr. Beckelman negotiates and drafts contracts, developer and tax abatement agreements, and advises on legal issues related to the preparation of redevelopment reports, plans and public documents. He advises clients on statutory and regulatory compliance aspects of redevelopment projects, eminent domain, municipal governance, state agency reviews and approvals, and affordable housing requirements.

On the litigation side, Mr. Beckelman appears in New Jersey Superior Court in land use, zoning, condemnation, commercial and civil litigation matters. He represents clients in appearances before local boards and agencies, governing bodies and state agencies. His experience also encompasses code enforcement issues, local government laws, procurement, public bidding and contracts, elections and lobbying laws, Tidelands and CAFRA issues, and municipal court matters.

Location
  • 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Suite 900
    Woodbridge, NJ 07095-0958
Education
  • Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 2000
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, B.A.
Bar Admissions
  • New Jersey, 2000
Affiliations
  • New Jersey Builders Association - Redevelopment Committee
  • Mercer County Bar Association - Member
  • Middlesex County Bar Association - Mediator for Chancery Division
  • PlanSmart NJ - Member, Board of Directors
Court Admissions
  • Supreme Court of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States Supreme Court

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Real Estate

Publications

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