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  • Richard F. Hamilton

    Richard F. Hamilton

    Retired Shareholder
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    Richard F. Hamilton is a Retired Partner and former Chair of Stark & Stark’s Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use Group. Mr. Hamilton has over 40 years of experience in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate development and transactional work. Mr. Hamilton has extensive experience in planning, zoning, and land use matters throughout New Jersey.

    He regularly handled filings and registrations for condominiums and homeowner associations with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. His representation of clients included the purchase, sale, and mortgage transactions on commercial properties, as well as representation of lenders in real estate-based loan origination and workout transactions.

    Prior to becoming a Shareholder at Stark & Stark, he was a partner for 12 years in the law firm of Destribats & Hamilton.

    Education

    • J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, 1974
    • B.A., Philosophy, Rutgers University, 1967

    Professional Organizations

    • Association of Real Estate Attorneys of New Jersey – Past president, past treasurer, member of the Board of Trustees
    • Real Estate Section of the Mercer County Bar Association – Past chair and member of the Board of Trustees
    • New Jersey Builders Association
    • Central Jersey Builders Association
    • New Jersey Institute of Local Government
    • The Hamilton Partnership for Hamilton Township Economic Development
    • American Bar Association
    • New Jersey State Bar Association
    • Mercer County Bar Association

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