Joseph L. Basralian (Real Estate, Land Use, Litigation, Lending)

Mr. Basralian is the Managing Partner of the Firm, and is an active member of a number of professional organizations. In addition, he has written numerous articles on various aspects of commercial real estate financing and leasing, and land use planning, and has lectured and participated in seminars on those topics. Throughout his professional career, Mr. Basralian has represented clients in all aspects of commercial real estate: acquisition, land use planning, financing and development, and he has also represented financial institutions in all aspects of commercial lending including over 300 economic development bond issues. He has represented business organizations in those areas, both within and without the State of New Jersey. He represents a wide variety of business entities involving all aspects of business, contracts, licensing agreements, mergers and acquisitions. His business background makes him uniquely qualified to provide both legal and business advice to his clients.

Mr. Basralian is active in many charities, serving as a Trustee of the Central Board of the Armenian General Benevolent Union, the largest Armenian charity in the world, Trustee of the Bergen Community College Foundation, having served as its President for two years, a Trustee of the Winifred M. Pitkin Foundation, Inc., former Secretary and Trustee of the Armenian Fund USA, and numerable other charitable organizations.

In 2005, Mr. Basralian was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his charitable endeavors on behalf of the community.