Atty. Alan P. Fox
Chair, Alternative Energy and Co-Chair, Real Estate & Land Use Practice Mr. Fox focuses his practice on alternative energy (including wind and solar), banking, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, workouts, commercial and transportation litigation, commercial transactions, business/corporate law, commercial and residential real estate, zoning and land use law.
Alternative Energy & More Attorney · Serving Mount Laurel, NJ · 41+ Years Experience
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About Alan P. Fox at a Glance
Alan P. Fox is a Shareholder; Chair, Renewable Energy Department | Co-Chair, Real Estate and Land Use Department based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, practicing at Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, zoning, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985) and New Jersey U.S. District Court District of New Jersey U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsy (1985). Educated at California Western School of Law, San Diego, California (J.D., 1984) and Rutgers College, Rutgers State University, New Brunswick, New Jersey (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Mount Laurel, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan P. Fox
- Chair, Alternative Energy and Co-Chair, Real Estate & Land Use Practice Mr. Fox focuses his practice on alternative energy (including wind and solar), banking, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, workouts, commercial and transportation litigation, commercial transactions, business/corporate law, commercial and residential real estate, zoning and land use law
- Mr. Fox has developed his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, commercial transactions, bankruptcy, business law, real estate, real estate tax appeals, renewable energy law, zoning and land use law
- He represents both lenders and borrowers in commercial lending
- He has over 30 years of experience presenting land use applications before zoning and planning boards, including 8 years as the solicitor for the Riverside Township Land Use Board
- He has litigated zoning matters at the appellate level
- He successfully won a railroad condemnation case for a Class 1 railroad before the NJ Supreme Court
- His commercial real estate practice covers shopping centers, restaurants, retail, office buildings, manufacturing, warehouses and residential developments, as well as net metering and community solar energy projects
- He navigates his clients through the local, county and the state regulatory permits and approvals process
- Currently, his alternative energy practice has expanded into transactions related to and obtaining zoning approvals for photovoltaic solar electric production systems in New Jersey, as well as transactional documents for solar projects including options and purchase agreements, easements, PPAs and related documents
- His alternative energy practice is expanding into more growth opportunities including electric vehicle charging stations, development of the Offshore Wind industry and battery storage for alternative energy projects
- Mr. Fox’s commercial litigation experience covers a wide variety of industries, including banking, landscape, manufacturing, construction, automotive retail, real estate development, wholesale floral and solar energy projects
- He also assists creditors with collections under notes and loan agreements, security agreements, mortgage foreclosure, replevin or assignments of rents
- His representation of creditors in the bankruptcy court includes negotiating cash collateral agreements, stay relief motions, defending preference actions, non-dischargeability issues, rejection/assumption of executor contract or lease issues
- Publications Recent Developments in Alternative Energy - Features periodic articles discussing recent developments in New Jersey’s alternative energy sector, Editor and Author, 2023 to present. “Y2K Federal Statutory Update,” November, 1999. “US Supreme Court Rules on Expert Reports,” October, 1999
- Classes and Seminars “Airbnb, VRBO, and Short-Term Leases: OBBBA and Other Hot Topics,” National Business Institute, April 2026 “Short-Term Rentals: Navigating Uncharted Water of Airbnb and Vrbo Zoning and Land Use Issues,” National Business Institute, November 2025. “Property Disputes: Partition Actions, Adverse Possession, Quiet Title, and More,” National Business Institute, June 2025. “New Jersey Real Estate Law 101,” National Business Institute, December 2024. “Commercial Real Estate Contracts A-Z,” National Business Institute, September 2024. “Overcoming Real Estate Land Use and Environmental Challenges,” National Business Institute, June 2024 “New Jersey Real Estate Closings from Start to Finish,” National Business Institute, June 2024 “New Jersey Easements, Rights-of-Way and Eminent Domain,” HalfMoon Education, Inc., May 2024 “Trespass, Adverse Possession, and Unauthorized Use of Land Under New Jersey Law,” HalfMoon Education, Inc., April 2024 “Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law in New Jersey,” National Business Institute, March 2024 “Commercial Real Estate Contracts A-Z: Drafting, Review, and Negotiation Tips No Real Estate Lawyer Should Do Without,” National Business Institute, December 2023 “Land Use and Zoning in New Jersey: From Application to Appeal - Walk Step by Step Through the Process With Insights From Seasoned Attorneys,” National Business Institute, November 2023 “11+ Real Estate Closing Problems-Solved: Protect Your Clients and Keep the Transaction Moving-Easement and Access Issues and Zoning Inconsistent With Intended Land Use.” National Business Institute, October 2023 “New Jersey Advanced Real Estate Law Guide 2023: Advanced Lease Provisions, Topics: Updates, and Tactics
- Land Use, Zoning, and Development Updates You Need to Know,” National Business Institute, July 2023 “Drafting Specialty Leases: Farm, Restaurant Leases, and More - Expand Your Skillset and Draft Customized Leases,” National Business Institute, March 2023. “Land Use and Zoning Issues 2023: Issues That Need to be on Your Radar,” National Business Institute, February 2023
Practice Areas Explained
Alan P. Fox's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan P. Fox handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Mount Laurel.
Business & Corporate Law in Mount Laurel
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Real Estate Law in Mount Laurel
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Tax Law in Mount Laurel
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Land Use & Zoning in Mount Laurel
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Cannabis & Marijuana Law in Mount Laurel
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Mount Laurel
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mount Laurel are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Mount Laurel Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Mount Laurel-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Mount Laurel Choose Alan P. Fox
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan P. Fox's practice in the field of business, real estate, tax, zoning, and cannabis.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan P. Fox brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey U.S. District Court District of New Jersey U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsy, Alan P. Fox can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and tax, Alan P. Fox can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Mount Laurel
A Mount Laurel-based practice means Alan P. Fox attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alan P. Fox Handles in Mount Laurel
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