Atty. Alan R. Hammer
When there is a complex real estate deal to be done, whether it is a purchase or sale, tax appeal, or other legal matter, prominent real estate developers and investors call on Alan Hammer. For nearly 50 years, Alan has concentrated his practice in the areas of investment real estate transactions and tax appeals, representing the purchasers and sellers of office buildings, shopping centers, industrial facilities, apartment complexes, and vacant land.
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Alan R. Hammer is a real estate and estate litigation attorney based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Brach Eichler LLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1971), New York (1984), and Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 1971) and Rider University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- When there is a complex real estate deal to be done, whether it is a purchase or sale, tax appeal, or other legal matter, prominent real estate developers and investors call on Alan Hammer
- For nearly 50 years, Alan has concentrated his practice in the areas of investment real estate transactions and tax appeals, representing the purchasers and sellers of office buildings, shopping centers, industrial facilities, apartment complexes, and vacant land
- Alan is also personally active in the acquisition, ownership, management, and operation of investment properties, primarily multifamily complexes, throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania
- He is also recognized for his ability to effectively assist in the resolution of inter-family or inter-partner/member disputes as they relate to the ownership of all types of real estate assets
- Alan brings this vast knowledge and experience – as well as his unique perspective – to every transaction
- He is a former Managing Partner of Brach Eichler and has served on the firm’s Executive Committee since its inception
- Known for his integrity and practical approach, Alan is also highly successful in real estate tax appeals
- He has been involved in obtaining landmark rulings, including the Supreme Court’s Glen Wall Associates decision, one of the most important and widely cited decisions on the valuation of investment properties
- Alan and the real estate team at Brach Eichler have particular expertise in multifamily housing
- Their clients include some of the largest, most well-respected owners of multifamily properties in the region and beyond
- In recent years, they have closed transactions in Connecticut, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida, and Georgia
- The esteemed attorney ranking company Chambers USA notes that sources “have a great deal of respect for” Alan Hammer. “He is excellent – he has a great depth of knowledge and concentrates on making transactions work from a business perspective. .
- He has a wealth of knowledge and an ability to solve problems and close deals.” According to Chambers, Alan is considered by peers and clients to be “one of the finest real estate attorneys in the state of New Jersey…a skilled and seasoned lawyer who is a deal-maker first and foremost – he always focuses on his clients’ best interests and not on scoring points.” The recipient of numerous awards, Alan is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers USA as a leader in New Jersey Real Estate
- He has been named to the first tier of practitioners every year since 2010
- Alan has also been recognized for the past 16 years by The Best Lawyers in America© and by New Jersey Super Lawyers
- In 2018, he was named a New Jersey business icon by NJBIZ and the 2018 Newark Litigation – Real Estate Lawyer of the Year by The Best Lawyers in America©
- Alan is a significant contributor to Jewish organizations, most notably the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ
- He is currently serving as Major Gifts Co-Chair in support of the 2019 UJA Annual Campaign
- In 2018, Alan received the Distinguished Judge Learned Hand Award from the New Jersey chapter of the American Jewish Committee for his excellence in, and contributions to, the legal community
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
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 Roseland 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 andnue, 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.
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