Atty. Frank J. Borin

Atty. Frank J. Borin

Frank Borin is an Equity partner at DeCotiis. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee whose practice includes work in the areas of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Development and Redevelopment, and Insurance.

Paramus Paramus 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Frank J. Borin at a glance

Frank J. Borin is an Equity Partner based in Paramus, New Jersey, practicing at DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, insurance, and energy. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995), New York (1995), and District of Columbia (2017). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Villanova University (B.S.B.A. Finance, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations •New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Paramus, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Frank Borin is an Equity partner at DeCotiis
  • He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee whose practice includes work in the areas of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Development and Redevelopment, and Insurance
  • Mr. Borin has extensive experience in the area of development and financing of affordable housing
  • He has served as counsel in connection with numerous affordable housing development and rehabilitation projects, including, most recently, a number of affordable housing conversions from public housing to Project-Based Section 8 housing under the U.S
  • Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Program
  • In all, Mr. Borin has closed more than fifteen RAD conversions, including the first public housing RAD conversion in the State, and he is currently working on a number of Section 22 Streamlined Voluntary Conversion transactions
  • Mr. Borin has also served as Fund Attorney to the New Jersey Public Housing Authority Joint Insurance Fund for more than fifteen years
  • He serves on the defense panels of several other joint insurance funds throughout the State and has substantial experience with the defense of various claims against public entities
  • Mr. Borin is also experienced in all aspects of the regulation, operation, and management of joint insurance funds in the State of New Jersey
  • Mr. Borin is a Registered Governmental Affairs Agent and he regularly works on his clients’ behalf with various State agencies, including the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Community Affairs, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and the Department of Banking and Insurance
  • He has also appeared before various State legislative committees in connection with legislation relating to his clients’ interests
  • Mr. Borin has also lectured on matters concerning compliance with the New Jersey Local Government Ethics Law, the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act and the New Jersey Open Public Records Act
  • He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance, cum laude, from Villanova University in 1990
  • He received his Juris Doctor in 1994 from Fordham University School of Law
  • Following law school, Mr. Borin clerked for the Honorable Kevin M. O’Halloran, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, Chancery Division
  • He currently serves as Special Counsel for the First Public Housing Authority Rental Assistance Demonstration
  • Mr. Borin has served in various civic roles including, most recently, as Deputy Mayor and as a member of the Planning Board in his hometown
  • Classes & Seminars •Lecturer, Ethical Issues, New Jersey Local Government Ethics Law Past Positions •Honorable Kevin M. O’Halloran, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, Chancery Division, Clerk, 1994 to 1995

Practice Areas Explained

Frank J. Borin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank J. Borin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

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Insurance Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Paramus 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frank J. Borin

Where is Frank J. Borin's law office located?
Frank J. Borin's law practice is located in Paramus, New Jersey. The firm is DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank J. Borin handle?
Frank J. Borin focuses on environmental, government, insurance, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Frank J. Borin practiced law?
Frank J. Borin has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Frank J. Borin go to law school?
Frank J. Borin earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.B.A. Finance, 1990).
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What awards or recognition has Frank J. Borin received?
Frank J. Borin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1994
B.S.B.A. Finance
Villanova University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1995
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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