Atty. Marc D. Policastro

Atty. Marc D. Policastro

Mr. Policastro is a transactional, business attorney, who focuses his practice in development, redevelopment, environmental compliance cases, corporate transactional matters, land use, zoning and business counseling.

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Profile Summary

About Marc D. Policastro at a glance

Marc D. Policastro is a real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Red Bank, New Jersey, practicing at Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC. Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Woodbridge) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Woodbridge) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serands clients in Red Bank, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Policastro is a transactional, business attorney, who focuses his practice in development, redevelopment, environmental compliance cases, corporate transactional matters, land use, zoning and business counseling
  • Admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York, he has represented numerous national developers, manufacturers, cogeneration facilities and utilities, automobile dealerships, lenders, borrowers and municipal boards in myriad land use contexts, including commercial and residential development and due diligence matters
  • He also focuses on complex remediation cases and general environmental compliance counseling
  • He has significant experience in ISRA, Spill Act, LSRP, UST and related hazardous substance regulatory matters and redevelopment of contaminated sites
  • Mr. Policastro is originally from New York City and was raised in Holmdel, NJ
  • Mr. Policastro attended Christian Brothers Academy, University of Richmond and Seton Hall Law School
  • He now resides with his two children in Little Silver, NJ
  • Mr. Policastro is the co-author of The Remediation Wire, a blog devoted to a broad range of environmental news, laws, regulations and upcoming events in the environmental field

Practice Areas Explained

Marc D. Policastro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc D. Policastro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Red Bank 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 Marc D. Policastro

Where is Marc D. Policastro's law office located?
Marc D. Policastro's law practice is located in Red Bank, New Jersey. The firm is Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marc D. Policastro handle?
Marc D. Policastro focuses on real estate, zoning, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Marc D. Policastro go to law school?
Marc D. Policastro earned their education at (J.D., 1990).
How can I contact Marc D. Policastro for a consultation?
You can contact Marc D. Policastro directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Marc D. Policastro received?
Marc D. Policastro's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Woodbridge); Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Woodbridge); Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1990

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Woodbridge)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Woodbridge)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Woodbridge)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Real Estate (Woodbridge)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law (Woodbridge)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Woodbridge)
- 2015

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