Atty. Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr.

Atty. Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr.

Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisitions and dispositions, construction and permanent financing and 8 other areas of law.

Florham Park Florham Park 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. at a glance

Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. is a Partner based in Florham Park, New Jersey, practicing at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax litigation, m&a, estate tax, and construction. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1993) and New Jersey (1993). Educated at Rutgers University School of Law - Newark (J.D., 1993) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Florham Park, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. is a lawyer practicing real estate, acquisitions and dispositions, construction and permanent financing and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 1987, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Florham Park, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. 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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Tax Litigation

Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in New Jersey →

Estate & Gift Tax

Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in New Jersey →

Construction Law

Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →

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 Florham Park 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 Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr.

Where is Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr.'s law office located?
Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr.'s law practice is located in Florham Park, New Jersey. The firm is Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. handle?
Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. focuses on real estate, tax litigation, m&a, estate tax, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. practiced law?
Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. go to law school?
Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr. received?
Michael E. Rothpletz, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Rutgers University School of Law - Newark
- 1993
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1993
New Jersey
Admitted: 1993

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