Atty. Michael J. Lubben

Atty. Michael J. Lubben

Michael J. Lubben is a Director of Gibbons P.C., practicing in the Corporate Department and a member of the firm's Distressed Situations Group.

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About Michael J. Lubben at a glance

Michael J. Lubben is a business attorney based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at FBT Gibbons LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association. Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1996) and New York Law School (—, 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael J. Lubben is a Director of Gibbons P.C., practicing in the Corporate Department and a member of the firm's Distressed Situations Group
  • Mr. Lubben has had extensive experience with financial, corporate and business matters for a variety of private and public companies including healthcare companies, banks, governmental authorities and charter schools
  • Mr. Lubben’s practice focuses on transactional work, with an emphasis on real estate financing transactions, issues relating to the Uniform Commercial Code and cross-border transactions
  • He is also actively involved in the representation of companies in the healthcare field, both on a transactional basis and for general counsel purposes
  • He regularly counsels clients with respect to joint ventures and strategic alliances, shareholder disputes, sales, distribution and agency agreements, the formation and structure of business entities, and the merger, acquisition and disposition of business interests
  • He has represented investors, banks and other financial institutions, governmental authorities, and businesses in, among other matters, secured commercial financings, lease securitizations and financings (including mezzanine lending, sale-leasebacks and lease-leasebacks), syndications and participations in multi-lender financings, trading of distressed debt, bond indenture financings, securitizations, workouts of C & I loans, real estate loans, letters of credit, restructurings of large businesses and foreclosures
  • Mr. Lubben was elected chair of the Banking Law Section of the NJ State Bar Association in 2013 for a 2 year term

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Lubben's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Newark 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 J. Lubben

Where is Michael J. Lubben's law office located?
Michael J. Lubben's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is FBT Gibbons LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Lubben handle?
Michael J. Lubben focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
Where did Michael J. Lubben go to law school?
Michael J. Lubben earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (—, 1996).
How can I contact Michael J. Lubben for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael J. Lubben received?
Michael J. Lubben's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
New York Law School
- 1996
New York Law School
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Acquisition Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Derivatives
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Loan Documentation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Restructurings
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Syndicate Transaction Lending
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Synthetic Leasing
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Uniform Commercial Code
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cornerstone Honoree of Build with Purpose, Inc., 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association

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