Atty. Stephen A. Kisker
Stephen Kisker, a Member in the firm’s Real Estate Group, and Chair of its Renewable Energy & Sustainability Team, advises on all facets of commercial real estate acquisition, development, financing, redevelopment, management and disposition. Steve also assists end users, contractors, developers, investors and lenders in the sale, purchase, structuring and development of renewable energy projects.
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Stephen A. Kisker is a real estate and energy attorney based in Roseland, New Jersey, practicing at Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC. Educated at Rutgers University–Newark (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Roseland, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen Kisker, a Member in the firm’s Real Estate Group, and Chair of its Renewable Energy & Sustainability Team, advises on all facets of commercial real estate acquisition, development, financing, redevelopment, management and disposition
- Steve also assists end users, contractors, developers, investors and lenders in the sale, purchase, structuring and development of renewable energy projects
- Steve represents national and regional landlords and tenants in leasing transactions for mixed-use developments, malls, office buildings and commercial and industrial properties across the country, including development ground leases
- He also represents property owners and developers in the formation and development of commercial condominiums
- In addition, he provides experienced counsel on all aspects of renewable energy projects, including power purchase agreements
- engineering, procurement and construction agreements
- site leases and licenses
- REC contracts
- operation and maintenance contracts
- joint venture agreements
- asset purchase agreements
- membership purchase agreements
- and stock purchase agreements
- Steve regularly counsels clients in structuring renewable energy projects, including financing, regulatory and tax issues
- Steve is a frequent speaker and author regarding solar energy policy, project structuring and development
- He is also general counsel to the New Jersey Solar Energy Coalition, where he assists many solar project owners, developers and financiers
- Steve served as an intern to Judge Alfred J. Lechner of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and as law clerk to Judge Julius A. Feinberg of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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