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David B. Wolfe, Esq., a Leading Property Tax Attorney in New Jersey, Chosen as 2020 ROI Influencer in Real Estate

Published on: November 30, 2020 | Skoloff & Wolfe

ROI-NJ, a media company that informs and connects businesses in New Jersey, announced that David B. Wolfe, co-managing partner of Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. (“S&W”), was selected to its list of 2020 influencers.

Mr. Wolfe is only one of two real estate property tax attorneys among those recognized across all real estate categories such as service providers, developers, construction, banking and finance, public officials, and brokers. He is cited by the publication as being “one of the leading and most highly visible tax appeal lawyers in the state — a specialty that figures to be extraordinarily busy once the pandemic’s impact on commercial real estate is truly understood.”

In a published list that featured Advance Realty, AvalonBay, JMF Properties, KRE, L+M Development Partners, Mack-Cali Realty Corp., Onyx Equities, and Somerset Development, and included CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, and Newmark, Mr. Wolfe expressed heartfelt congratulations to all S&W clients and colleagues highlighted on the 2020 influencers list. S&W is honored to be named among the best and brightest of New Jersey real estate.

Skoloff & Wolfe Family Law Practice Named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Published on: November 19, 2020 | Skoloff & Wolfe

skoloff wolfe best law firms 2021 Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., today announced that the firm is ranked in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in the practice area of Family Law. Founded more than 50 years ago, Skoloff & Wolfe attorneys are leaders in the fields of family and matrimonial law, real estate property tax appeals, and business litigation.

Recognition by Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” is based entirely on peer review. The organization’s methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of colleagues and firms within the same geographical area and legal practice area.

The nomination process employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services, in the belief that the quality of a peer review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.

Skoloff & Wolfe P.C. Co-managing Partners Help Jewish Law Symposium Succeed

Published on: October 20, 2020 | Skoloff & Wolfe

Skoloff & Wolfe P.C. co-managing partners, Jonathan W. Wolfe Esq. and David B. Wolfe Esq., served on the advisory board and as an event chair respectively, for the 2020 Jewish Law Symposium, held September 23 via online conference. David Wolfe has served as the event chair since the founding of the event.

The Jewish Law Symposium is geared to attorneys throughout the State of New Jersey who have an interest in exploring, studying, and debating the ethical and moral dilemmas facing the legal community today from both civil law and Talmudic law perspectives.

The theme of the event, “The Ethics of Civility: Being a Mentch in Turbulent Times,” featured a distinguished list of presenters and panelists including: former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut; the Hon. Patty Shwartz, Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey; Raymond M. Brown Esq., international human rights attorney and partner, Scarinci Hollenbeck; Paula Franzese, Esq., Professor at Seton Hall Law School; and Sivan Rahav Meir, Israeli media personality, biblical scholar and author.

Skoloff & Wolfe Property Tax Appeal Practice Supports 2020 March of Dimes Real Estate Awards Program

Published on: October 13, 2020 | Skoloff & Wolfe

Skoloff & Wolfe Property Tax Appeal Practice Supports 2020 March of Dimes Real Estate Awards Program Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the March of Dimes is continuing to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies by funding research, leading programs, and providing education and advocacy. A key part of supporting this mission is events like the Real Estate Awards Reception, which was held on September 24 as a virtual event.

The Skoloff & Wolfe Property Tax Appeal practice area was once again proud to serve as a sponsor of the annual event. David Wolfe, co-managing partner at Skoloff & Wolfe, also served on the 2020 event committee.

The Real Estate Awards Reception provides the opportunity to recognize outstanding members of the Real Estate Community. This year the honoree was Jeff Milanaik, Partner, Bridge Development Partners, LLC. Following months of hard work by volunteers, the event was a great success and raised significant funds for the March of Dimes.

Jonathan Wolfe concludes term as Chair of ABA Section of Family Law

Published on: September 11, 2020 | Skoloff & Wolfe

Jonathan W. Wolfe , co-managing partner of Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., completed his term in August as Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Family Law. Prior to his term as chair, Mr. Wolfe held numerous leadership positions in the ABA, including as a member of the ABA’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors and House of Delegates.

Under Mr. Wolfe’s guidance the Family Law section undertook several new initiatives to help promote the fair practice of family law for individuals and families of all means. These included a charitable fund to help promote access to justice, as well as to support the organization’s public service projects and educational programs. He also oversaw the section’s Covid-19 response by streamlining the organization’s online capabilities to help move ABA events to a virtual platform.

“I’m extremely proud that during my term the fund helped provide a way to recognize the outstanding family lawyers who work pro bono to help people who might otherwise be unable to afford professional legal representation,” Mr. Wolfe said. “Donations to the charitable fund are helping the Family Law section enhance diversity and inclusion in the profession. I am proud of the important work being done by our Section.”