Two significant aspects of practicing law are solving problems and communicating clearly. When faced with a challenging legal issue, I always keep in mind that it may be necessary to find different ways to look at the problem or explain it to the client. Even when the solution seems straightforward, it’s important to find the right way to approach the issues in order to gain the client’s trust.
Justine concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate and redevelopment. She assists in the firm's representation of clients in transactions involving commercial and residential properties, including acquisitions, sales and leases. Her work encompasses the drafting of transactional documents, oversight of title reviews, and due diligence.
In the specialized area of community association law, Justine assists in the drafting of contracts for association clients and their vendors, as well as in the production of amendments to association governing documents including bylaws, master deeds and resolutions.
Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Honors & Awards
- Listed in Super Lawyers - New Jersey Rising Stars (a Thomson Reuters business) in the Real Estate practice area (2025)
- While attending law school, Justine was the recipient of a merit-based Dean's Scholarship
- As an undergraduate, was a member of the Primannum Honor Society and earned semester academic honors
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Representative Matters
- The firm represents The Lions Group, a family-owned real estate development, construction and property management firm, in connection with its transformational redevelopment project at Journal Square in Jersey City, projected to contain 360 residential units over 34 stories, retail space and a public thoroughfare to the Journal Square train station. Our representation includes preparation of applications to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for up to $90 million in tax credits under the Aspire Program and more than $13 million dollars more in Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. The firm's work further involves environmental remediation oversight, residential master lease preparation, financing for approximately $300 million dollars with one of the largest financial institutions in the world and preparation of condominium formation documents. Media coverage of this project includes this article.
- The firm represents a real estate and emerging technology investment firm in connection with its 100% affordable housing known as Rowan Towers in Trenton, which will substantially renovate and modernize the 195 units on the property. Our representation of includes preparation of applications to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for up to $90 million in tax credits under the Aspire Program and more than $30 million dollars in Low Income Housing Tax Credits from the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency. This important project will include a community room, library, remodeled exterior and a social services coordinator, among other features.
Uniquely NJ
- Community Associations Institute New Jersey Chapter: Editorial Committee, 2026 Vice Chair
- NAIOP New Jersey
More Activities & Experience
- Dean's Leadership Council at New York Law School (2019 - 2020)
- Other law school activities included membership in the Innovation Center for Law and Technology, through which she earned an Intellectual Property Law certificate. Justine was also a member of the USPTO Patent Clinic, where she prosecuted patents and maintained current applications.
- University of Maryland Mock Trial team (past member)
Presentations & Speaking Engagements
- Co-Presenter, Making Changes to Construction ContractsSponsor: Halfmoon Education, March 11, 2024
Publications & Alerts
- Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP Client Alert, October 6, 2025
- Contributor, Real Estate Ownership: New JerseyPractical Law (Thomson Reuters), 2025
- Co-Author, A Review of the New Jersey Legislature’s Latest Amendments to the New Jersey Aspire ProgramGreenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP Client Alert, January 9, 2025
- Downtown New Jersey, April 5, 2024
- Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP Client Alert, January 16, 2024
- Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP Client Alert, July 10, 2023
- Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP Client Alert, January 25, 2023
News
- October 29, 2025
- March 20, 2025
- February 10, 2022
Departments
Practice Groups
Education
New York Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2020
University of Maryland, B.A. in Government & Politics, 2016
University of Maryland, B.A. in American Studies, 2016
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 2020
- New York, 2021

Please visit our Award Methodology page for a description of the standard or methodology on which these accolades are based. Attorney Advertising: No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
