
Overview
Luke Pontier represents buyers, sellers and developers in a wide range of real estate and land use matters. He prepares and coordinates land use applications for subdivisions, site plans and variance applications, and represents applicants before municipal planning and zoning boards. He also assists clients with all aspects of the redevelopment process. Luke's practice includes drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements and loan documents. Additionally, Luke assists with the formation of commercial and residential condominiums, as well as special purpose entities and joint ventures.
Luke was a Day Pitney Summer Apprentice in 2015.
Experience
Representation of borrower in connection with a $15 million credit refinancing secured by industrial warehouse
Representation of real estate investor in connection with formation of commercial and residential condominiums for luxury resort and residences in New Jersey
Representation of nationally recognized developers in connection with subdivision and site plan approvals
Pro bono representation of allegedly incapacitated individuals in guardianship proceedings
Representation of restaurant in connection with liquor license application and valet licensing and vendor agreements
Education and Credentials
Education
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2016
- Fordham University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2013
Admissions
- State of New Jersey
Recognition and Community
No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the highest court of any state. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. See Awards Methodology.
Recognitions
Selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars (Thomson Reuters), Land Use/Zoning, 2023-2024
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
- Update on NJ Inactive Liquor License Transfers and Expirations , January 9, 2025
- New Law Authorizes Intermunicipal Transfers and Expirations of Inactive Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses , September 9, 2024
- New Jersey Appellate Division Invalidates Municipal Ordinance Regulating Ownership of Age-Restricted Residences , August 5, 2024
- New Jersey Supreme Court Offers Guidance for Evaluating Emotional Support Animal Requests , March 25, 2024
- New Jersey Appellate Division Reviews Regulations Regarding Election Procedures and Practices in Community Associations , March 7, 2024
Events
- "The 72nd Annual Atlantic Builders Convention Conference & Expo," New Jersey Builders Association, March 29, 2023
News
- Day Pitney Land Use Team Represents Spring Grove Property in Approval of Expansion Plans for Nursing Home, April 24, 2023
- Day Pitney Real Estate and Environmental Team Represents Merck in Sale of Kenilworth Headquarters, March 2, 2023
- Day Pitney Successfully Represents The Richman Group in Obtaining Approval for Affordable Housing Project, August 28, 2019
- Day Pitney Represents 1st Constitution Bancorp in its Acquisition of Shore Community Bank, June 24, 2019
- Day Pitney Represents Omni America, LLC in its Acquisition & Financing of Two Newark-Based Public Housing Complexes, September 7, 2018
In The Media
Media Mentions
- Day Pitney Represents Developer Joint Venture in New Health and Wellness Center in Woodbridge, NJ, NJBiz, March 11, 2024
- Property Plays: Merck, Fannie, Denver Airport, Law360, March 5, 2023
Speaking Engagements
- "2023 Cannabis Summit," Garden State Bar Association, May 16, 2023
- Into the Weeds: Legal Aspects of NJ Cannabis Regulation, November 4, 2021