Overview
Peter Wolfson represents developers in land use and real estate development and redevelopment projects. His work representing private development interests is complemented by his experience representing municipal zoning and planning boards and serving as a municipal attorney for a rapidly redeveloping town and its redevelopment agency earlier on in his career. With his comprehensive understanding of land use law gained from "both sides of the table," Peter is able to spot issues and fashion solutions that otherwise would likely not be considered.
In addition to land use and real estate development and redevelopment, Peter is sought by clients to handle issues relating to real estate transactions, financing, taxation, and common interest ownership associations. When disputes arise in any of these areas, Peter counsels clients on litigation strategies and often argues appeals.
Peter frequently speaks on land use and development topics and has testified before the New Jersey Law Revision Commission regarding proposed statutes.
Education and Credentials
Education
- The Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1983
- Allegheny College, B.A., 1980
Admissions
- State of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Affiliations
- Zufall Health Foundation, Trustee, 2021-Present
- Morris County Bar Association, Board of Trustees, 2000-2003; Nominating Committee, 2004; Member, Land Use Section, 2003-present
- Morris County Bar Foundation, Trustee, 2004-2007
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Land Use Section, Member, Director, 2005-2008
- American Bar Association, Member
- New Jersey Builders Association, Legal Action Committee, 2003-2006
- Community Builders Association, Director, 2005-2006; Co-Chair of the Legal Affairs and Legislative Affairs Committees, January 2005-2006
- Community Associations Institute, Member
- New Jersey Planning Officials, Member
- The Dickinson School of Law Alumni Mentoring Program, Mentor
- Morris County United Way, Advisory Council, Member; Commercial Real Estate Steering Committee, Former Member; Public Officials Forum, Chair
- Morris Tomorrow, Board of Trustees, 2006-2010
- International Council of Shopping Centers, Member
- New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys, Member
Recognition and Community
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Recognitions
Recognized with a NJBIZ ICON Award, 2025
Selected as the Litigation - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year for the Newark Metro Area by The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2023
Chosen for inclusion in the Chambers USA Legal Directory (Chambers & Partners) of recognized practitioners for Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use attorney in New Jersey, 2019-2025
Chosen for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), Land Use & Zoning Law, 2013-2025, Litigation - Real Estate, 2013-2025, Real Estate Law, 2012-2025
Selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Real Estate: Business Land Use/Zoning 2005-2024
Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.) as the Newark Area Best Lawyers Land Use and Zoning Law Lawyer of the Year, 2015
AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell (LexisNexis)
Recipient of the Scotty Award for service from Morris County Rides, Inc. (now TransOptions, Inc.), 1997
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
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Appellate Division Affirms Broad Municipal Authority Under LRHL To Negotiate Redeveloper Payments, April 2, 2025 -
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
Events
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"Real Estate Round Table," Day Pitney, February 8, 2023 -
"Real Estate Investing: Challenges and Opportunities in a Rapidly Changing Landscape" Day Pitney Family Office Real Estate Investing Program, November 1, 2018 -
Day Pitney Hosts Family Office Real Estate Investing Series Program, April 25, 2018
News
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Day Pitney Partner Peter Wolfson Named a 2025 NJBIZ ICON Honoree, April 1, 2025 -
Day Pitney Partner Peter Wolfson appointed President of the Board of Trustees for the Zufall Health Foundation, July 15, 2024 -
Chambers Recognizes Day Pitney with Elevated Rankings Across Practices and Attorneys, June 6, 2024 -
Chambers USA 2023 Ranks 35 Day Pitney Attorneys and 13 Practices, June 1, 2023 -
Chambers USA 2022 Ranks 34 Day Pitney Attorneys and 13 Practices, June 1, 2022
In The Media
Publications
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New Jersey Governor Signs Permit Extension Act for the Duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Day Pitney Alert, July 6, 2020
Media Mentions
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Day Pitney Highlighted in List of Commercial Real Estate Law Firms in New Jersey, Real Estate NJ, March 25, 2025 -
Over-Capacity Crowd for Madison Historic Preservation Commission's Hearing on Proposed Movie Theater Redevelopment, Tapinto.net, March 15, 2019 -
New Partners Yearbook 2016, New Jersey Law Journal, March 11, 2016 -
Firm Split-Ups and Lateral Moves Highlight 2015, New Jersey Law Journal, December 22, 2015 -
Close Up: Peter J. Wolfson of Day Pitney LLP, NJBIZ, November 22, 2015 -
On The Scene, Real Estate Weekly, October 16, 2015 -
Movers & Shakers, The Deal, October 9, 2015
Speaking Engagements
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"P3 Partnerships: A Path for Progressive Development," CoreNet NJ, May 20, 2022 -
Redevelopment Planning Law, October 23-24, 2019 -
NJ Zoning: How To Use Zoning To Create The Desired Neighborhood, April 10, 2018 -
New Jersey Real Estate Authority’s Redevelopment Training Institute Seminar, October 5, 2016 -
The Eighth United Way of Northern New Jersey Public Officials Forum, "Mentoring" with special guest speaker Newark Mayor Cory Booker, May 15, 2012 -
The Ninth United Way of Northern New Jersey Public Officials Forum, with special guests Sen. Cory Booker and (Ret.) Governor Tom Kean, November 20, 2015 -
The Seventh United Way of Northern New Jersey Public Officials Forum, "Bridging the Workforce Divide" with special guest speaker Commissioner Harold J. Wirths, May 23, 2011 -
COAH Update, December 14, 2010 -
Creation & Adoption of a Redevelopment Plan, October 8, 2014 -
Land Use Update CLE Program, October 27, 2010 -
Redeveloper Selection and Redevelopment Agreements, October 5, 2011 and October 24, 2012 -
Redevelopment Law in New Jersey, October 9, 2013 -
Rezone, Rehabilitate or Redevelop? | Fall 2015, October 1, 2015 -
Redeveloper Selection and Redevelopment Agreements | Fall 2013, October 16, 2013 -
Breakfast Roundtable Discussing Hot Topics in Real Estate and Environmental Law in New Jersey, May 10, 2013 -
Property Tax Appeals and Financial Opportunities Presented by a Challenging Market: Using the Tax Appeal Process and Understanding Tax Abatements and Incentives to Navigate a Down Market, February 26, 2013