Ted Zangari, Real Estate Attorney in Newark, New Jersey
focused on Real Estate and Zoning
Newark, NJ
Trusted real estate attorney serving Newark.
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Ted Zangari is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Real Estate and Zoning.
- Based in
- Newark, NEW JERSEY
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Real Estate · Zoning
- Handles Real Estate and Zoning matters from Newark, NEW JERSEY.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026).
About Ted Zangari: Ted Zangari is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Real Estate and Zoning.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ted takes on
Ted concentrates on real estate and zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ted handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Newark, New Jersey
Ted takes real estate matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ted agrees to represent you.
Zoning cases in Newark, New Jersey
Ted takes zoning matters in Newark, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ted agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ted Zangari — real estate lawyer in Newark
Ted Zangari is an attorney based in Newark, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Real Estate and Zoning.
Ted Zangari is a Member of Sills Cummis & Gross, a commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey. Mr. Zangari’s law practice is multipronged. He chairs the Firm’s Real Estate Department as well as its Redevelopment Law, Outside General Counsel, and Public Policy/Governmental Affairs Practice Groups. As chair of the Firm’s cross-disciplinary Redevelopment Law Practice Group, he captains a team of the Firm’s attorneys on brownfield, transit-oriented, central business district and waterfront redevelopment projects as well as adaptive reuse projects at obsolete or vacant corporate campuses and shopping centers. As leader of the Firm’s multi-disciplinary Outside General Counsel Practice Group, Mr. Zangari coordinates attorneys from across the Firm who work in teams on behalf of middle market, privately held companies in lieu or in close support of in-house counsel. His law practice focuses primarily on complex business transactions with an emphasis on commercial leasing, acquisition, disposition and financing transactions for owners, asset managers and tenants of industrial, office, retail and multi-family properties across the country.
How Ted handles real estate matters
Ted Zangari is a Member of Sills Cummis & Gross, a commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey. Mr. Zangari’s law practice is multipronged. He chairs the Firm’s Real Estate Department as well as its Redevelopment Law, Outside General Counsel, and Public Policy/Governmental Affairs Practice Groups. As chair of the Firm’s cross-disciplinary Redevelopment Law Practice Group, he captains a team of…
Who Ted represents
Ted reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate and zoning matters in Newark and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgetown University
J.D.
George Washington University
B.A.
Jurisdictions
Ted's state bar admissions
New Jersey, New Jers
ACTIVE
Ted studied at J.D. in Georgetown University and B.A. in George Washington University.
Law school and academic background
Ted completed J.D. in Georgetown University and B.A. in George Washington University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ted runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Ted has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Conveyance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Development
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Office Buildings
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Property Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Shopping Center Transactions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Certiorari
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Ted Zangari in Newark, New Jersey
Ted's primary office is at Newark, New Jersey, 07102. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Ted Zangari — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ted usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ted charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ted's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ted will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Newark, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ted
Ted discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ted confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ted's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ted Zangari
How much does it cost to hire Ted for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ted walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ted offer a free consultation?
Ted charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ted's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Ted's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ted gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ted take my case if I'm outside Newark?
Ted is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ted will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ted?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ted will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ted accepting new real estate clients right now?
Ted's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Newark, Trenton and Morristown in New Jersey
Ted handles real estate matters throughout New Jersey. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.
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