Michael S. Selvaggi

Lavery, Selvaggi & Cohen, P.C.

Hackettstown, NJ

35+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Michael

Michael Selvaggi is the Managing Shareholder of Lavery, Selvaggi & Cohen, PC, with expertise in several practice areas. He is a leading land use and planning attorney in northern New Jersey, appearing regularly before zoning and planning boards for various clients, including privately-held entities, Fortune 500 companies, not-for-profit organizations, and homeowners. He also serves as attorney for municipal land use boards. Mr. Selvaggi represents developers in affordable housing projects and is familiar with the state's Fair Housing Act. He has experience with cannabis-related land use approvals. He has an in-depth understanding of environmental laws, including the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act, freshwater wetlands regulations, and storm water management rules. He assists clients in all aspects of land acquisition and development, real estate transactions, and lease negotiations. He represents business entities in formation, acquisition, sale, and merger, and is counsel to several regional banks. Additionally, he practices local government law, serving as appointed attorney for several municipalities and boards of education, knowledgeable in Open Public Meeting Act, Open Public Records Act, public bidding, and contract matters. He dedicates substantial time to charitable and civic causes, having served as President of the Warren County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Warren County Bar Association, and as a Warren County Trustee to the New Jersey State Bar Association. He is a Board Director for Abilities of Northwest New Jersey and a member of the Foundation Board for Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. He sits on the Finance Council for St. Luke Roman Catholic Church and directed its CYO Basketball program.