On April 10-11, 2024, David attended Community Live! This is the Community Associations Institute, Keystone Chapter’s annual conference and expo. The theme was the Olympics and it took place at the Valley Forge Casino in PA. As a former President of the Chapter (2023), David was a part of the group that led the opening ceremony. David was also a co-presenter at an education event: Alcohol in Common Areas – Good Idea or Bad? The session was very well attended and interactive. In addition, the firm proudly supported the event with an exhibit booth. David cannot wait to see everyone next year when the venue changes to the beautiful Lancaster County Convention Center!
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Partner, David R. Dahan Coordinates Education Symposium Hosted by CAI
David R. Dahan recently coordinated and moderated the educational symposium – NJ Structural Integrity Legislation: Understanding Its Impact – hosted by the Community Associations Institute, Keystone Chapter’s NJ Regional Council. The event explored the recently passed law requiring capital reserves studies and specific structural inspections for primary load-bearing systems in New Jersey. David is the immediate past president of the Keystone Chapter and dedicates a significant portion of his practice to assisting in the governance and administration of Community Associations. HLS was a proud sponsor of this sold-out event.
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Hyland Levin Shapiro Attorneys Attend Evesham Education Foundation Double Down Event
Will Dungey, Beau Wilson, Paige Joffe and Mariane Gardner, associates at Hyland Levin Shapiro, attended the Evesham Education Foundation Double Down event on Friday, February 2. They enjoyed a night of networking with colleagues, including interacting with property managers for the firm’s Homeowner and Condominium Association clients. The associates were also delighted to enjoy the ambiance and beautiful architecture of the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, New Jersey. Proceeds raised from the event will be used to support the children enrolled in the Evesham Township School District.
CAI Gala and Annual Meeting
On November 30, 2023, Partner David R. Dahan along with colleagues, Beau C. Wilson and Zachary C. Friedman, attended the Community Associations Institute (“CAI”), Keystone Chapter’s 2023 Excellence Awards Gala & Annual Meeting. The firm has been a member of the Chapter for years. CAI is an international organization that provides education, networking events and resources to America’s 300,000+ residential condominium, cooperative, and homeowner associations, and to the professionals and suppliers who serve them. It also has various legislative action committees to monitor and support or oppose various bills that affect associations. CAI has 63 Chapters in the world. The Chapter covers all of PA, Southern NJ and Northern Delaware. David has been a member of the Chapter for as long as he can remember, has been on the Board for the last six years and served as President for 2023. Throughout the years, David has authored many publications for the Chapter and presented numerous seminars at its events. David will remain on the Board for one more year and will serve on its New Jersey Regional Council for 2023 which is responsible for planning education and networking events in Southern New Jersey.
David was honored to receive a plague to recognize his role as President. Congratulations to David and we wish the Chapter continued success for years to come!
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Jennifer L. Cordes and Mariane D. Gardner Attend Women’s Conference
October 27, 2023, Jennifer L. Cordes and Mariane D. Gardner attended the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey’s Women’s Conference which was held at the Westin Mount Laurel. The keynote speakers were Lara Price, COO of the 76ers, and Cheldin Barlatt Rumer, CEO and Executive Producer of the This Is It Network. The event hosted two interesting and eye-opening panels – The Reality of Economic Gender Gaps, and Creating a Positive and Encouraging Work Culture.
Jennifer L. Cordes, Esquire Joins Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP
Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP is excited to announce that Jennifer L. Cordes has joined the firm as a partner, continuing her concentration in environmental, real estate, and corporate law. Jennifer represents homeowners, business owners, developers and nonprofit organizations, advising them on state and federal regulatory compliance issues and assisting with due diligence in various types of transactions. She has extensive experience in cost recovery matters under CERCLA, RCRA, and the Spill Act, as well as helping clients who own or operate industrial properties navigate their obligations under ISRA.
Skilled in handling the purchase, sale and financing of real estate and business assets, including the acquisition and transfer of liquor licenses, Jennifer also advises community associations on the interpretation and amendment of governing documents and on the creation and enforcement of rules and regulations. Jennifer has also authored numerous appellate briefs, having appeared before the New Jersey Appellate Division, and has petitioned for certification before the New Jersey Supreme Court.
“We are elated to have Jennifer join our firm. She is a perfect fit on so many levels – practice areas, experience, quality of lawyering, ability to mentor and professionalism”, said Managing Partner, Benjamin Levin.
Before joining Hyland Levin Shapiro, Jennifer was a partner at a mid-sized, regional Law firm and is a former Deputy Attorney General with the State of New Jersey in the Division of Law in the Cost Recovery/Natural Resource Damages section. She served as judicial law clerk for the Honorable Joseph P. Testa, J.S.C. She is a graduate of Rutgers School of Law (J.D 1997), and Elmira College (B.A, cum laude, 1994). She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and is a member of the Delaware Valley Environmental American Inn of Court.
Jennifer volunteers with Tri-State Basset Hound Rescue.
Jennifer may be reached at cordes@hylandlevin.com or 856.355.2920.
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Zachary C. Friedman, Esq. Joins Hyland Levin Shapiro
Zachary C. Friedman has joined Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP as an associate, where his practice will focus on business operations and counseling, and transactional real estate and finance.
Prior to joining Hyland Levin Shapiro, Zachary was an International Tax Associate at KPMG, where he advised multinational enterprises on business decisions and tax considerations, such as supply chain optimization and income tax treaty planning opportunities.
“Zach is a welcome addition to our firm’s active real estate, corporate and franchise practices”, said partner Mark Shapiro. “Zach’s background and experience, especially in tax matters, will enhance the services we provide to our clients in these critical practice areas.”
Zachary is a graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D. 2022), and Rutgers University (B.A. 2018). At Temple, he was a Law & Public Policy Scholar and participated in the Temple University Low Income Taxpayer Clinic. During law school, Zach clerked for the New Jersey Office Attorney General and served as a Summer Associate at Sandy Hook Promise, where he worked with the legislative policy team and assisted in drafting gun violence prevention legislation.
Zach is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association.
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Hyland Levin Shapiro Sponsors and Supports Evesham Education Foundation
Hyland Levin Shapiro is proud to sponsor and support the Evesham Education Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to enhance and enrich the academic experience for students enrolled in Evesham Township Schools through various programs. In addition, the Foundation supports partial funding on two additional programs (Literacy Support Program and Tier III Enrichment Extensions Program), technology, art and sport uniforms. On February 10, 2023, the Foundation held its “Double Down on Evesham Education!” event at The Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, NJ. Attending from the firm was Partner, David Dahan, Beau Wilson and Will Dungey and their lovely wives.
Transactional Lawyer, A. Steven Fabietti, Esquire Joins Hyland Levin Shapiro
Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP is excited to announce that A. Steven Fabietti has joined the firm as a partner, continuing his concentration in corporate counseling and business transactions, transactional real estate and finance, and estate planning and administration. Steve represents clients located throughout South Jersey, and brings a broad range of experience to multiple practice areas that are essential to his closely-held business clients and their individual owners. Steve represents clients in business sales and acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions, and the design and implementation of business succession plans. He counsels many individual clients in connection with their personal estate planning needs, as well as fiduciaries charged with the administration of trusts and estates.
As a result of personal and professional endeavors, Steve has a great deal of experience in the organization and operation of non-profit entities engaged in a variety of charitable missions. He presently serves on the Egg Harbor Township Advisory Board of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, and has been a Trustee of the Tom Fabietti Scholarship Foundation since its inception in 1994.
“Steve was an associate in my former firm, Levin & Hluchan in the late 90’s, and worked closely with Mark Shapiro and me. I am thrilled that he is joining our firm as a partner. Steve has all the qualities we value in a partner, not only a great lawyer, but a terrific person and a consummate team player,” said Ben Levin, Managing Partner.
“We are delighted to be practicing with Steve again 20 years later. He is a welcome addition to our transactional practice, which is as busy as ever. The depth and breadth of his experience, especially in South Jersey, will benefit many firm clients,” added Mark Shapiro.
Steve previously served two terms on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s District I Ethics Committee, and presently serves on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s District I Fee Arbitration Committee. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D. 1996), and Villanova University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1993). After law school, Steve completed a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Sydney Hoffman in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
He resides in Linwood, New Jersey with his wife and twin boys. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and beach days in Longport.
Steve may be reached at fabietti@hylandlevin.com or 856.355.2938.
Restaurant Owners: How to Succeed During the Next Set of COVID-19 Restrictions
Governor Murphy has once again limited restaurant hours and bar service, while the city officials in Philadelphia have eliminated indoor dining and limited outdoor seating. Be proactive to function within these restrictions during the next wave of COVID-19 restrictions.
What you need to know.
The New Jersey set of mandates includes prohibiting seating at bars at all times. An attempted offset to this restriction, restaurants may place tables closer than six feet apart if separated by Plexiglass barrier to accommodate additional patrons. Restaurants can continue to construct heated tents – so called igloos/bubbles – around outdoor tables if limited to one group of diners and thoroughly cleaned between each seating. Another mandate requires restaurants to close between the hours of 10pm – 5am, which may affect your current business operations.
In Philadelphia all indoor dining will be eliminated and outdoor seating will be limited to four people who reside in the same household. These restrictions are intended to last for the next six weeks, but could extend longer.
Why you need to know this.
The Governor has made it the duty of every person and entity doing business in New Jersey, every member of the governing body and officials, employees, or agents of every political subdivision, and every member of all other governmental bodies, agencies, and authorities in any nature whatsoever, to cooperate fully with the new restrictions.
While failing to conform to the new guidelines puts customers and employees at risk of exposure and continued spread of the virus. Failing to conform to the new mandates can result in restrictions on permits, forced closures, and fines/penalties for business owners or even individuals.
What you need to do now.
It is important for restaurant operators to step back and take a hard look at their finances and where they want to be in 5, 10 or 15 years. While you may not be able to make the profit your business typically generates during this time, you can control your investments. Making an investment in your team will pay off when the restrictions are lifted and restaurants are able to reopen in a normal environment.
Evaluate your existing financial and contractual relationships, including your leases and loans.
- Do you need out of your current lease because a new location will provide the outdoor or updated space you need to succeed? Are there other benefits, including reserved parking spaces you should be discussing? Has your current landlord helped you navigate the challenges of the pandemic or have they hindered your ability to adapt to the new regulations?
- What is your relationship with your lenders? Did they help you get the loans you needed or did they put other clients before you? Have you considered moving your financial accounts to a different financial institution to get a better interest rate, loan terms, or assistance with any new SBA or PPP loans that may become available?
Evaluating your business relationships and making smart business decisions on investments, lenders and leases could mean the difference between having to close or continuing to operate the restaurant that you have worked so hard to establish.
We are here to guide you through the next partial/complete shutdown. The time to act is now, before it is too late.
If you have questions about this about this article, please contact Angela L. Mastrangelo at 856.355.2989 or by email at mastrangelo@hylandlevin.com.