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Alex Paul Genato

Alex Paul Genato

Archer & Greiner, P.C.
  • Tax Law, Real Estate Law
  • New Jersey, New York
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Biography

Mr. Genato concentrates his practice in the areas of local property taxation, eminent domain, redevelopment, and state tax matters. He has handled matters involving all phases of property tax appeal litigation throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, Ohio, Florida and various other states. Mr. Genato is regularly quoted as an authority on local property taxation in publications such as Bloomberg News, The Star-Ledger, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Hudson Reporter, NJBIZ, GlobeSt.com, examiner.com, and the Press of Atlantic City. He has also been featured or quoted in PCWorld, iPhone Life, NJ.com, The Modesto Bee, and The Las Vegas Review-Journal. Mr. Genato has extensive experience with cases involving office complexes, corporate headquarters, industrial facilities, oil refineries, manufacturing facilities, research and development facilities, warehouses, data centers, hotels, extended-stay corporate suites, golf courses, ski resorts, shopping malls, banks, telecommunication facilities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, parking garages, truck terminals, apartment buildings, and condominiums. He advises clients on issues regarding property tax issues, liabilities, exemptions, and farmland assessment qualification. After graduating from law school, Mr. Genato was a law clerk to the Honorable Vito L. Bianco, J.T.C. of the Tax Court of New Jersey. In this capacity, he assisted Judge Bianco in drafting the first published case in the nation to comprehensively address casino valuation. Prior to joining Archer & Greiner, P.C., Mr. Genato was associated with the law firm of McCarter & English, LLP, in Newark, New Jersey, where he focused on local property taxation, eminent domain, and business litigation. Mr. Genato is a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court for the 2012-2014 term.

Practice Areas
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Real Estate Tax Appeals
  • Condemnation
  • Eminent Domain
  • Property Tax Appeals
  • Redevelopment
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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New York
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U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Tagalog: Spoken
Professional Experience
Partner
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
- Current
Archer & Greiner is a full service, regional law firm with a reputation for providing the highest quality, result-driven legal services to corporate and individual clients. One of the largest law firms in the Delaware Valley and among the five largest in New Jersey, Archer & Greiner serves businesses and individuals throughout the region and in an increasing number of other states and jurisdictions. With a network of regional offices from Philadelphia to New Jersey, the firm has more than 175 lawyers practicing in all major legal disciplines including corporate, labor, commercial litigation, family, real estate, and many more. The firm’s principal office is located in Haddonfield, New Jersey, a suburb of Philadelphia. Additional offices are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Princeton, Hackensack, Flemington & Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Wilmington & Georgetown, Delaware and New York City. Mr. Genato is a member of the Diversity Committee, Associate Practice Development Committee, and LEAD Steering Committee.
Associate
McCarter & English, LLP
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McCarter & English, LLP is a firm of over 400 lawyers with offices in Boston, Hartford, Stamford, New York City, Newark, Philadelphia and Wilmington. In continuous business for more than 160 years, it is among the oldest and largest law firms in America.
Law Clerk to the Honorable Vito L. Bianco, J.T.C.
Tax Court of New Jersey
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After graduating from law school, Mr. Genato was a law clerk to the Honorable Vito L. Bianco, J.T.C. of the Tax Court of New Jersey. In this capacity, he assisted Judge Bianco in drafting the first published case in the nation to comprehensively address casino valuation.
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D
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Binghamton University
B.A
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Tax
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Tax
Professional Associations
Current
Activities: New Jersey State Bar Association
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Current
Activities: New York State Bar Association
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Second Vice Chair of the Taxation Law Section
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Activities: Mr. Genato is active in the legal community and serves as Second Vice Chair of the Taxation Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. The Taxation Law Section studies and disseminates information on developments in tax law, and provides a forum for discussion of tax policy issues by professionals and elected/appointed officials.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
New Jersey Property Tax Attorney: Alex Paul Genato
Contact & Map
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
101 Carnegie Center
Suite 300
Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone: (609) 580-3706
Fax: (609) 580-3760