We are proud to announce the appointment of Joseph R. Mariniello as the Chair of the firm’s new Government and Land Use Departments. With over 25 years of legal experience, Joe is a talented attorney who has represented both private and public clients throughout the state of New Jersey. Joe is widely known for his diverse and multifaceted legal acumen coupled with his deep integrity and tireless dedication to his clients’ success.
Joe has a deep understanding of government and land use law, and he has provided skillful legal representation to government agencies and municipalities throughout Northern New Jersey. His diverse experience includes serving as town attorney, board of adjustment attorney, special litigation counsel, special tax counsel, planning board attorney, and in various other positions. Joe’s public service extends to his tenure as a Commissioner on the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation, where he investigated organized crime and waste fraud and abuse in both state and local government.
“Joe is a highly-regarded attorney with an impressive track record of success in both the public and private sectors,” said Paul S. Doherty, III, Managing Partner of HDRB&B. “His deep knowledge of government and land use law will be invaluable to our clients, and we are thrilled to have him join our team.”
In addition to his work with public clients, Joe has extensive experience representing private clients in a wide range of transactional matters. He has handled the purchase and sale of small and mid-size companies, as well as commercial real estate matters. Joe also has a significant lending practice, and he represents the commercial lending departments of several lending institutions. He also has a deep background in commercial property acquisition and leasing in many real estate sectors, particularly in the gas service station industry.
Prior to joining HDRB&B, Joe owned and managed his own multi-practice law firm for 25 years. He earned his J.D. from Notre Dame Law School and received a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Villanova University.
Joe is based out of our Hackensack, New Jersey office and can be reached at jmariniello@hdrbb.com