Carl A. RizzoMember |
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Education
- George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1987
- George Washington University, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1984
Bar & Court Admissions
- New Jersey, 1987
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 1999
FAX: 201-678-6350
crizzo@coleschotz.com
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Legal Secretary: Deborah Hilcher
TEL: 201-489-3000, ext. 5084
dhilcher@coleschotz.com
Carl Rizzo's broad and diverse practice includes concentration in commercial litigation matters and chancery practice relating to contractual disputes involving such matters as surety, construction and construction liens, real estate transactions, commercial tenancy, employment covenants and partnership/shareholder discord. He also concentrates his practice in tax court ad valorem proceedings, where he has successfully negotiated and litigated numerous matters involving millions of dollars in tax reductions for his commercial property owner clients. Mr. Rizzo also represents developer clients in land use and zoning matters, including both the prosecution of and objection to development applications as well as an extensive prerogative writs practice. He further has a wide-reaching basis of other litigation experience ranging from administrative appeals to applications for advantageous business designations as well as matters relating to attorney ethics and disciplinary proceedings. During 1988-1992, Mr. Rizzo was also a member of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer's Internal Attorney Ethics Committee responsible for the review of all potential ethical conflicts.
Noteworthy
Mr. Rizzo has been awarded an AV rating for his professionalism and the quality of his legal work from Martindale-Hubbell, the premier directory of legal professionals.
Publications
- Ax Your Taxes, GlobeSt.com, February 9, 2010
- Ask A Lawyer: Tax Appeal May Be a Sound Business Tactic, The Record, January 14, 2010
- Timing May Be Right for Property Tax Appeal, The Record, December 16, 2008
- Declining Commercial Property Values May Leave Many Businesses With Excessive Property Tax Bills, Cole Schotz Docket, Fall 2008
- Disappointed Speculative Florida Real Estate Investors May Have a Way Out, Cole Schotz Docket, Summer 2008
Ask A Lawyer: How a Contractor Can Get a Deadbeat to Pay, The Record, July 3, 3007
Ask A Lawyer: Don't Let Neighbors Take Your Property, The Record, June 5, 2007
Law Blog Articles
The Annual Real Property Tax Appeal Countdown Has Begun, Real Estate & Construction Law Monitor
Recent Decision Presents Valuable Case Study In the Legal Considerations Attendant to Shutting Down Business Operations, Environmental & Energy Law Monitor
Speaking Engagements
- The Time to Fight City Hall is Now: Why a Real Estate Tax Appeal Makes Sense, Cole Schotz Seminar, March 3, 2010
- Found Money in Hard Times: Why File a Real Estate Tax Appeal?, Cole Schotz Seminar, January 13, 2009
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Bergen County Bar Association (Land Use Section)
- Middlesex County Bar Association
- Monmouth County Bar Association




