Anthony C. Iacocca

Anthony is the Chair of Hoagland Longo’s Transactional Practice Group, and is a member of the firm’s Executive Management Committee. As a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional, he brings a sustainability-conscious perspective to his diverse legal practice, which focuses on commercial real estate, corporate transactions, municipal government, and redevelopment. He is widely recognized for advising both private and public clients through complex, high-value redevelopment and real estate transactions, with particular strength in structuring projects that support community revitalization, infrastructure investment, and long-term planning objectives.

In his private practice, Anthony represents clients in the acquisition, sale, and financing of commercial properties and businesses. He handles every phase of the transaction process—from structuring and negotiating deals to conducting due diligence, resolving title and environmental issues, managing 1031 exchanges, and closing transactions. His corporate work includes franchise acquisitions, business formations and restructurings, distressed asset resolutions, and loan workouts. His extensive experience with leasing, subdivisions, and financing structures enables him to guide clients through a wide range of real estate and business objectives.

Anthony is equally active in the public sector, advising municipalities, redevelopment agencies, and local government departments. He handles major redevelopment and land use projects, collaborating closely with developers, engineers, financial advisors, and regulatory agencies. His work includes drafting and negotiating redevelopment and acquisition agreements, ground leases, PILOT agreements, infrastructure funding contracts, and shared services arrangements. He brings a strategic, hands-on approach to structuring public-private partnerships and aligning legal frameworks with community development goals. He also represents clients at public hearings and provides legal guidance throughout the governmental approval process.

Recognized for his professional excellence, Anthony has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America from 2023 to 2025. He was named a New Jersey Super Lawyers “Rising Star” from 2007 to 2010 and again in 2012, and was honored as one of the New Jersey Law Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2011. A former collegiate soccer player, Anthony now enjoys coaching his daughter and son and spending quality time with his family in outdoor activities.

Areas of Focus

Municipal Government and Redevelopment

• Legal counsel to municipalities and redevelopment agencies
• Drafting and negotiation of redevelopment, ground lease, and PILOT agreements
• Representation at public hearings and coordination with consultants and agencies
• Experience in large-scale land acquisition, complex redevelopment projects, and conservation partnerships

Commercial Real Estate

• Negotiation and management of purchase and sale transactions
• Title review, easement and subdivision management, environmental compliance
• Leasing and financing arrangements, including complex funding structures
• Execution of 1031 exchanges and related tax strategies

Corporate and Business Transactions

• Business acquisitions and sales, mergers, including franchise formation and transfers
• Entity formation, restructuring, and shareholder agreements
• Counsel on distressed asset matters such as foreclosures, short sales, and loan workouts

Select Redevelopment & Transactional Highlights

• Led the Brownfields redevelopment of a 440-acre former industrial site into a planned mixed-use community, involving a $90M land sale and $40M in NJEDA public funding
• Facilitated the sale and acquisition of diverse business entities, including architectural and engineering firms, medical practices, IT companies, retail businesses, and general contractors  
• Conducted Third and Fourth Round Affordable Housing compliance for several New Jersey municipalities, including participation in Fourth Round Dispute Resolution program; preparation of Housing Elements and Fair Share Plans, coordination with planning boards, and ensuring adherence to New Jersey Fair Housing Act and court-mandated requirements.
• Completed the municipal acquisition of hundreds of acres of open space in collaboration with conservation agencies, including negotiating and preparing management agreements.
• Led the sale and purchase of a $15M commercial property, including negotiation, due diligence, and securing governmental approvals for future development
• Formed and structured numerous not-for-profit entities in New Jersey, including preparation of certificates of incorporation, bylaws, and tax-exempt applications
• Led franchise sales and acquisitions, including due diligence, franchise agreement negotiation, landlord approvals, and coordination with franchisors

Publications

• Delengowski v. Continental Ins. Co. of N.J., No. A-1515-03T5 (App. Div. 2004)
• Morag v. Continental Ins. Co. of N.J., 375 N.J. Super. 56 (App. Div. 2005)

 

 

Affiliations

• New Jersey Institute of Local Governement Attorneys
• American Bar Association
• New Jersey State Bar Associations
• Hudson County Bar Associations
• Middlesex County Bar Associations
• Monmouth County Bar Associations
• U.S. Green Building Council – NJ Chapter
• Maritime Law Association of the United States
• New Jersey League of Municipalities
• Clinton F. C. Soccer Squad

Awards

• The Best Lawyers in America (2023-2025)
• New Jersey Super Lawyers, "Rising Stars" list (2007 - 2010; 2012)
• New Jersey Law Journal, "40 Under 40" (2011)