Anthony C. Iacocca

Anthony is Chair of Hoagland Longo’s Transactional Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Executive Management and 401(k) Committees. A Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional, he brings a sustainability-conscious perspective to his practice, which focuses on commercial real estate, corporate transactions, municipal government, and redevelopment. He is widely recognized for advising both private and public clients on high-value real estate and redevelopment matters, with particular strength in structuring projects that support revitalization, infrastructure investment, and long-term planning goals.

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 deal structuring and negotiation to due diligence, title and environmental resolution, 1031 exchanges, and closings. His corporate work includes franchise acquisitions, entity formations and restructurings, and loan workouts. His leasing and financing experience helps clients navigate a wide range of real estate and business objectives.

Anthony is also active in the public sector, advising municipalities, redevelopment agencies, and local government departments. He guides major redevelopment and land use projects, working closely with developers, engineers, financial consultants, and regulators. His work includes drafting and negotiating redevelopment agreements, PILOTs, infrastructure funding contracts, and shared services arrangements. He brings a hands-on approach to public-private partnerships and represents clients at public hearings through the full approval process.

Recognized for his excellence, Anthony has been included in The Best Lawyers in America (2023–2025), named a New Jersey Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2007–2010, 2012), and honored as one of the New Jersey Law Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40.” A former collegiate soccer player, he now enjoys coaching his children and spending time outdoors with his family.

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, 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 redevelopment of a 400-plus-acre former industrial site into a planned mixed-use community, involving a $90M land sale and $40M in NJEDA public funding
• Land acquisitions for big-box retailers on behalf of a NYC developer, including lease negotiation
• Vessel construction and financing projects over $20M for a regional marine transportation company
• Corporate sale of a luxury lighting company to an international buyer
• 1031 exchange involving commercial sale and childcare/bank property acquisitions
• Franchise acquisition in North Jersey, including business and leasehold transfer
• Municipal acquisition of retail property and hundreds of acres of open space in collaboration with conservation agencies
• Sale of an industrial facility to a national warehouse developer

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)