Michael is a Partner at Hoagland Longo and a highly respected member of the firm’s Transactional and Healthcare Practice Groups. Over the course of his distinguished career, Mike has held numerous leadership positions within the firm and remains a trusted legal advisor to public entities, health care institutions, and professionals throughout New Jersey. His practice is defined by a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, land use policy, and the practical demands of governmental and redevelopment law.
In the governmental and redevelopment space, Mike represents municipalities and local authorities on matters involving redevelopment planning, public-private partnerships, land acquisition, and zoning. He currently serves as Special Counsel for Redevelopment to multiple New Jersey municipalities, including Sayreville, where he leads legal strategy on the Riverton project—a 400-plus-acre mixed-use redevelopment along the Raritan River and the largest waterfront Brownfield redevelopment project on the Eastern Seaboard. Mike's work supports communities navigating redevelopment brownfield reuse, condemnation proceedings, PILOT agreements, and long-term revitalization initiatives.
Mike also has an extensive health care law practice. He counsels hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, managed care organizations, and other providers on mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and regulatory compliance. His strong command of both medical and administrative law enables him to deliver informed, pragmatic solutions in a fast-evolving landscape.
Mike's commitment to public service has been a cornerstone of his career. He previously served as General Counsel to the New Jersey Democratic State Committee and currently sits on two advisory boards for the New Jersey Department of Health. In East Brunswick Township—where he served in elected office and 18 years as Township Attorney—his decades of service earned formal recognition from state legislators and public praise from the Mayor for his lasting contributions to local governance.
His professional achievements include an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, continuous inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America since 2008, and “Lawyer of the Year” designations in multiple practice areas. He is also a long-standing New Jersey Super Lawyer. Outside the office, Mike enjoys farming, woodworking, politics, and travel.
Areas of Focus
Redevelopment and Governmental Law
- Special Counsel for Redevelopment for multiple municipalities, including the Riverton Project in Sayreville
- Drafts and negotiates RFPs/RFQs, redevelopment agreements, PILOT agreements, and related developer contracts
- Oversees condemnation, land assemblage, and brownfield remediation strategies
- Advises planning boards on complex land use and zoning approvals
- Manages litigation related to redevelopment and municipal disputes
Health Care Law
- Represents health care providers in regulatory, transactional, and compliance matters
- Advises hospitals, MSOs, nursing homes, physicians, and pharmacies
- Supports licensing, mergers, acquisitions, and operational structuring
- Counsels clients on BME investigations and disciplinary actions
Governmental and Municipal Law
- Serves as Township Attorney and Special Counsel for Redevelopment for multiple governmental entities
- Advises municipalities on redevelopment, PILOT agreements, and land use regulations
- Manages condemnation actions and public infrastructure redevelopment
- Counsels on municipal litigation and complex planning and zoning matters
- Handles legal issues related to brownfield site reuse and environmental compliance
Political and Regulatory Advisory
- Former General Counsel, New Jersey Democratic State Committee (2010–2013)
- Current member, two New Jersey Department of Health advisory boards
- Provides legal insight on regulatory issues intersecting with health care and public policy
- Advises on government affairs and strategic legal positioning
- In 2011 and 2021, served as Counsel to New Jersey Congressional Reapportionment Committee (Democratic Members)
- Former Member, New Jersey General Assembly
- Former Councilman, East Brunswick Township
Awards
- Martindale-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2025 “Superb Attorney Rating”
- The Best Lawyers in America (2008-2025); "Lawyer of the Year" in Real Estate Law (2022), Health Care Law (2020), Land Use & Zoning (2017), Litigation - Real Estate (2015)
- New Jersey Super Lawyers (2005-2007; 2014-Present)
- Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent
- Blanch and Irving Laurie Foundation Young Leadership Award
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