King, Moench & Collins LLP Partner Michael L. Collins was quoted in the Asbury Park Press regarding Colts Neck Township’s efforts to navigate its Fourth Round affordable housing obligations while preserving its rights on appeal. The Township recently adopted several affordable housing zoning ordinances, including two “under protest,” as it works to maintain immunity from

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KMC in the News – Collins Quoted in Asbury Park Press Regarding Affordable Housing

The Case On July 21, 2026, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous 7-0 opinion in Township of Jackson v. Getzel Bee, LLC. The case involved an attempt by the Township of Jackson to condemn two private properties with the intent that they be swapped with a private developer in exchange for other property

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Client Alert: NJ Supreme Court Reaffirms Municipal Authority to Condemn Land for Open Space — While Drawing a Line at “Land-Swap” Takings

RED BANK, N.J. — King, Moench & Collins LLP (KMC) is pleased to announce the addition of two accomplished attorneys, Andrew J. Ball, Esq. and Christopher A. Khatami, Esq., marking the firm’s latest strategic lateral hires as it continues to expand its capabilities throughout New Jersey. Ball joins KMC as a Partner and brings significant

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King, Moench & Collins Announces Addition of Two Lateral Attorneys, Continuing Strategic Growth Across New Jersey

KMC Partner Matthew Moench was recently quoted by NJ Advance Media regarding his ongoing representation of landlords challenging an Elizabeth rent control ordinance initiated by citizen petition that caps rent increases at $20: A coalition of landlords then filed a lawsuit, prompting Deitch to issue a stay temporarily blocking the council’s action, pending his final

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KMC in the News: Moench Quoted by NJ Advance Media on Challenge to Elizabeth Rent Control Ordinance