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The Durkin Firm, LLCMember
Elizabeth M. Durkin
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Elizabeth M. Durkin

4.8
13 reviews

354 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 2550, Livingston, NJ 07039

Land Use, Banking, Finance & Secured Transactions, Closely Held Businesses and 6 more

About Elizabeth M. Durkin

Elizabeth M. Durkin boasts extensive expertise in commercial real estate, offering comprehensive representation to both buyers and sellers engaged in property acquisitions, financing, and land-use approvals across New Jersey. Her practice also encompasses skillful management of 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges. Furthermore, Ms. Durkin serves as legal counsel to institutional lenders, handling a diverse array of transactions. In addition to her involvement in real estate matters, Ms. Durkin has a distinguished history of representing municipal land-use boards, demonstrating her multifaceted legal capabilities. She is equally proficient in assisting clients with their estate planning needs, including the establishment of inter vivos and testamentary trusts, as well as estate administration. Her legal acumen extends to representing executors, trustees, and beneficiaries in contentious matters. Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Durkin possesses a wealth of knowledge within the equine industry, specializing in various equine-related issues. She actively shares her insights through lectures on equine liability matters.

Notable Seminars and Engagements:

• Rutgers Co-Op Extension, Short Course for Horse Owners and Barn Managers, Equine Liability Issues, April 2004 and April 2005.

• New York County Lawyer's Association Sports Law Forum, March 2009.

• Rutgers Equine Science Center, Winter Short Course for Developing Future Leaders for the Equine Industry, Legal Issues Important to the Equine Industry, January 2012.

• New Jersey State Bar Association Convention, Panelist on Animal Law, May 2012.

• Rutgers Equine Science Center and Northeast SARE, Equine Business Planning for NJ Horse Businesses, February 2013.

• Rutgers Equine Science Center, Developing Future Leaders for the Equine Industry Management and Leadership Methods, January 2014.

Professional Memberships and Associations:

• New Jersey State Bar Association

• American Bar Association • Essex County Bar Association

• New Jersey State Bar Association, Member, Animal Law Committee

• Fund for Newark Abbey, Trustee

• Development Council of the Archdiocese of Newark, Board Member

• Rutgers University for Equine Advancement, Board Member and Vice Chair

Elizabeth M. Durkin's distinguished career in law and her unwavering commitment to her clients and the equine industry make her a highly respected figure in the legal and equestrian communities alike.

 

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July 03, 2014
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I would not recommend Liz Durkin as a lawyer, she is unresponsive and seems to cut many corners. Her knowledge of real estate transactions was questionable at best. There are other lawyers who will provide a much better service for your money.

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Areas of Law

  • Animal Law 1
    • Equine Law
  • Other 8
    • Land Use
    • Banking, Finance & Secured Transactions
    • Closely Held Businesses
    • Estate Planning, Preparation of Wills and Trusts
    • Estate Administration
    • Commercial Real Estate Transactions
    • Residential Real Estate Transactions
    • Real Estate Tax Appeals

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, New Jersey
    United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Seton Hall University School of Law
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Manhattanville College
    Class of 1984
    B.A.

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    Elizabeth M. Durkin is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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    Elizabeth M. Durkin speaks Spanish.
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