James Polles | Russo Development

Prior to joining Russo Development, James Polles was a partner and of counsel, respectively, at prominent New Jersey law firms concentrating his practice in real estate development, specifically, redevelopment and land use matters concerning industrial, commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects. His experience allows him to provide advice on all aspects of the real estate development approval process at the municipal and county levels while also appearing before various state agencies. James’ practice includes the negotiation of redevelopment agreements, developer’s agreements, purchase and sale agreements for real property, easements, and related access agreements. James is also skilled in the negotiation of lease and broker agreements, in addition to various financings, including short and long-term tax exemptions and related incentive programs, and related commercial transactions. James’ knowledge of local government helps provides a unique insight into the decision-making process of elected officials, government employees, and related stakeholders, through his experience in providing general and special counsel services for various municipalities and redevelopment agencies, as well as planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment.

James is a graduate of the University of Scranton, where he earned a B.S. in Political Science and a minor in English, and is a graduate of the Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law. He is admitted to practice in New Jersey and the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, and is a member of the New Jersey Bar Association, the Essex County Bar Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP).

James PollesVice President – Assistant General Counsel