Gary H. Giannantonio

About Gary H. Giannantonio

Gary H. Giannantonio has been practicing law since 2001.  His practice focuses on Residential and Commercial Real Estate Closings, Wills and Estates, and Land Use.

Gary is the current Zoning Board of Adjustment Attorney for the Township of Washington and previously served as the Planning Board Attorney for the Borough of Palisades Park for 12 years. Gary has successfully represented various commercial clients in obtaining variances, including a canopy and convenience store for a gas station, and signage and exterior renovation variances for restaurants, dry cleaners, and other small businesses.  He has represented builders and obtained subdivision and site plan approvals.  He has also represented Commercial Tenants seeking Change of Use approval from the local zoning board when opening up a new business or relocating an existing business.  He has also represented individual homeowners in obtaining variances for major and minor renovations, including additions, swimming pool and generator installations.

Gary also has over 20 years of experiencing handling several thousand real estate closings and has assisted many clients in preparing their Wills, Medical and General Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives.  He has also assisted clients in probating estates and with appointment as Executors or Administrators.

Gary received his Juris Doctor from New York Law School and his Bachelor of Arts from Boston University.  He is admitted to the bars of the State of New Jersey and United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Gary has also been recognized by both “201” Magazine and “Bergen” Magazine as one of “Bergen’s Top Lawyers” for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023.