Following a career representing closely-held business entities in corporate and real estate transactions, Ralph Lowenbach now devotes his practice to mediating business disputes. He also serves as an expert witness in business-related legal malpractice matters.
Ralph has extensive mergers and acquisitions experience. He has been extensively involved in real estate acquisition and development, including related environmental issues, for major retailer and office/warehouse developers. He has also represented public companies in 1933 and 1934 Act filings and debt offerings.
- Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1961
- Columbia College, A.B., 1958
- New Jersey, 1961 (retired)
- New York, 1981 (retired)
August 17, 2023 | Recognition
Recognition by Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
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- M&A transactions in a variety of industries, on behalf of acquirers and sellers
- Real estate acquisition and leasing – shopping centers, warehouse complexes, office buildings, and free-standing retail and manufacturing facilities, with related environmental and governmental permitting: ISRA, HMDC, and DOT
- Representation of banks and borrowers in secured lending transactions, with a broad range of collateral
- Representation of public companies regarding filings under and compliance with Securities
- Act of 1933 and Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
- Debt and equity offerings, proxies and 10Ks
- Shareholder, partnership, and limited liability company operating agreements
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Corporate & Business Law Section, Director, 1978-1985; Securities Law Subcommittee of the Section, Chairman, 1972-1979
- American Bar Association, Section of Business Law, member, 1985-1995; Negotiated Acquisitions Subcommittee, member, 1995-2001
- Essex County Bar Association, Banking Law Committee, Executive Committee, member, 1994-1999