August 23, 2018
On August 14, 2018, Kozyra & Hartz, LLC sponsored and participated in the Essex County Bar Association's Bowling for Gun Buy Back charity event held at the Eagle Rock Lanes in West Orange, New Jersey. This fun-filled event raised money for the Gun Buy Back Initiative of the Essex County Bar Foundation and the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.
May 31, 2018
On May 31, 2018, the Essex County Bar Association (ECBA) hosted its annual Judicial Law Clerk luncheon at the Veterans Courthouse in Newark. Michael J. Rankin co-chaired the event for the ECBA.
The event provided Law Clerks with the opportunity to network with members of the ECBA and to learn more about the next steps in their career upon the completion of their clerkship.
Barry A. Kozyra and Michael J. Rankin appeared as panelists for the event discussing, amongst other things, the interviewing process for obtaining a position as an associate in a law firm.
May 10, 2018
Kozyra & Hartz, LLC is proud to announce that our partner, BARRY A. KOZYRA, has received the 2017 – 2018 Elks Distinguished Citizenship Award for the Nutley Lodge No. 1290 and the Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The award was presented to Barry for "Outstanding and Meritorious Service to Humanity" for his long-time support of many charitable causes.
Congratulations, Barry!
February 2, 2018
On January 17, 2018, Barry A. Kozyra represented the Nutley Planning Board in issuing a Preliminary Site Plan Resolution to KINGSLAND STREET URBAN RENEWAL, LLC on behalf of Seton Hall University and Hackensack University Medical Center for the construction of surface parking areas, interior roadways, curbing, sidewalks, and landscaping in connection with the renovation and re-occupancy of the Hoffman LaRoche Redevelopment Area. Upon completion of the proposed improvements, the existing building will be used as an educational facility to include the Seton Hall School of Medicine, the Seton Hall College of Nursing, the Seton Hall School of Health and Medical Science, and research and laboratory facilities.
Barry said, "This approval is an integral step in Kingsland moving forward to(...)
February 2, 2018
Kozyra & Hartz, LLC is proud to announce that on January 3, 2018 founding Member Barry A. Kozyra was reappointed to the Township of Nutley Planning Board by Mayor Joseph Scarpelli as Board Attorney for a record thirteenth consecutive term. As Board Attorney, Mr. Kozyra is responsible for representing the Board as to site plan, major subdivision and minor site plan applications as well as the creation of policies for the future redevelopment of the Township. In 2012 he represented the Board as counsel in the preparation and adoption of the Township Master Plan, an especially important roadmap for the redevelopment of the former Hoffman-LaRoche site (now renamed On3) which was purchased by Prism Capital Partners of Bloomfield in 2016.
"I am honored to have the opportunity to(...)
