Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. (based in Westfield, NJ), announced that Rick Bier has joined the firm as a partner in its Banking & Financial Services and Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning practice groups.

“With his notable experience in commercial real estate, M&A and working with privately held businesses, Rick is an ideal fit for our firm,” said Eric B. Levine, Lindabury partner and president. “He has a demonstrated history of achieving the best possible business outcome for clients.”

Before joining Lindabury, Mr. Bier was a partner at several well-known law firms, where he represented privately held and family-owned businesses, guiding clients through complex business and corporate matters. He has extensive M&A experience, working collaboratively with family business owners and Fortune 500 companies.

He is also highly experienced in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, development and financing. Mr. Bier has represented sponsors and building owners in various aspects of converting residential and commercial properties to condominiums, including property acquisition, financing, regulatory compliance, tenant issues and representation in the sale of condominium units.

Rick Bier commented, “I look forward to working with my dedicated colleagues at Lindabury in upholding the firm’s well-established reputation for producing top-level results for clients.”

Admitted to the bars of New Jersey and New York, Mr. Bier holds a BA in International Relations & Affairs from Tufts University and a J.D. from St. John’s University of Law.

About Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. (www.lindabury.com)
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., (“Lindabury”) is a mid-sized general practice law firm, located in Central New Jersey. From its offices in Westfield, Summit, Red Bank, New York and Philadelphia, the firm services clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Lindabury provides litigation and transactional counsel to a broad spectrum of clients, including corporations, privately held businesses, insurance firms, healthcare institutions, trade associations, employee benefit funds, banks and financial institutions, nonprofit organizations and individuals.