Cecilia I. Lassiter

Land Use and Zoning Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Newark, New Jersey

4+ years experience

Sills Cummis & Gross PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

973-643-7000

https://www.sillscummis.com/professionals/cecilia-lassiter/

The Legal Center, One Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102

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Bio

Cecilia I. Lassiter, Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross State and Local Incentives Law Practice, focuses on state and local public incentives and real estate matters, with a particular emphasis on redevelopment, zoning and land use. Ms. Lassiter has extensive experience in redevelopment matters, including the designation of areas in need of redevelopment or areas in need of rehabilitation, and the negotiation and preparation of complex redevelopment agreements, purchase and sale agreements, easements, licenses, lease agreements and occupancy agreements. Cecilia I. Lassiter, Chair of the Sills Cummis & Gross State and Local Incentives Law Practice, focuses on state and local public incentives and real estate matters, with a particular emphasis on redevelopment, zoning and land use. Ms. Lassiter has extensive experience in redevelopment matters, including the designation of areas in need of redevelopment or areas in need of rehabilitation, and the negotiation and preparation of complex redevelopment agreements, purchase and sale agreements, easements, licenses, lease agreements and occupancy agreements.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Education

New York Law School, J.D.
The University of Texas, B.A.

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Reviews

Laura Edwards

2 weeks ago

Indispensable Guidance on a Complex Commercial Redevelopment

Our mid-sized manufacturing company was navigating a complex relocation and expansion within Newark, a process fraught with regulatory hurdles and financial uncertainty. We engaged Cecilia Lassiter at Sills Cummis & Gross to guide us through the maze of state and local incentives and real estate considerations. From our first consultation, Cecilia’s command of the subject matter was evident. She didn't just recite statutes; she provided a strategic roadmap tailored to our specific project goals. Her dual recognition in Land Use/Zoning and Real Estate Law proved invaluable as she seamlessly handled our site acquisition due diligence while concurrently structuring our application for significant tax abatements and grants through New Jersey's incentive programs. Cecilia and her team were meticulous, proactive, and incredibly responsive, often anticipating challenges before they arose. Her four years of focused experience in this niche felt like decades of expertise. Thanks to her diligent work, we secured a favorable package that made our expansion financially viable and positioned us for long-term growth. Cecilia is more than an attorney; she is a strategic partner who genuinely invests in her clients' success. I recommend her without reservation to any business undertaking a redevelopment or seeking to leverage public incentives in New Jersey.