Owen Hughes concentrates his practice in real estate, transactional and business law. He also has an extensive background and experience in environmental law and environmental insurance.

Since 2018, Owen was selected by his peers to The Best Lawyers in America* list which highlights top practitioners in various areas of practice across the United States.

*No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American Bar Association. A description of the standard or methodology used by Best Lawyers can be found here.

Owen is a member of the Essex County Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Florida Bar, and the American Bar Association.

The Best Lawyers in America,* 2018

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  • State of Florida
  • State of New Jersey

  • Seton Hall University School of Law, Law Journal: Seton Hall, Member, Legislative Journal, 1981
  • Boston College, B.A., 1978

Supporting a Client in Securing Funding for New York CAURD License

December 12, 2024

The Firm’s Cannabis, Hemp, and Psychedelic Practice Group (“CHAP”) is proud to announce a significant milestone in advancing New York’s emerging cannabis industry. This month, attorneys Joshua S. Bauchner, Natalie C. Diaz, and Shawn R. McClelland successfully facilitated a transaction securing necessary funding for a client’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) license. Through this achievement, […]

From Vision to a Brooklyn Cannabis Business

November 28, 2023

Our client, Kendall had a vision for a New York cannabis business, which she discussed during her estate planning sessions with Shawn McClelland from our Tax, Trusts, and Estates practice group. Recognizing the potential, Shawn introduced her to Joshua S. Bauchner, Chair of our Cannabis and Psychedelics Practice Group.

Deal Alert: Owen T. Hughes represented seller in commercial property sale in Vineland, New Jersey

July 18, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate Partner Owen T. Hughes, Esq. recently represented the Seller of a 244,418 square foot commercial property located at North Mill Road, Vineland, NJ. The Sale Price was $21,000,000.00.

Deal Alert: Owen T. Hughes represented a developer specializing in medical office space in the acquisition and financing of 70,000 square feet in a building complex in Sewell, New Jersey

July 14, 2023

Owen T. Hughes, Esq. represented a developer specializing in medical office space in the acquisition and financing of 70,000 square feet in the building complex located at Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell (Washington Township), New Jersey. This space will be primarily dedicated for medical offices. The Purchase Price was $13,250,000.00; with acquisition financing, an amount of […]

Deal Alert: Owen T. Hughes, Esq. represented a real estate investor in the acquisition and financing of the 215,000 square foot warehousing and logistical building in Maryland

July 7, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC Real Estate Partner Owen T. Hughes, Esq. represented a real estate investor in the acquisition and financing of the 215,000 square foot warehousing and logistical building located on 14 acres on Kelso Drive, Essex, Maryland. The Purchase Price was $26,700,000.00. Financing was provided by a regional bank in the amount of $16,000,000.00. […]

Owen T. Hughes, Esq. represented a developer specializing in medical office space in the acquisition and financing of 490,000 square feet in Chappaqua, New York

July 5, 2023

Owen T. Hughes, Esq. represented a developer specializing in medical office space in the acquisition and financing of 490,000 square feet of space in the building complex located at Bedford Avenue, Chappaqua, New York. This space was primarily dedicated for medical offices and medical facilities for a major hospital network and several medical practices. The […]

Owen T. Hughes Appointed Co-Chair of Real Estate Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC

October 22, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that long-time partner Owen T. Hughes, Esq. will now serve as Co-Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, alongside Craig W. Alexander, Esq. With over 40 years of experience in real estate, transactional, and business law, Owen brings invaluable expertise to our team. His strategic insights […]

22 Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers List

August 17, 2023

Mandelbaum Barrett PC is proud to announce that 22 lawyers were recognized to the 2024 Best Lawyers list. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, we have always strived for excellence and have consistently sought to uphold the highest standards of legal practice. This recognition serves as a reminder of our ongoing mission to provide unparalleled legal representation […]

Mandelbaum Barrett PC is proud to announce 17 of our attorneys have been named to the Best Lawyers in America 2023 list.

August 18, 2022

15 years of recognition: Barry R. Mandelbaum, Steven Adler, Jeffrey M Rosenthal and Michael Saffer 10 years of recognition: Jeffrey Cappola, Gordon C. Duus, Arthur D. Grossman, Owen T. Hughes and Barry Schwartz William Barrett, David Carton, Damian Conforti, Rebecca Frino, Raj Gadhok, Martin D. Hauptman, Esq., Steven Holt and Lynne Strober *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American […]

15 Mandelbaum Barrett PC Attorneys Selected for the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

August 20, 2020

15 Mandelbaum Barrett PC Attorneys Selected for the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America The latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America includes fifteen Mandelbaum Barrett PC attorneys, representing a wide cross-section of the firm’s full-service capabilities, including commercial litigation, employment law, family law, white collar criminal defense, real estate, tax, bankruptcy […]

Thirteen Mandelbaum Barrett PC Attorneys Recognized By Their Peers In Best Lawyers in America© 2020

August 15, 2019

We are proud to announce that thirteen of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 edition. In addition, Barry Mandelbaum has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Real Estate Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers© has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Many of the below attorneys have been listed in this publication for over ten years. *No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the American Bar Association. To learn more about Best Lawyers, visit www.bestlawyers.com/methodology