Licensed in New Jersey Since 2008
Protecting your property, your business, and your financial future.
Real estate, bankruptcy, and landlord-tenant representation for New Jersey individuals and businesses. When you hire this office, you work directly with me from the first call to the final signature.
Christopher J. Lombardi, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Since 2008
Licensed to practice law
Villanova Law
J.D., Charles Widger School of Law
Finance background
Villanova University
One-on-one
You work directly with me
Why Choose This Office
Experienced counsel, personal attention.
At many firms, your first meeting is with a paralegal or a junior associate, and your case gets passed along from there. I opened this office to practice differently. I meet personally with every prospective client, review the situation myself, and give an honest assessment of the options.
I have represented landlords and tenants, buyers and sellers, which means I understand how the other side approaches a negotiation. Combined with a background in finance, that lets me see both the legal and the financial picture of your situation.
What you can expect
Direct access to your attorney
Your consultation, strategy, and case are handled by me.
Clear, candid advice
If something isn't worth pursuing, I'll tell you and explain better options.
Responsive communication
You'll know where your matter stands at every stage.
A financial eye
Leases, closings, and bankruptcies all come down to numbers. I read them carefully.
How I Can Help
Practice Areas
These areas often overlap. A lease problem can become a cash-flow problem, and a cash-flow problem can become a bankruptcy question. One attorney handling all of them means nothing falls through the cracks.
Real Estate Law
Representation for buyers and sellers in residential and commercial transactions, from contract through closing.
- Residential purchases and sales
- Commercial closings
- Contract drafting and review
- Title and deed issues
Landlord-Tenant Law
I represent both landlords and tenants in residential and commercial matters.
- Lease drafting and review
- Nonpayment and holdover matters
- Security deposit disputes
- Defaults and settlements
Bankruptcy Law
An honest assessment of whether bankruptcy makes sense for you and, if it does, which path fits.
- Bankruptcy vs. alternatives
- Chapter selection and filing
- Relief from creditor pressure
- Lease and real estate issues
Commercial Rent Reduction
Negotiating rent relief on existing leases so your business can stay in its location.
- Temporary or permanent reductions
- Deferrals and abatements
- Restructured lease terms
- An alternative to bankruptcy
For Commercial Tenants
When the rent is more than your business can carry
Many business owners assume a signed lease can't be changed. In practice, landlords often have good reasons to negotiate: replacing a tenant takes time and money, and an empty space earns nothing.
Review the lease and the numbers
I read your lease closely and look at your financials. A request backed by clear figures gets taken seriously.
Build the case for relief
We prepare a proposal that shows the landlord why a reduction serves their interest as well as yours.
Negotiate the terms
A reduced rate, a deferral, an abatement period, or a restructured term, all properly documented.
Plan for the fallback
If negotiation falls short, your bankruptcy attorney already knows your lease and finances. No starting over.
"The goal is to keep you in your location and out of bankruptcy court. Even a temporary reduction can give a business the room it needs to recover."
Credentials
Bar admission
State of New Jersey, 2008
Law school
Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law, J.D.
Undergraduate
Villanova University, finance
Meet Your Attorney
Christopher J. Lombardi, Esq.
Attorney at Law
I have been licensed to practice law in New Jersey since 2008. After years of handling real estate, bankruptcy, and landlord-tenant matters, I opened this office so clients could work directly with an experienced attorney instead of being passed down the line.
Before law school, I earned my undergraduate degree in finance at Villanova University. That training shapes how I practice. Whether I'm reviewing a closing statement, analyzing whether a business can survive its lease, or evaluating a bankruptcy, the numbers matter, and I read them carefully.
I received my law degree from Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law.
Outside the office, I spend as much time as I can with my family at the Jersey Shore. You'll usually find me out on the boat, fishing, or making music.
Let's talk about your situation.
Consultations are free. Call 732-630-1000 or send a message to schedule yours.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in Touch
Schedule a Free Consultation
Tell me a little about your situation and I'll get back to you to set up a time.
Office Information
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742732-630-1000[email protected]