Richard T. Wells

Associate

Overview

Richard focuses his practice in the areas of land use, zoning, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance. Representing commercial and residential clients, Rich provides advice and counsel on various aspects of land use and zoning affecting current and potential development projects, including obtaining variance and site plan approvals.

Prior to joining Archer, Rich regularly advised public entities throughout South Jersey on the redevelopment process. Having served as solicitor to several land use boards, Rich has extensive experience providing guidance on complex issues regarding land use and zoning law. He regularly represents commercial and residential property owners and developers before municipal planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment, governing bodies, county boards, and regional agencies and authorities, and has successfully litigated a variety of land use appeals in both State and Federal Court.

In addition to his land use and redevelopment practice, Rich has worked with clients on various real estate matters, including property identification and acquisition, lease and purchase negotiations, and negotiation and drafting of access agreements and easements.

Credentials

Education

Rutgers University School of Law, JD
Rutgers University, BA, Honors

Admissions

New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Offices

Voorhees, NJ

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3rd Annual Cannabis & Commercial Real Estate Conference

04.24.2025

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

3rd Annual Cannabis & Commercial Real Estate Conference

Archer partner Richard T. Wells will be a speaker at the "3rd Annual Cannabis & Commercial Real Estate Conference." The 2025 Cannabis & CRE Conference is bringing together top industry leaders to discuss the booming cannabis real estate market. From dispensary site selection to zoning challenges and investment strategies, this event is a must-attend for anyone in CRE....

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09.06.2024

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Municipal Outreach and Land Use

Richard Wells is a panel speaker at this year's New Jersey Cannabis Convention speaking at the session on "Municipal Outreach and Land Use." Since New Jersey first pushed for legalization, home-rule has always been a contentious signature policy of the state that has helped balance the short-term and long-term visions for the cannabis industry. Richard and the other panelists will discuss the nuts and bolts of how to engage with municipalities to get them excited about your project and the industry at-large. You will learn how to present your team, how to communicate with stakeholders, and how to develop a strong relationship with municipalities in New Jersey....

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Maureen Coghlan, Debra Rosen and Richard Wells Recognized by NJLJ 2023 New Jersey Legal Awards

08.16.2023

Press Releases

Maureen Coghlan, Debra Rosen and Richard Wells Recognized by NJLJ 2023 New Jersey Legal Awards

Archer is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized for their efforts by the New Jersey Law Journal this year in the publication’s annual awards.*...

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