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Ann M. Waeger
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Ann is a responsive and deeply experienced transactional lawyer whose practice encompasses the purchase, sale, leasing and financing of commercial and industrial real estate and business assets. She is recognized for her expertise related to environmental issues in the transactional setting, including leases and sale agreements, and the use of environmental insurance policies as a risk management tool.

She handles the oversight and negotiation of environmental insurance claims in connection with cost recovery under commercial general liability policies and pollution legal liability policies. She provides support in the review, analysis, and negotiation of environmental insurance policies for use in connection with the purchase, sale or redevelopment of contaminated properties and brownfields, as well as in connection with overall risk management programs. She has also assisted clients with insurance coverage for regulated contaminants and hazardous substances, including emerging contaminants of concern such as Per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances and ethylene oxide.

Ann has played a prominent role in the negotiation and settlement of numerous insurance claims involving cost-recovery for investigative and remedial activities. She has also served as New Jersey local counsel in connection with a broad range of transactions.

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Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 1984
  • New York, 1984

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1983
  • State University of New York at Oneonta, B.S., 1974

  • CREW-NJ (1997 – present); President (2006); Director (2002-2010)
  • New Jersey State Bar Association, Business Law Section Emeritus Director and past Chair
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW Network) (1997 – present); Professional Mentor, Leadership Certificate Program (2018, 2016, 2014); Recognition Committee (2018, 2016); Inductee, CREW Network Foundation Women of Vision Program (2016); Chapter Resources Task Force (2015 - 2016); Recognition Committee (2016); Board of Directors (2010 – 2013); Chair, Chapter Communications Task Force (2012); Board Liaison to Communication and Editorial Committee (2013) and Industry Research Committee (2011); Chair, Member Education Committee (2008 – 2009)
  • American Bar Association, Section of Business Law
  • New York State Bar Association, Environmental Law Section; Environmental Insurance Committee

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