Roy H. Tanzman is a shareholder in the Real Estate group at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. He focuses his practice on government relations and real estate law. For nearly 40 years, he has represented individuals, developers and property owners throughout the state of New Jersey in a variety of issues that impact their businesses.
In 2021, Rutgers Hillel honored Mr. Tanzman and his wife Brenda Tanzman as “Visionaries in Partnership” at the 2021 Annual Gala for their significant and long-standing contributions to that institution. From 2011-2017, Mr. Tanzman served as Hillel Board President. He currently serves as its Chairman of the Board of Governors. In 2019, Mr. Tanzman was honored by the Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey (ADL NY/NJ) with the Securing Justice Award. The award was conferred to Mr. Tanzman at the 2019 annual Securing Justice Awards Dinner in recognition of “his enduring commitment to securing justice and fair treatment for all.”
Since 2012, Mr. Tanzman has been consistently selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Law.
Mr. Tanzman has served his community as a coach for soccer, basketball and baseball teams.
Practices
Education
- J.D., Rutgers Law School - Camden, 1976
- B.A., Rutgers University, 1973
Admissions
- New York, 1989
- New Jersey, 1977
Memberships
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Middlesex County Association, Memorial Committee
- New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
- Two River Community Bank, Northern Community Advisory Board
- The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (A.I.P.A.C.), Regional and National Councils and Congressional Club
- Anti-Defamation League (A.D.L.), Associate National Commissioner, Development Chair, Executive Board and Regional Board
- Highland Park Conservative Temple – Congregation Anshe Emeth, Board of Trustees and Executive Board
- Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, Executive Committee and Board of Trustees
- Jewish Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Board of Trustees
- Jewish National Fund, Board Member
- New Jersey State Association of Jewish Federations, Executive Board and Government Relations Committee
- New Jersey-Israel Commission, Executive Committee
- State of Israel Bonds, Co-chair of Development, National Campaign Co-chair and National Leadership Advisory Council
- The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living, Board of Trustees
- Stein Assisted Living, Board of Trustees and Executive Board
- Rutgers Hillel, Chairman of the Board of Governors
- Rutgers University, Advisory Council on Jewish Student Life
- Rutgers University, Presidents’ Counsel
- State Theatre, Advisory Council
Recognition
Rankings Disclaimers
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