Christopher H. Minks, Esq. | Russo Development

Christopher H. Minks, Esq. is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Russo Development, LLC, a position he has held since 2012. Prior to joining Russo Development, Mr. Minks was an equity partner with the law firm of Winne Banta Hetherington Basralian & Kahn, PC, one of the oldest continuously operating law firms in the State of New Jersey, where he was a member of the Real Estate, Corporate and Business, Intellectual Property, and Land Use practice groups of the firm. Drawing upon nearly thirty years of practice, in his role with Russo, Chris provides a depth of knowledge and experience in the areas of commercial real property transactions, corporate governance, finance, land use and redevelopment law. He regularly represents Russo Development, its affiliates and partners before local municipal, County and State boards and authorities. In addition, Mr. Minks has served in various legal advisory positions, and on boards of various charitable trusts and endeavors.

Mr. Minks is a graduate of New York University, where he earned a BA degree in economics and sociology, and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire Law School where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1993. He was admitted to practice in New Jersey in 1993 and maintains admission with the New Jersey State Bar Association and the American Bar Association, as well as the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. Mr. Minks holds the esteemed AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been published on a variety of legal topics related to commercial real estate development and land use. He resides in Mountainside, New Jersey with his wife of 25 years, Lisa, and their two adult children Georgia and Christopher. In his spare time, he is an avid collector and restorer of vintage motorcycles and automobiles.

Christopher H. Minks, Esq.Executive Vice President – Chief Legal Officer