Alex Paul Genato

Partner

Overview

Alex concentrates his practice in the areas of local property taxation, eminent domain, redevelopment, and state tax matters. He has handled matters involving all phases of property tax appeal litigation throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Virginia, Ohio, Florida and various other states.

Alex has extensive experience with cases involving office complexes, corporate headquarters, industrial facilities, oil refineries, manufacturing facilities, research and development facilities, warehouses, data centers, hotels, extended-stay corporate suites, golf courses, ski resorts, shopping malls, banks, telecommunication facilities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, parking garages, truck terminals, apartment buildings, and condominiums. He advises clients on issues regarding property tax issues, liabilities, exemptions, and farmland assessment qualification.

Active in the legal community, Alex was a member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court for the 2018-2020 term and previously served as a member during the 2012-2014, 2014-2016, and 2016-2018 terms. He is also a former Chair of the Taxation Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.

After graduating from law school, Alex was a law clerk to the Honorable Vito L. Bianco, J.T.C. of the Tax Court of New Jersey. In this capacity, he assisted Judge Bianco in drafting the first published case in the nation to comprehensively address casino valuation.

Representative Experience

Reduction in oil refinery assessment from $653 Million to $340 Million
Reduction in oil refinery assessment from $298 Million to $85 Million
Reduction in manufacturing facility assessment from $160 Million to $110 Million

Credentials

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law, JD
Binghamton University, BA

Admissions

New Jersey
New York
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Offices

Princeton, NJ

Areas of Focus

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Alex Genato Appointed Vice-Chair of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court

07.17.2026

Press Releases

Alex Genato Appointed Vice-Chair of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court

Archer is pleased to announce that partner Alex Paul Genato has been appointed Vice-Chair of the New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on the Tax Court for the 2026–2028 term, effective September 1, 2026. Alex previously served multiple terms as a member of the Committee and now begins his first term as Vice-Chair. The Committee is comprised of members of the bench and tax bar, as well as representatives of taxpayers' groups, local, county, and state tax administrators, and others involved in the administration and review of New Jersey's tax laws. The New Jersey Supreme Court relies on the Committee to provide well-reasoned, expert advice on matters within its area of responsibility....

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03.19.2026

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

2026 ABA-IPT Advanced Tax Seminars

Archer partners Alex Genato and Jeffrey Gordon will serve as speakers at the ABA and IPT 2026 Advanced Tax Seminars. Attorneys, accountants, tax officials, and others interested in gaining a greater professional knowledge of managing the country’s increasing tax burden are encouraged to attend....

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A Big, Easy Guide to Recent Trends in Property Tax Exemptions

03.14.2025

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

A Big, Easy Guide to Recent Trends in Property Tax Exemptions

Partner Alex Genato will be presenting the program “A Big, Easy Guide to Recent Trends in Property Tax Exemptions” at the 2025 ABA/IPT Advanced Tax Seminar. Governments continue to seek ways to expand revenue collection while keeping their residential taxpayers happy. This program explores how varying property tax exemption statutes affect taxpayers operating across a range of industries....

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