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01 Oct, 2024 by Pavlovic family
Karl and Cassandra were great in helping us deal with our mortgage modification loan. When the lender fouled up and both sent and signed back the wrong paperwork then later claimed that the contract was invalid, threatening a foreclosure, Cassandra was instrumental to getting the lender to understand their faults, was able to stop the foreclosure process and get us back into the modified loan.
During this process there were quick on replying to any of our questions and dealt with the lender quickly and effectively.
Thank you everyone at the Norgaard firm!
Highly recommend, especially if you have been similarly discounted by your lender.
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23 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Excellent service and good realistic advice.and full knowledge of the matter all the time .
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23 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous
Mr. Karl helped me to resolve an issue with my previous tenants and he used his acknowledge and experience to help me to settle the case in order to avoid going to the court. He is very professional and has patience and explain to me and try to help me to fight for my benefit. I am glad that it got settled it. I will recommend anyone to use Mr. Karl and from now on, he will be my attorney if I need it in the future. Thanks man !!
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13 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous
My wife and I collaborated with Jenny on our first property in Jersey City! We had really great experience with Jenny. She is professional and patient, and has played the critical role in pushing forward our case to closing.
Our property had very complicated situations. It is a multi family and has multiple tenants that need to deal with. In addition, it had back and forth discussion and negotiation with sellers for inspection and title! Jenny coordinated the communication with sellers attorney pretty well and drove the process moving forward smoothly.
Jenny is knowledgeable about everything in real estate transaction. She explained us every details and things need to be paid attention on in each stage of the transaction!
My case won’t be closed that smoothly without Jenny! Highly recommended!
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23 Mar, 2023 by Andy
My wife and I were super satisfied with everything Jenny has been doing to help us to own our first house and we had a smooth closing today! Jenny was very patient and professional. She was always answering our questions and was protecting our right as a buyer. We highly recommend her to any home buyers in New Jersey.
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13 Mar, 2023 by Yifu
As first-time home buyers, we had an amazing experience working with Jenny for our condo purchase in Jersey City, NJ. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and communicative throughout the entire process. She made sure that all of our questions were answered and that we understood every step of the way. We couldn't be happier with her services and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional real estate attorney. Thank you for making our dream of owning a home a reality!
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29 Feb, 2020 by Chuck and linda
For my wife and I, going through a CH 7 bankruptcy was a pretty dark time for us, but the light at the end of the tunnel was Mark, Cassandra, and Kate. We were able to keep our house and start over with a clean slate.
We read the other reviews written about Mark and his team and everything they said is true. They were a pleasure to work with from the time we met them until our bankruptcy was discharged. Their fee was fair, their work was impeccable, and their representation of us at our hearing was impressive. We could not have envisioned a better outcome of our situation.
We fully agree that we would recommend Mark, Cassandra, and Kate to anyone in need of excellent bankruptcy representation.
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20 Dec, 2018 by Patrick
I have had many interactions with attorneys for many different functions but have never had more positive communications with a more poised and informative attorney. Mark has been responsive, timely and charismatic to any of our needs and concerns. I endorse him and his firm most enthusiastically. Don't look for better representation.
Patrick
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26 May, 2018 by Jill
I hired Mark for 2 different matters, and he along with his staff were excellent. They made me feel like I was their priority, took the time to explain everything, answer any question I had. I can't speak highly enough about Mark and his employees. I would hire then again if I needed to.
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21 Nov, 2016 by Ron
We have utilized the services of Mr. Draisin for over 35 years. He is very knowledgeable in all areas where we required the services of a competent attorney, including preparation of our wills, estate probate and various real estate transactions. What we liked the best about Mr. Draisin, is his honesty, integrity, thoroughness, commitment and clear and concise communication skills. We would recommend Steve to anyone seeking legal advice.
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27 Oct, 2016 by Dave
Mr Draisin has provided legal services for my last to real estate transactions. You'll not fine a more thorough and capable attorney. I would recommend Steve to anyone who needed legal advice.
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29 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Mr. Draisin did not want to take my case at first, but after reviewing all of the details and evidence, he fully committed to pursuing a lawsuit. He was diligent in finding facts and communicating with witnesses and cautious when unexpected facts or circumstances arose. Most important was the fact that he was genuinely happy that I was happy when the case finally came to a close. Anyone searching for an attorney in his fields should definitely consider consulting with Mr. Draisin.
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03 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
Dora helped my family during a very stressful time (disabled mother having to go to permanent nursing care after Covid recovery). Dora helped us and guided us through the maze of the Medicaid application process. She was organized, professional, knowledgeable and most of all caring. She was always there for us whenever we had questions. I can’t thank her enough for the wonderful job she did. I strongly recommend Dora, she’s the best!
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10 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous
Dora provided exceptional services to me and my family. She assisted with my dad's elder care and estate planning and provided several options to him so he could make an informed decision. Dora is kind and compassionate and extremely intelligent. She is very knowledgeable and her guidance was very helpful in making decisions. Dora represented me in my divorce as well as an inheritance dispute. She listened, offered settlement suggestions and executed all actions swiftly and precisely. I highly recommend Dora for all legal representation.
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07 May, 2015 by Anonymous
Dora helped me with some estate planning as well as a real estate transaction. I found her to be effective but also compassionate. I would highly recommend Dora.
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03 Jan, 2023 by Cathy
Ms. Herbert was professional and kind. I would highly recommend her services to anyone who needs them. My divorce proceedings went smoothly and I am very satisfied with her and her team.
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29 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
He knows the business and did a great job!
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13 Sep, 2024 by Yuji li
Mrs. Song is very knowledgeable and detail-oriented. She was very responsive and also timely addressed my questions (no matter how many or silly they might be). She also proactively checked all the documents from other parties with diligence and asked corrections for errors, which I so highly appreciate because it saved me from potential future headaches/ troubles/ financial loss. Will recommend Mrs. Song's service to anyone who's looking to buy or sell their properties.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Kelly zh
I recently had the pleasure of working with Attorney Junjuan Song on my condo purchase, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. Jun was incredibly helpful, displaying exceptional expertise and efficiency. She addressed every aspect of the transaction with precision and was genuinely nice, making the entire process much smoother. Her ability to focus on key issues and advocate for my interests was outstanding. Jun's thorough and diligent work, combined with her personable approach, ensured that my needs were met and my benefits were maximized. I am very grateful to her and her team for their support. I highly recommend Attorney Song to anyone in need of a real estate lawyer; her blend of expertise, professionalism, and exceptional client service makes her an invaluable asset.
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30 Aug, 2024 by Liu dacheng
Junjuan has been very patient, helpful, and professional from the beginning to the closing day. As first-time home buyers, we felt supported and confident thanks to her help. She was particualrly careful about the details in the purchase agreement and helped us avoid multiple potential issues in advance. I would recommend Junjuan and her team to anyone who is looking for buying a new home in NJ / NY.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Gagee poonts2
This Law Firm is the best that I have encountered in over 60 years in my personal and professional life. Their effective attention to detail while always keeping an eye on the macro objective produces a smooth and efficient process. Their personnel are top flight in their profession and always put the clients welfare first. I would highly recommend them to anyone that needs legal assistance.
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19 Dec, 2023 by H k
Karl provided excellent legal representation in protecting me from a very difficult and aggressive tenant who would not vacate my home at the end of the lease, and even had the audacity to sue me for not renewing the lease, when it was within my legal rights.
This whole ordeal, along with the bullying from my tenant and the huge fear of navigating in the unfamiliar legal process and court systems, was mentally, emotionally and physically difficult. Karl provided a sense of peace, and perfectly handled the case and all subsequent matters with competence, sympathy and understanding. His whole team were also amazing with direct, efficient communication.
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11 Nov, 2023 by Dj lakew
I must say that Norgaard, O'Boyle & Hannon helped take a huge weight off my shoulders. As a creditor who had all his investment savings in a company that filed for bankruptcy, I felt like I had no voice and there was no where to turn. Cassandra helped me to understand where I stood contractually. I spent months trying to understand bankruptcy law, but within one day Cassandra helped to become clear about where I stood and which way to go. For anyone who is going through a difficult challenge like a bankruptcy I highly this firm and Cassandra, she helped me where I couldn't help myself.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Gagee poonts2
This Law Firm is the best that I have encountered in over 60 years in my personal and professional life. Their effective attention to detail while always keeping an eye on the macro objective produces a smooth and efficient process. Their personnel are top flight in their profession and always put the clients welfare first. I would highly recommend them to anyone that needs legal assistance.
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19 Dec, 2023 by H k
Karl provided excellent legal representation in protecting me from a very difficult and aggressive tenant who would not vacate my home at the end of the lease, and even had the audacity to sue me for not renewing the lease, when it was within my legal rights.
This whole ordeal, along with the bullying from my tenant and the huge fear of navigating in the unfamiliar legal process and court systems, was mentally, emotionally and physically difficult. Karl provided a sense of peace, and perfectly handled the case and all subsequent matters with competence, sympathy and understanding. His whole team were also amazing with direct, efficient communication.
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11 Nov, 2023 by Dj lakew
I must say that Norgaard, O'Boyle & Hannon helped take a huge weight off my shoulders. As a creditor who had all his investment savings in a company that filed for bankruptcy, I felt like I had no voice and there was no where to turn. Cassandra helped me to understand where I stood contractually. I spent months trying to understand bankruptcy law, but within one day Cassandra helped to become clear about where I stood and which way to go. For anyone who is going through a difficult challenge like a bankruptcy I highly this firm and Cassandra, she helped me where I couldn't help myself.
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24 Jul, 2024 by Gagee poonts2
This Law Firm is the best that I have encountered in over 60 years in my personal and professional life. Their effective attention to detail while always keeping an eye on the macro objective produces a smooth and efficient process. Their personnel are top flight in their profession and always put the clients welfare first. I would highly recommend them to anyone that needs legal assistance.
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19 Dec, 2023 by H k
Karl provided excellent legal representation in protecting me from a very difficult and aggressive tenant who would not vacate my home at the end of the lease, and even had the audacity to sue me for not renewing the lease, when it was within my legal rights.
This whole ordeal, along with the bullying from my tenant and the huge fear of navigating in the unfamiliar legal process and court systems, was mentally, emotionally and physically difficult. Karl provided a sense of peace, and perfectly handled the case and all subsequent matters with competence, sympathy and understanding. His whole team were also amazing with direct, efficient communication.
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11 Nov, 2023 by Dj lakew
I must say that Norgaard, O'Boyle & Hannon helped take a huge weight off my shoulders. As a creditor who had all his investment savings in a company that filed for bankruptcy, I felt like I had no voice and there was no where to turn. Cassandra helped me to understand where I stood contractually. I spent months trying to understand bankruptcy law, but within one day Cassandra helped to become clear about where I stood and which way to go. For anyone who is going through a difficult challenge like a bankruptcy I highly this firm and Cassandra, she helped me where I couldn't help myself.
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24 Jul, 2023 by Stephen dorsey
I used the services of Helayne M Weiss for an Annulment/Divorce. She treated kindly and well respectfully. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects dealing with my case. I'm a person who very rarely does reviews. But because she did such an outstanding job with my case, I feel compelled to share this information
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01 Dec, 2022 by Anonymous
Helayne is an amazing lawyer and person. I had been searching for counsel for a few months and was ready to give up before I was referred to her, but I am so grateful I didn't. She's fair, honest, and highly knowledgeable. She made me feel comfortable sharing my story with her and made an ugly process a lot easier.
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01 Dec, 2022 by Susan
What a wonderful firm to work with. They kept me informed every step of the way either by phone or email. They made this process very easy. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if I needed to. I can't thank them enough for everything that they did for me.
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14 Mar, 2022 by Sapeer
Mrs. Tsadok was quick and efficient in properties she has helped me with in both NJ and NY. She looks out for her clients best interests and reads every single word in every document, even things I missed and didn't care to ask for. She strived for the best for us, and never failed. Highly Recommend!
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28 Jan, 2010 by Jason
After hirering her firm. 4 times I tried to contact them for over 4 weeks with no responce. Would not recoment them for anaything but taking your money.
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10 Nov, 2008 by Anonymous
I have used Debra for for property closings both residential and commercial. She is easy to work with, responsive and totally on top of her game. I know several other clients who have used her and are all without exception very happy. Her fees are also quite reasonable.
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08 Dec, 2014 by Anonymous
Used Henry for a personal matter and should have done more research before deciding to sign on the dotted line.
Dropped the ball numerous times (especially with time sensitive dates).
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What a Real Estate Lawyer Can Do for You
A real estate lawyer provides legal assistance in transactions and disputes involving property, including residential and commercial real estate. Whether you're buying, selling, leasing, or developing property, a real estate attorney can help ensure that your transactions are legally sound and your rights are protected. They review contracts, perform due diligence, resolve disputes, and provide legal representation in negotiations and litigation involving property matters.
Real estate lawyers are crucial in safeguarding your investment by ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws, as well as protecting you from potential legal pitfalls related to property ownership and transactions.
When Should I Hire a Real Estate Lawyer?
Hiring a real estate lawyer is beneficial in various scenarios, including:
- Buying or selling property: When navigating complex real estate contracts, it’s advisable to have a lawyer review and ensure that the terms are favorable and legal.
- Commercial property transactions: For leasing, purchasing, or selling commercial properties, a lawyer can help manage the intricate legal aspects of such transactions.
- Zoning or land use issues: If you're planning to develop property or change its use, a real estate lawyer can guide you through zoning laws and land use regulations.
- Resolving property disputes: For boundary disputes, title issues, or disagreements over property rights, a lawyer can help mediate or litigate the matter.
- Foreclosures or evictions: If you're dealing with foreclosure or managing a tenant eviction, legal representation ensures that the process adheres to local laws and protects your interests.
- Title and deed issues: Lawyers can help clear title disputes, ensure the legitimacy of property deeds, and handle transfers of ownership.
What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?
A real estate lawyer provides a range of services to help with property transactions and disputes, including:
- Contract drafting and review: Ensuring that purchase agreements, leases, and other contracts are legally binding, fair, and protect your interests.
- Title search and clearance: Conducting a thorough title search to ensure that the property has no legal claims or liens that could affect ownership.
- Facilitate closing: Managing the closing process in real estate transactions, including reviewing final documents and ensuring that everything is in order before the transfer of ownership.
- Resolve disputes: Handling legal disputes related to property ownership, boundaries, zoning, or tenants.
- Assist in financing: Reviewing loan agreements and mortgage documents to ensure the terms are fair and legally sound.
- Zoning and land use advice: Guiding clients through the complexities of zoning laws and building regulations for property development or renovation projects.
How Are Real Estate Lawyers Paid?
Real estate lawyers typically charge for their services in the following ways:
- Flat fee: Many real estate transactions, such as reviewing a sales contract or assisting with a closing, are charged on a flat-fee basis.
- Hourly rates: If a lawyer is handling complex disputes or litigation, they may charge by the hour. Hourly rates can vary significantly based on the lawyer’s experience and location.
- Contingency fees: In rare cases, such as property disputes or claims for damages, a lawyer may work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win or settle the case.
- Retainer: For ongoing legal support, some clients may pay a retainer, which is an upfront fee used as a deposit for future legal services.
It's important to clarify the fee structure with your attorney before hiring them to avoid any surprises.
How Much Does a Real Estate Lawyer Cost?
The cost of a real estate lawyer varies based on the complexity of the matter, the location of the property, and the lawyer’s experience. Key factors that affect pricing include:
- Type of transaction or issue: Simple tasks, like contract reviews, typically cost less than handling a complex property dispute or litigation.
- Experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in high-demand areas, like urban centers, often charge higher rates.
- Billing structure: Lawyers may charge a flat fee for basic services like document review or hourly for more time-intensive work such as disputes or litigation.
Flat fees for straightforward services like closing assistance may range from $500 to $1,500.
Hourly rates can range from $150 to $400 or more, depending on the attorney’s experience and location.
Always discuss fees upfront to understand the overall cost of the legal service you're receiving.
Top Questions to Ask a Real Estate Lawyer
Before hiring a real estate lawyer, ask the following questions to ensure they are the right fit for your legal needs:
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What experience do you have with real estate law?
Ensure the lawyer has experience in the type of real estate transaction or dispute you’re facing, whether residential, commercial, or development-related. -
What is your fee structure?
Ask how the lawyer charges for services - whether it's a flat fee, hourly rate, or retainer - so there are no surprises later on. -
How long will the process take?
Especially important for real estate transactions or disputes with deadlines, ask for a general estimate of how long the process will last. -
Have you handled cases similar to mine?
Experience with similar transactions or disputes can give you confidence that the lawyer knows how to handle your case. -
Will you handle my case personally, or will it be passed to another attorney?
Confirm who will be handling the bulk of your case work, especially in larger firms where junior lawyers may take on some responsibilities. -
Can you provide references?
Speaking with past clients can give you insight into the lawyer's experience and how they handle cases.
How to Check the Credibility of a Real Estate Lawyer
To ensure you’re hiring a reputable real estate lawyer, take these steps:
- Check with the state bar association: Verify that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with no disciplinary actions on their record.
- Read online reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on legal directories and platforms like Avvo or Martindale-Hubbell to see what past clients have said.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have past clients willing to share their experiences.
- Review their track record and expertise: Look at the lawyer’s website or LinkedIn profile for information about their experience in real estate law and any relevant cases they’ve handled.
- Membership in professional organizations: Lawyers who are members of respected legal or real estate organizations, like the American Bar Association’s Real Property Division, often signal credibility and expertise.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make your first meeting with a real estate lawyer productive, you should prepare the following materials:
- Relevant property documents: Bring purchase agreements, lease contracts, mortgage documents, zoning permits, or any other paperwork related to your case.
- A summary of the issue or transaction: Be ready to explain the situation, whether it's a property dispute, contract negotiation, or development issue.
- Questions about the legal process: Prepare a list of questions about how the lawyer will handle your case and what steps are involved.
- Financial documents or loan agreements: If the case involves financing or a mortgage, bring any related documents for the lawyer to review.
- Your goals and timeline: Be clear about what outcome you're hoping for, and if there are any deadlines that need to be considered, such as closing dates or legal filings.
By coming prepared, you can ensure that your consultation is efficient and informative, allowing you to assess whether the lawyer is the right fit for your real estate needs.
