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Real estate law matters, Morristown, New JerseySeven kinds of matters. One attorney named on each.

Every matter has a lead attorney, a first step and a list of what to send. Not sure which one is yours? Answer three questions at the bottom of this page and you'll see who handles it.

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Residential purchase and sale

Contract to closing: usually 45 to 75 days.

Lead attorney

Anjali Ramaswamy-Cole, Partner

With Gabriel Arancibia and Theo Lindqvist

First step

Send the fully signed contract the day it's delivered. Attorney review starts then.

What to send
  • The signed contract and any addenda
  • Listing sheet
  • Lender and loan officer
  • Inspection date, if booked

Commercial acquisitions and sales

Letter of intent to closing: usually 60 to 120 days.

Lead attorney

Margaret Tolliver, Managing Partner

With Hannah Brezina and Jae-won Seo

First step

Send the letter of intent before anyone signs it.

What to send
  • Letter of intent or draft agreement
  • Rent roll and leases, if tenanted
  • Entity documents for the buyer or seller
  • Lender term sheet

Commercial leasing and landlord-tenant

A new lease: usually 3 to 6 weeks of negotiation.

Lead attorney

Hannah Brezina, Associate

With Margaret Tolliver and Theo Lindqvist

First step

Send the draft lease or the notice you received, with its date.

What to send
  • Draft lease or current lease
  • Any notice of default, with the date received
  • Floor plan or space description
  • Renewal or option dates

Land use and zoning

Application to decision: often 3 to 9 months.

Lead attorney

Daniel Wren, Partner

With Owen Achterberg

First step

Before you file, a feasibility read on the site.

What to send
  • Survey and deed
  • Concept plan or sketch
  • Town, block and lot
  • Any prior approvals or denials

Development and construction

Contract review: usually 1 to 2 weeks.

Lead attorney

Jae-won Seo, Associate

With Margaret Tolliver and Daniel Wren

First step

Send the contract before the first payment goes out.

What to send
  • Construction or development contract
  • Schedule and budget
  • Approvals already granted
  • Lender requirements

Condominium and community associations

Document projects: usually 4 to 8 weeks.

Lead attorney

Ruth Szabo, Counsel

With Marcus Adeyemi-Holt

First step

Send the governing documents and a short note on the issue.

What to send
  • Master deed, bylaws and rules
  • Recent board minutes
  • The notice, demand or complaint
  • Management company contact

Title and real estate litigation

Depends on the court. We give you a calendar at the first meeting.

Lead attorney

Marcus Adeyemi-Holt, Partner

With Simone Ravelle

First step

If you were served, send the papers and the date you got them, today.

What to send
  • Summons and complaint, with the date served
  • Contract, deed or title commitment
  • Correspondence with the other side
  • Photos or surveys of the property

Not sure who you need?

Answer three questions. You'll see the lawyer who handles it, what to send, and your deadline if there is one.

1 of 3What's going on with your property?
2 of 3Which one is it?

Answer the first question and the choices appear here.

3 of 3Your lawyer

Two answers and you'll have a name, a first step and, where there's a date that matters, the date.

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