Recent Blog Posts

Dottie’s House Golf Classic Fundraiser

By Karen Mason | Published May 2, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is a sponsor for the Golf Classic on May 14 in Colts Neck, New Jersey. Dottie’s House provides programs and services for survivors of domestic violence. For more information go to www.DottiesHouse.org.

Montgomery Township Education Foundation

By Karen Mason | Published April 2, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is pleased to sponsor Montgomery Township Education Foundation. The Foundation’s fundraiser takes place on April 14 at Cherry Valley Country Club in Skillman, New Jersey. The Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization set up to support strategic programs for the benefit of the Montgomery Township public school children. For more information Read More

Run With Rotary April 22

By Karen Mason | Published April 2, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is a sponsor of the 2018 RUN WITH ROTARY, the Montgomery Rocky-Hill Rotary Club’s annual community charity event on Sunday, April 22 in Skillman Park, Skillman, New Jersey. The Run with Rotary offers a 5K road race or a one-mile fun walk-ramble. Register online at www.runwithrotary.org. This year’s Run is concurrent Read More

Girls on the Run

By Karen Mason | Published March 1, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Nicole Sciotto, an attorney with the firm and member of the Advisory Board of Girls on the Run, Central New Jersey, is fundraising for Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run is a program for girls in grades 3 through 8 where teams of girls work with coaches and volunteers who assist girls in Read More

Grodd Schragger Appointed to Public Safety Commission

By Karen Mason | Published March 1, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Elissa Grodd Schragger, an attorney with the firm, was recently re-appointed to a two-year term on the Public Safety Commission for Lawrence Township. The Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Township regarding site plans and subdivisions; reviews and makes recommendations regarding emergency equipment and services; reviews ordinances related to public safety, traffic safety; and Read More

Support Local Youth Baseball

By Karen Mason | Published February 5, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is a sponsor of the Montgomery Baseball League. The League maintains high-quality recreational and travel youth-baseball programs for children of all ages, skills and abilities. For information go to https://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=mbsl.

Cecil Appointed Deputy General Counsel for New Jersey State League of Municipalities

By Karen Mason | Published January 3, 2018 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Trishka Waterbury Cecil has been appointed Deputy General Counsel for the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Ms. Cecil succeeds Kristina P. Hadinger in the position. The New Jersey State League of Municipalities is a voluntary association that represents the interests of New Jersey’s 565 municipalities. The League provides information and resources through its publications, Read More

Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Gift Donations

By Karen Mason | Published December 20, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson collected donations from attorneys and support staff for Big Brothers Big Sisters Mercer County this holiday season. BBBS makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers and children in communities across the country. For more information go to https://bbbsmercer.org/.

Princeton Brass Band Holiday Concert

By Karen Mason | Published December 1, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is proudly sponsoring The Princeton Brass Band Holiday Concert. The concert will take place at Montgomery High School at 2 PM on December 17. For more information on the award-winning band go to https://www.facebook.com/princetonbrassband.

Communities of Light for Womanspace

By Karen Mason | Published December 1, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is a sponsor of Communities of Light – Peace Begins at Home. The event is held by Womanspace, an organization that provides counseling and housing for women and their families who are impacted by domestic violence. This county-wide event takes place at dusk on Monday, December 4. Firm Director, Edwin Schmierer Read More

Ian Hammett- Estate Planning Article Series

Tips for College Students & Parents: Be Prepared
As families begin to plan for their child’s transition into college, there are many practical logistics to consider. One such item that should be on the top of the list is to ensure they are prepared to be on their own from a legal perspective. At Mason, Griffin & Pierson, we offer a program to counsel college students and their parents in such matters.
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“Do I really need a Will?“ The answer for almost all adults in New Jersey, from those just starting out to those well into retirement years, is yes, you should have a Will.
At Mason, Griffin & Pierson, we can assist clients develop a comprehensive estate plan to express their wishes that incorporates, as appropriate, estate and gift tax planning strategies and prepare the documents. Documents include Last Wills and Testaments, Powers of Attorney, and Advance Directives for Health Care.
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New Reporting Requirements Corporate Transparency Act

On January 1, 2024, reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act ("Act"), went into effect. All businesses subject to the Act will have to report specific information on the company and certain individuals that own and/or control the company. Mason, Griffin & Pierson is happy to guide you through this reporting process and answer any questions that you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like our assistance.
Sharon A. Dragan receives the Michael A. Pane Ethics In Government Award

Congratulations to Sharon A. Dragan for receiving the Michael A. Pane Ethics In Government Award. The award was presented by the NJILGA at the New Jersey State League of Municipalities November convention. The Michael A. Pane Ethics In Government Award honors a municipal professional who exemplifies the highest standards of ethics and whose work has significantly enhanced the integrity of local government. November 2023 The Michael Pane Award, established by the Pane Family and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, is given in honor of Michael A. Pane, Sr., who was the long-time editor of the Municipal Law Review, president and trustee of the New Jersey Institute of Municipal Attorneys, counsel to the New Jersey Association of Municipal Clerks, counsel to the League of Municipalities and author of the New Jersey Practice Series, Local Government Law volumes.
Liz Zuckerman appointed to the District VII Ethics Committee:

The Supreme Court of New Jersey appointed Elizabeth Zuckerman to serve on the District Ethics Committee for District VII (DEC VII) for a three-year term. The district includes Mercer County. August 23, 2023
Paul M. Bishop named Director

We are pleased to announce the election of Paul M. Bishop to the Board of Directors, Mason, Griffin & Pierson, PC. Paul, one of the firm’s senior litigators, practices business, commercial, and general litigation, and represents clients in complex disputes throughout New Jersey’s state and federal courts. July 2023