Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. provides legal counsel in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate. The firm’s practice ranges from assisting individuals buying their first home to representation of major national corporations in complex real estate development transactions.

Real Estate Transactions

Residential and Commercial Purchases and Sales

The firm handles all aspects of residential and commercial real estate closings on behalf of individuals and business entities, from the time of the initial contract through the closing of title. Some of the services provided by the Real Estate Practice Group include:

• Negotiation, preparation and/or review of contracts for sale or purchase
• Negotiation, preparation and/or review of land development contracts
• Lease agreements for landlords and tenants
• Review, negotiation and preparation of mortgage documents for financing or refinancing
• Procurement and examination of title reports, surveys and environmental studies
• Representation of Administrators or Executors in the sale of estate property
• Review and negotiation of Realtor Listing Agreements for the Sale of Real Estate

Representation of Commercial Lenders in Business Financing

Some of the services provided include:

• Negotiation, preparation and review of loan documents
• Review of title, survey, environmental studies, leases and corporate documents
• Representation and attendance at closing
• Post-closing assistance

Land Use Development

The attorneys in the Practice Group have a balanced understanding of development, zoning, land use and environmental concerns. This unique perspective enables the firm to facilitate the grant of the numerous approvals required to develop New Jersey real estate. The Practice Group acts as liaison– facilitating communication between client, engineer, architect, and the relevant state, county and municipal regulatory agencies. Some of the legal services provided to meet clients’ goals include:

• Oversight of Due Diligence Investigations
• Review & Analysis of Municipal Land Use & Zoning Ordinances
• Review of Site Layout & Design for Conformity with State & Local Regulations
• Preparation of Site Plan, Subdivision & Variance Applications
• Coordination of Witness Testimony for Hearings
• Coordination of Public Notice in Newspapers and to Adjoining Property Owners
• Coordination of Public Hearings Before All Land Use Regulatory Bodies
• Department of Transportation Permit Processing & Approvals
• Department of Environmental Protection Permit Processing Including Wetlands, ISRA, UST & CARFRA Permits
• Preparation of County Planning Board Applications
• Mt. Laurel Litigation
• All Aspects of Land Use Litigation, Including Municipal Prerogative Writ Appeals, State Administrative Appeals & Appellate Practice