Schmierer’s Article on Maintaining Affordable Housing in NJ

By Karen Mason | Published January 8, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Click here to read Edwin W. Schmierer’s article “Expiring Affordability Controls: Maintaining Affordable Housing in Our Municipalities” published in New Jersey Municipalities magazine January 2014 issue. Reprinted with permission granted by the Editor of New Jersey Municipalities magazine, New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

Nini on Megan’s Law

By Karen Mason | Published January 8, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

To read Amanda Nini’s article on Megan’s Law in New Jersey Municipalities magazine January 2014 issue, click here. Reprinted with permission granted by the Editor of New Jersey Municipalities magazine, New Jersey State League of Municipalities.

2014 Federal Estate and Gift Tax Inflation Adjustments

By Karen Mason | Published January 2, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The IRS has announced the inflation adjustments to various tax features for calendar year 2014. These adjustments include the following: The federal estate tax exclusion amount for 2014 will be $5,340,000 (up from $5,250,000 in 2013). The generation skipping tax exclusion amount for 2014 will be $5,340,000 (up from $5,250,000 in 2013). The annual gift Read More

Support Local Youth Basketball

By Karen Mason | Published January 2, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is proudly sponsoring youth basketball teams in Princeton and Montgomery. For information on Dillon Youth Basketball League go to https://www.leaguelineup.com/miscinfo.asp?menuid=44&url=princetonrecreation&sid=371305499. For information on Montgomery Basketball Association go to https://www.montgomerybasketball.com/.

Sponsor Montgomery High School Music

By Karen Mason | Published January 2, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is a sponsor of the Montgomery High School Music Department. The 2014 concerts will be January 24 “The Big Band Bash”; March 11 “Spring Jazz Festival”; and June 11 “End of Year Music Department Concert”. For more information go to https://www.mtsd.k12.nj.us/page/319.

Sponsor Princeton Brass Band

By Karen Mason | Published December 20, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is proudly sponsoring The Princeton Brass Band Holiday Concert. The concert will take place in Princeton at Richardson Auditorium on December 22. For more information on the award-winning band go to https://www.facebook.com/princetonbrassband

Holiday Donations to BBBS Mercer

By Karen Mason | Published December 2, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is collecting and donating new toys, books and games for the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Mercer County holiday party. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides a mentoring program for children ages six to eighteen. Firm Director, Shawn Neufeld, Esq. served as a member of the BBBS Board of Trustees for Read More

Nicole M. Sciotto, Esq., Associate

By Karen Mason | Published December 2, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Mason, Griffin & Pierson is pleased to announce that Nicole M. Sciotto has become associated with the firm. Ms. Sciotto earned her J.D. with academic honors from Widener University School of Law, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law. She is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she received Read More

Communities of Light

By Karen Mason | Published December 2, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Once again, Mason, Griffin & Pierson is sponsoring Communities of Light – Peace Begins at Home, the December fundraiser to benefit Womanspace, Inc. Womanspace is a non-profit organization that provides counseling and housing for women and their families who are impacted by family violence. The lighting of candles is a county-wide event that takes place at Read More

Schmierer Talk on Princeton Consolidation

By Karen Mason | Published November 4, 2013 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Firm Director Edwin W. Schmierer, Esq. will be the featured speaker at the Princeton Bar Association meeting on November 19, 2013. Mr. Schmierer will discuss the consolidation of Princeton Borough and Princeton Township into the new municipality of Princeton. Mr. Schmierer currently serves as the attorney for Princeton. He will review the requirements of the 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