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Karen Mason

N.J.: New Fireworks Law

By Karen Mason | Published August 2, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

MG&P reminds our clients and friends that New Jersey partially lifted its ban on the sale and possession of fireworks just before July 4th. N.J.S.A. 21:2-1 et seq. Now, New Jersey allows the sale of sparkling devices and novelties to individuals who are 16 years of age and older. Sparkling devices and novelties are defined Read More

Affordable Housing Decision

By Karen Mason | Published August 2, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Trishka Waterbury Cecil recently represented the town of Princeton before the Appellate Division of the Superior Court is New Jersey In Avalon Princeton, LLC v. Princeton, 2017 WL 2544792 (App. Div. June 13, 2017), the Appellate Division held that under the plain language of the Uniform Housing and Affordability Controls (UHAC), N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.11(a), the affordability Read More

Princeton HealthCare System Golf Outing

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

The firm is a sponsor of the June 13 golf outing that will raise funds for the Center for Pelvic Wellness at University Medical Center of Princeton. For more information go to www.phcsgolf.org

Hadinger Presents Public Records Update

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

New Jersey State League of Municipalities is holding a Mini Conference on June 16. Kristina Hadinger, a Director with the firm, will be participating as a speaker in the course titled “Public Records Update”. The League provides resources to local officials and municipalities throughout the state. For more information go to https://www.njslom.org/.

Celebrating Independence Day

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

The Borough of Highland Park will hold an Independence Day celebration at Donaldson Park on Sunday, July 2. For more information go to https://www.hpboro.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=2259&day=2&month=7&year=2017&calType=0. Montgomery Township will celebrate Independence Day with family events and fireworks on June 29th. For more information go to https://www.twp.montgomery.nj.us/2017-fireworks-june-29/. Mason, Griffin & Pierson is proud to support both fireworks celebrations.

Edgewater Park Township Community Day

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

The Township will hold its annual Community Day on Saturday June 24 from 12 until 4 at the Magowan School. The firm is a supporter of the event. For more information go to edgewaterpark-nj.com.

Cecil Presenter at Zoning Seminar

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

Ms. Trishka Cecil, of Counsel with Mason, Griffin & Pierson, along with attorneys Mr. Gibbons, Mr. Kates and Mr. Galvin is a presenter at the seminar, Representing Zoning and Planning Boards in New Jersey. The NJICLE seminar is held at the Westin in Mount Laurel on June 22. For more information go to https://tcms.njsba.com/personifyebusiness/njicle/CLEPrograms/NJICLEEventsCalendar/MeetingDetails.aspx?productId=8936409.

Grodd Schragger Honored

By Karen Mason | Published May 11, 2017 | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The New Jersey Federation of Democratic Women will honor its County Chapter Presidents and Young Democratic Women at a May 20 awards luncheon at Pines Manor in Edison, New Jersey. Ms. Grodd Schragger serves as President of the Mercer County Chapter and recently received a Joint Legislative Commendation from the New Jersey State Legislature for Read More

Sciotto Joins Firm

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

Nicole M. Sciotto, Esq. has become associated with the firm. Ms. Sciotto earned a J.D. from Delaware Law School at Widener University where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law and a B.A. from Pennsylvania State University. Ms. Sciotto is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and practices Read More

Historic Harrison Township Day

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

On Saturday May 6, the Township of Harrison hosts its annual family entertainment event at Ella Harris Park. Mason, Griffin & Pierson is a sponsor. For more information go to https://www.visitnj.org/nj-events/harrison-township-day.

Julia L. Pickett

We are pleased to announce that Julia L. Pickett has joined Mason, Griffin & Pierson PC as an Associate. Julia L. Pickett is a member of the firm’s Estates & Trusts Practice Group and assists with estate planning and estate and trust administration matters, including estate, gift, generation-skipping transfers (GST), and inheritance tax issues. Before joining the firm, Julia was the former law clerk to the Presiding Judge of the New Jersey Tax Court, the Honorable Mala Sundar, P.J.T.C.
David R. Demaree

We are pleased to announce that David R. Demaree has joined Mason, Griffin & Pierson PC as Of Counsel and part of the Trust and Estates Practice Group. David also has experience in corporate law and international business law and will work with the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group as well. David is fluent in German and holds an LLM in taxation and has been practicing Trust and Estates law in the Princeton community for decades.
Liz Zuckerman

Liz Zuckerman will be speaking at the NJAJ Educational Foundation, Inc.’s Meadowlands Seminar® 2025 on Thursday November 20th- Employment Law: A Day of Disability Law: Experts, Law and Ethics. Liz will be leading the panel discussion: When Non-Accommodation Cases Become Personal Injury Cases – WC/LAD and Personal Injury Meet!” www.nj‐justice.org
Ian T. Hammett

Ian T. Hammett was recently named a Melvin Jones Fellow by the Lions Club International Foundation in recognition of his humanitarian service through the Hopewell Valley Lions Club. Through the efforts of their Fellows and other Lions Club International members, LCIF works to meet humanitarian needs in communities around the world.” Hopewell Valley Lions
Paul M. Bishop

Paul M. Bishop has been named Chair of the Litigation Practice Group.
Kevin A. Van Hise

Kevin A. Van Hise has been named Chair of the Local Government Practice Group.

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