Celebrating 2026 Chambers USA Recognition for Mandelbaum Barrett PC
June 4, 2026
Excellence is built through collaboration, dedication, and a client-first approach, and the 2026 Chambers USA rankings reflect that commitment. This year, five Mandelbaum Barrett PC practice groups were recognized by Chambers and Partners USA:– Banking & Finance– Construction– Environmental– Healthcare– Real EstateIn addition, seven of our attorneys earned individual recognition for their experience and leadership […]
Craig Alexander Shares Insights in BINJE on New Jersey’s Overlooked “Mansion Tax” Changes
May 4, 2026
Craig Alexander’s insights in BINJE shed light on a major shift impacting New Jersey’s real estate market. A little-known provision in the July 2025 state budget transformed the “mansion tax” into a significantly higher, seller-paid “Graduated Percent Fee”, dramatically increasing transaction costs for many deals. In some cases, fees have more than tripled, reshaping how […]
30 Mandelbaum Barrett PC Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists for 2026
March 20, 2026
With 21 attorneys named to the New Jersey Super Lawyers 2026 list and 9 recognized as Rising Stars, our team continues to earn recognition across a broad range of practice areas. The Super Lawyers 2026 selections recognize outstanding attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law. Honorees are nominated by their peers and […]
Chris Zona was a Recent Guest on the Ritter on Real Estate Podcast
December 1, 2025
Chris Zona, Litigation Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, recently joined host Kent Ritter on the Ritter on Real Estate podcast, and this conversation is a must-listen for real estate investors, especially those navigating distressed or value-add opportunities. In the episode, Chris breaks down how litigation can be more than a defensive shield, it can be […]
Chris Zona on the Commercial Real Estate Pro Network Podcast: Using Litigation as a Strategic Tool for Real Estate Investors
November 6, 2025
In his latest appearance on the Commercial Real Estate Pro Network podcast, Partner Chris Zona, shares how litigation can serve as a strategic investment tool for real estate investors.
Appellate Win for Partner Lawrence Weiner
November 3, 2025
Congratulations to our Partner, Lawrence C. Weiner, on a successful outcome before the New Jersey Appellate Division. In American Voyager NJ Inc. v. Baekeland Rentals Inc., the court affirmed the dismissal of all claims against our client, Baekeland Rentals Inc., rejecting the tenant’s bid to revive its lawsuit over property conditions. The panel agreed that […]
Mandelbaum Barrett PC Celebrates Bayonne Expansion with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
October 17, 2025
Earlier this week, Barry Mandelbaum, Chairman of the firm, Cheryl Burstein, COO, Richard Miller, Elder Law Chair and Executive Committee member, and Susan Lee, Real Estate Counsel, proudly joined City officials in celebrating a major milestone – the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s expansion into Bayonne, NJ. We are honored to welcome Linda Hockstein, […]
Linda J. Hockstein Joins Mandelbaum Barrett PC as a Real Estate Partner
October 1, 2025
Linda J. Hockstein joins Mandelbaum Barrett PC as a Partner in our Real Estate Practice Group, where she will be practicing out of our Bayonne, NJ office! Prior to joining the firm, Linda founded The Law Office of Linda J. Hockstein in January 1996, a highly regarded real estate law firm in Hudson County. Linda’s […]
Chris Zona was a Recent Guest on the Best Ever CRE Show Podcast
August 22, 2025
Chris Zona, Esq., Litigation Partner at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, was a recent guest on the Best Ever CRE Show Podcast with host Matt Faircloth. Chris shares how litigation strategies, like leveraging non-performing loans (NPLs), credit bids at auction, and receivership, can be used offensively to acquire properties and unlock opportunities in distressed debt. He also […]