Linda J. Hockstein
By Joshua Burd
Hudson County real estate attorney Linda J. Hockstein has joined Mandelbaum Barrett PC, giving the firm a strong presence in the region as development continues along the Gold Coast.
The Roseland-based firm said Hockstein, a respected attorney and founder of Hockstein Law, will continue to work from her office at 660 Broadway in Bayonne. She moves to the practice with three decades of experience, working on behalf of buyers, sellers, borrowers, developers and other clients across a host of commercial and residential asset classes.
Mandelbaum Barrett noted that, in Bayonne, new apartment buildings are leasing up within four months of getting their certificates of occupancy. Further, a study by the city revealed that its overall residential occupancy rate is currently 94.6 percent.
“This expansion of our practice into Hudson County allows us to better serve clients in a growing and dynamic market, while adding Linda’s extensive experience and trusted counsel to our real estate team,” said Barry R. Mandelbaum, Mandelbaum Barrett PC chairman and longtime real estate partner. “It’s a natural step in our firm’s commitment to delivering top-tier legal services across New Jersey.”
Hockstein, who founded her practice in 1996, handles hundreds of residential real estate closings per year in the purchase and sale of real property that includes condominium units, single and multifamily homes and rental and investment properties, according to a news release. Her commercial real estate practice supports clients in the acquisition and sale of investment properties, as well as mixed-use, industrial and warehouse buildings.
She is also frequently retained by clients to handle complex transactions, including construction loans and refinancing.
“Mandelbaum Barrett’s expansion into Bayonne underscores the firm’s commitment to meeting the legal needs of individuals, families and businesses in Hudson County by providing comprehensive counsel across more than 30 practice areas,” Mandelbaum Barrett CEO William S. Barrett said. “The Bayonne office marks a significant milestone in Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s ongoing growth, reinforcing its presence in one of New Jersey’s most dynamic and diverse communities.
“The past few months have marked an exciting chapter in our firm’s growth overall. We are growing not just in size, but in depth, capability and reach with the addition of a Bayonne, NJ, location. These strategic moves strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional, full-service counsel to our clients, while maintaining the personalized attention and commitment that define Mandelbaum Barrett PC.”
