Mandelbaum Barrett PC adds Hockstein as partner

Firm expands presence into Hudson County, NJ

Bayonne, NJ — Mandelbaum Barrett PC, headquartered in Roseland, NJ, has announced that Linda J. Hockstein, a respected Hudson County real estate attorney and founder of Hockstein Law, has joined the firm as a partner and will continue to work out of her Bayonne, office located at 660 Broadway.

According to Mandelbaum Barrett PC Chairman and long-time Real Estate Partner Barry R. Mandelbaum, “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. It’s a natural step in our firm’s commitment to delivering top-tier legal services across New Jersey.”

According to the City of Bayonne, new apartment buildings in the city are leasing up within four months of getting their CO’s. Further, a study by the city also revealed that Bayonne’s overall residential occupancy rate is currently 94.6%.

Founding Hockstein Law in 1996, Hockstein focuses her practice on both commercial and residential real estate transactions. On the residential side, she handles hundreds of real estate closings per year in the purchase and sale of real property that includes condominium units, single and multi-family homes, and rental and investment properties. 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 to represent borrowers, developers, and purchasers 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. 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,” said Mandelbaum Barrett CEO William S. Barrett.

“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,” Barrett added.