John Matthew Shari

John Matthew Shari

also known as Law Offices of John M. Shari, Esq.

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 21 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at Hoboken, NJ
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Commercial, Business

50 Harrison Street, PH 529, Hoboken, NJ

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 34%

Corporate formation services establishing businesses, advising on the optimal legal structure (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, etc.), and handling the necessary paperwork to ensure legal compliance (EIN, Operating Agreements, Shareholder/partner agreements).

34%
Business 33%

Represents clients on legal issues related to their businesses, such as compliance, contracts, financing, mergers, acquisitions, and loans. We help navigate complex legal frameworks to protect and support business interests.

33%
Commercial Real Estate 33%

Advises clients on commercial property transactions, including purchases, sales, and leases. Handling contract negotiations, due diligence, zoning issues, and ensure compliance with real estate laws.

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John M. Shari, Esq.

50 Harrison Street, PH 529, Hoboken, NJ, 07030

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John Matthew Shari's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Michael | November 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fast and Highly Skilled Business Attorney

If you are in need of a top-tier business attorney, look no further. John is the way to go. He helped my business through a complex legal situation with incredible skill and speed. It is rare to find an attorney who is this fast and responsive while genuinely looking out for your best interests. John... is trustworthy, efficient, and very resourceful. Highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Ethical Attorney

He is very frank that he can not handle the case for me. But he gives me some caveats in hiring the lawyers which are helpful. He has a high legal ethics.

Posted by Michael DePasquale Jr | July 10, 2015

Trustworthy Lawyer

John, is reliable , Trustworthy,honest, and a great lawyer due to his outstanding focus on his clients needs.He always gets everything answered with precision whether positive or negative.Very Specific!

Posted by Steven | May 20, 2015

Highly recommend this attorney

John was a pleasure to work with. His input and expertise was extremely valuable to my nuanced transaction and he did an excellent job presenting me with my options and explaining his recommendation for my specific situation. My outcome was favorable and could not have gone smoother.

Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2015

The best business attorney ..

John Shari is a knowledgeable and efficient attorney. He is, one of the few attorneys, that takes pride in doing a great job for his clients. I have dealt with a lot of attorneys and John Shari is one of the best.

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John Matthew Shari's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Economos

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with John for almost 20 years. His commitment to his clients and the law is second to none. I have often leaned on John for guidance and his expertise and his input has been invaluable. I have routinely referred my own clients to him to handle estate and business law issues, and they have always (and predictably) been extremely satisfied with the services John provides."

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Karl Norgaard

Real estate lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse John. I know and worked with John for the past 15-20 years. He is practical, honest and responsive, with great attention to detail. His legal experience is exceptional. If I had a personal matter I would not hesitate to retain John."

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James Fitzpatrick

Real estate lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a consummate professional. He has a thorough knowledge of the law and works hard for his clients. I have referred many people to him over the years and they have all praised his professionalism, attention to detail and understanding of complex real estate matters. John's knowledge of commercial real estate makes him an invaluable asset to his clients. I would recommend him to anyone."

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Andrew Economos

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Karl Norgaard

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James Fitzpatrick

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Shareholder, Law Offices of John M. Shari, Esq.

2016 - 2018

Head of Acquisitions for Legal Team, Diamond Communications, LLC.

2007 - 2016

Associate, Meyner & Landis

2004 - 2007

Associate, Strasser & Associates

Associations

Member of the Bars of New Jersey & New York

Affiliate Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Complicated Estate

Client was extremely happy with plan and quick execution of same.

$20,000,000 Asset Purchase

Deal closed smoothly with no post-closing disputes.

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Education

2004

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Hamilton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Passive Cash Flow Podcast LLC Operating Agreements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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