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Michael C Schonberger
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Biography
In 2002, after 15 years in the mortgage banking industry, I opened the Law Office of Michael C. Schonberger, LLC in order to play a larger, and more trusted, role for my clients with their real estate transactional needs. Since that time I have represents hundreds of clients with their acquisitions and sales of both residential and commercial real estate. I have found on many occasions that my clients appreciate my experience and familiarity with the financial aspects of mortgage borrowing as well as having a keen sense of the progression, and direction, of a transaction.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
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Location
Law Office of Michael C. Schonberger, LLC
190 Christopher Columbus Drive, Suite 2A, Jersey City, NJ, 07302
Law Office of Michael C. Schonberger, LLC
600 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ, 08540
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Michael | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Would definitely hire Michael again
I hired Michael a week after a real estate deal went south...way south. This transactions was part of a marital settlement agreement (MSA) from a divorce and quite complex. What I appreciated about Michael was not only his professional expertise and honesty, but his empathy. He knew how emotionally ...
Posted by Nikhil | September 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent Service
Had contracted Michael for a house closing. He was very knowledgeable and understanding of our needs. He went out of his way at closing to iron out a particular situation - which could have gone very bad for us if he had not noted it. He is a busy man, so be prepared to remind him now and then to ke...
Posted by Nicolas | July 10, 2014 | Residential
I will definitely hire Michael again.
We hired Michael to buy our condo, he was recommended by a good friend of mine. Our deal was not the easiest one, my fiancee and I were not married yet and she was still living abroad. Michael handled everything with utmost regard to our concerns and financial well-being. His short, efficient, to-...
Michael C Schonberger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Mr. Schonberger. He was my professor at Rutgers University for real estate finance, and I have worked with him after becoming an attorney myself. He is highly knowledgeable, and it was clear that he had a great relationship with his clients. He was always very responsive to emails and phone calls. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him."
"Mike is a first-rate real estate attorney. He is particularly adept at balancing legal realities with the economics of a deal. The "whole deal" approach makes Mike especially suited for investment and commercial real estate transactions. I wholly endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Michael in a complicated real estate matter which involved litigation, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. I found Michael to be well versed on the law, he offered practical solutions to problems, and possessed good judgment. I look forward to working with him again."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field of law."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a top flight Real Estate attorney. He has the ability to see the big picture before anyone else involved in the deal does. He's my "go to guy" on Real Estate questions. Bruce C. Truesdale"
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"Michael is as knowledgeable about the business of real estate as he is about the law. He's a perfect match for an investment transaction."
"I highly endorse this lawyer for Real Estate matters."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Client's Choice, AVVO
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Michael C. Schonberger, LLC
1997 - Present
Real Estate Finance Professor, Rutgers University
2005 - 2007
Real Estate Finance Professor, Rider University
2000 - 2003
Business Law Professor, Monmouth University
1999 - 2002
Mortgage Baking Officer, Nassau Capital Advisors
1997 - 1999
Mortgage Banking Officer, Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group
1994 - 1997
Mortgage Banking Officer, Legg Mason Real Estate Group
1992 - 1994
Loan Workouts Officer, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Fdic)
1986 - 1989
Mortgage Banking Officer, Larson Financial Resources
Associations
1994 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
SCHADRACK v. K.P. BURKE BUILDER, LLC. 407 N.J. Super 153
The claim was granted to out client by virtue of a AAA Arbitration, upheld in Law Division and then again at the Appellate level.
Education
1993
Rutgers University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
New York University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1984
Pace University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2014
Real Estate Career Forum
Real Estate Careers
2014
Monthly agent meeting
Multiple offers
2013
Real Estate Career Forum
Real Estate Careers
2013
Monthly agent sales meeting
Web based auctions
2013
Monthly agent sales meeting
Flood zones and their impact
2013
Monthly agent meeting
Consumer Fraud Act - Implications to the Real Estate Agent
2012
Monthly agent meeting
Short sales
Publications
2007
NJ Law Journal 187 1123
Real Estate Attorney Miscast as Mortgage Watchdog
2002
Urban Land
Defeasance: A Win-Win Solution
2001
Real Estate Finance Journal
Yield Maintenance Payments & the Inverted Yield Curve
2001
Real Estate Issues
Defeasance vs. Yield Maintenance: What's the Difference?
1999
Real Estate Finance Journal
efeasance, a Prepayment Substitute
1998
Real Estate Finance Journal
Amoritization Schedules; a Closer Look
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
35 days Answering a NJ foreclosure complaint
23 Oct 2014
Q&A
N.J. Does N.J. require two subscribing witnesses to sign a mortgage ?
11 Jul 2014
Q&A
Condo has bylaws no washing machines are disable renters exempt
10 Jul 2014