Steven George Mlenak Jr.

As the son of small business owners, I understand the importance of striking a balance between efficient legal guidance and practical business realities. Effective legal representation requires an approach filled with compassion, creativity, persistence and attention to detail, and I strive to deliver that to my clients each and every day.

Mr. Mlenak concentrates a majority of his practice in the area of community association law, providing strategic guidance and general counseling to the firm's association clients across a broad range of legal issues.  His work encompasses the interpretation and amendment of governing documents and by-laws, drafting contracts, collection of delinquent assessments, the enforcement of rules and regulations, operational and maintenance issues, the fiduciary responsibilities of board members, transition negotiations and litigation, Municipal Services Act compliance, and alternative dispute resolution. He represents clients in construction defect litigation, Fair Housing discrimination cases and landlord-tenant matters.

Mr. Mlenak also provides support and guidance to clients on a variety of land use matters, including site plan, subdivision and variance applications, and counsels both developers and municipalities on issues related to the redevelopment process. His work in this area is enhanced by the valuable legislative experience he garnered while serving as Chief of Staff for a member of New Jersey's General Assembly, prior to entering private practice.