Thomas J Major

Thomas J Major

4.9
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 14 years

Litigation Lawyer at Iselin, NJ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Landlord & Tenant

99 Wood Ave., South, Suite 302, Iselin, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Offit Kurman

99 Wood Ave., South, Suite 302, Iselin, NJ, 08830

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Thomas J Major's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Posted by Jared | July 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An Absolute Beast

I am a landlord in NJ, However, this is not my main income. I own a luxury condo and I rent it out. I hired Tom to represent me in a tenant/landlord case. Tom was very professional right from the beginning of our relationship. One of Tom’s best qualities I noticed was his ability to thi...nk ahead. It seemed as though throughout the process Tom always had an answer or a response to whatever game my tenant was trying to play. Until ultimately, at the end, the tenant had no more cards left to play and we got what we were looking for. I don’t know much about the legal system and quite frankly I don’t care to. I own my own successful business. I’m very busy. I am the kind of person who likes to stay in my own lane and let Tom do his job. If you are looking for an attorney that understands the law inside and out and also makes you feel confident throughout the process that he is in your corner, I suggest you retain Tom Major. I would certainly go to war with him any day of the week.

Posted by Inna | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience

If you in need of a lawyer in dispute with tenant or landlord, Thomas is your dream attorney. He is a great lawyer and also has great personality. I Highly recommend him as I will retain him again if a need arises

Posted by Samit | December 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Experience!

Thomas and his team represented me in Landlord-Tenant dispute. The entire team is very knowledgeable and responsive. Most of the time Landlord think that they may know enough but there are minor peculiarity that we're likely to miss. Thomas has such in-depth experience and he could think 2 steps ahea...d. My delinquent tenant tried her best so that I make a mistake but Thomas and his team were by my side and always gave me the right advice and finally my tenant gave in on the day of Eviction.

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Landlord/Tenant Dispute

I had a dispute with one of my commercial tenants and Tom represented me . He did a great job discussing and explaining the legal arguments in my case and was able to successfully negotiate the results we were looking for. He was responsive, knowledgeable, confident and easy to work with. I would ...use him again if needed.

Posted by Bhajanpreet | August 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great service

I had a landlord-tenant dispute and called Mr Thomas for consultation. Considering his experience in handling these issues, I went with him. He was able to handle the case very efficiently. Final results were same as what he promised during his consultation. He was also able to minimize the expenses ...on my side for the case. I am happy with his service.

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Thomas J Major's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hui Zeng

Litigation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Major is a highly capable attorney committed to providing clients experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive representation. I endorse him without reservation."

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Peter Weinman

Real estate lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Based on his responses on Avvo and having read (and referred to) his guide on NJ rent control, I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Miceli

Litigation lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure to work with Tom on several matters. Tom is an exceptional and diligent lawyer. He is very devoted to his clients and he fights tirelessly for them. I highly recommend him. Top Notch."

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Tanya Freeman

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Pastacaldi

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is a dedicated lawyer and an excellent advocate for this clients. I highly recommend him."

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Michael Schonberger

Litigation lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tom is a bright fast-thinking young lawyer who has tremendous ability to quickly get to the heart of the matter and position his client accordingly. I recommend Tom for general commercial litigation and of course for Landlord/Tenant work."

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Arthur Panza

Landlord or tenant lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Major has been generous with his time in answering questions on Avvo. I have reviewed a number of Mr. Major's answers to landlord and tenant questions. He is an experienced and able attorney. I endorse Mr. Major."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Santos Perez

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"His expertise and dedication in Landlord/Tenant is unmatched."

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Sonya Tien

Litigation lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Thomas is a knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated attorney that I highly recommend."

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Michael Millar

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Major is a knowledgeable and competent attorney. You would be well served by retaining his services. I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Miceli

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Pastacaldi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Schonberger

Real estate lawyer

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Sonya Tien

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Steven Smollens

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Layni Rothbort

Landlord or tenant lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Landlord Tenant Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2015

Landlord Tenant Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Litigation Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2011

Land Use Law Award, American Bar Association

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Principal, Offit Kurman

2011 - 2019

Attorney-Owner, The Major Law Firm

Associations

2019 - Present

American Battlefield Trust

Member

2015 - 2018

Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition

Mock Trial Judge

Sample of Legal Cases

Rampersaud v. Hollingsworth, A-2897-16T1

Prevailed on Appeal in Published Opinion

845 Bergen Avenue v. Yang t/a Marcel Cleaners, A-1234-13T1

Represented Commercial Tenant: Landlord's Appeal Dismissed.

Adams v. Morales, HUD-DC-5751-15

Represented Landlord- Tenant's civil suit dismissed.

Via Vico LLC v. Sanka, HUD-LT-6286-15

Represented Tenant- Landlord's case dismissed.

Charalaivan v. Olivieri, HUD-LT-16132-14

Represented Landlord- Judgement for Possession, Execution of Warrant of Removal (Eviction)

Boyce v., Mojica et. al., HUD-DC-9599-13

Represented Tenant- Judgement against Landlord

Numerous L/T Trials (Eviction)

Judgment for Possession (and corresponding lockout), Dismissal or Settlement.

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Education

2011

Rutgers University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2021

PLI CLE Marathon 2021 NJ Landlord-Tenant Law

2020

Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition Mock Trial Judge

2020

Continuing Legal Education The Basics of Rent Control in NJ

2019

Lawline.com Continuing Legal Education New Jersey Court Rules After the 2018 Amendments

2019

2018

Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition

Mock Trial Judge

2018

Updater, Inc., Lunch & Learn The What, How and Who of Real Estate

2018

2017

Lawline.com Continuing Legal Education NJ Landlord-Tenant Practice

2016

Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition Mock Trial Judge

2015

Vincent J. Apruzzese Mock Trial Competition Mock Trial Judge

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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