Mark Gerard Legato

Mark Gerard Legato

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 26 years

Real estate Lawyer Practice Areas: Real Estate, Arbitration, Personal Injury
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

Residential Real Estate transactions with specialty in short sales

26 years

50%
Arbitration 30%

No Fault PIP Arbitration

30%
Personal Injury 20%

Automobile accidents, slip and falls, motorcycle accidents

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

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Mark Gerard Legato's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Mary Beth | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Highly Recommend Mark Legato!!

I knew from the beginning selling my house wouldn't be easy but after speaking with Mark from the very first phone conversation put my mind at ease. He is a very professional, patient, knowledgeable attorney and I would recommend him to anyone. Every step of the way he is there for you!

Posted by Sean K. | May 15, 2015 | Real Estate

Knowledgeable Dedicated Professional

Mark is a very knowledgeable lawyer who helped us during the purchase of or first home. Whenever we had a question or concern he was always available to guide us in the right direction. Everyone said closing on a short sale would be a hard drawn out process. Marks diligence made the process easy and ...painless. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others whether it be a friend, family member, or stranger.

Posted by Paul | May 14, 2015 | Residential

A tremendous help

Mark Legato was a tremendous help for us during our sale. We had already moved out of state and knowing that we had such a capable representative working for us was a tremendous relief. Mark and his team were always there to answer questions and offer advice. They worked with some tremendously dif...ficult people (not us) and never let up for a moment. I recommend Mark completely.

Posted by Mike | May 14, 2015 | Real Estate

Home sale legal services

Mark was my attorney during the recent sale of my residence in New Jersey. Not only was he very accessible for all my inquiries during the process, but he was knowledgeable enough to nudge me in different directions whenever my own ideas would have put me off course. He kept me constantly update...d, and let me know when I had some action to complete. I would highly recommend Mark for any / all matters related to real estate transactions.

Posted by Debra | May 14, 2015 | Real Estate

10 Thumbs UP!!

• • • Mark has consistently done a great job with my clients - He always picks up the phone when either my client or I call call him. When something comes up he is quick to offer good advise to work the issue out. Catherine Rickards Broker of Record Remax Our Town Mark Legato was a tremendous h...elp for us during our sale. We had already moved out of state and knowing that we had such a capable representative working for us was a tremendous relief. Mark and his team were always there to answer questions and offer advice. They worked with some tremendously difficult people (not us) and never let up for a moment. I recommend Mark completely. I have been working with the Legato Law Firm for over 16 years. Although I have worked with all partners, I work the most with Mark Legato. Being a Realtor, I need someone that I can trust to get the job done efficiently and professionally. He has surpassed my expectations both with Sellers and Buyers. He personally returns my calls as quickly as possible and quickly solves all problems that may arise. He has been a valuable asset in my business as well as my personal favorite attorney. I have many happy clients who have used him as well as my own family and friends. 10 thumbs up for him!!! • • •

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Suspension issued in NJ, 2017

updated on 06/22/2017

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

1999

Best Oralist, Seton Hall University School of Law

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, The Legato law Firm, LLC

2001 - 2002

Attorney, Law Office of Jeffrey Krompier

1999 - 1999

Attorney, Law Office of Doreen Ryan

1999 - 2000

Attorney, Hardin, Kundla, McKeon

Associations

1999 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Education

1989

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2006

MetLife Auto & Home

New Jersey No Fault

Languages

English

Activity

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