Law Office of M. Suarez

 A Limited Liability Company

 
 


Our practice areas include:
  • Real Estate - commercial and residential real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leases,  short-sales, refinances
  • Estate Planning - preparation of all essential estate documents including Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Health Care Directive, and Durable Power of Attorney

  • Business Law - formation of corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and contract negotiations


The Personal Service You Deserve - The legal team at the Law Office of M. Suarez prides itself on providing white glove service, including close communication, ethical treatment and the highest caliber of legal advocacy.

Close With Confidence: Legal Due Diligence For Your Real Estate Transaction

Buying a home without legal counsel is a huge leap of faith when you are making possibly the biggest investment of your life. Is the other party being fully transparent with you? Are there issues lurking in that mountain of paperwork that could come back to haunt you?

For over 25 years, Melissa Suarez has devoted her law practice to facilitating real estate transactions in New Jersey and New York City. She takes great pride in helping clients confidently close the deal, knowing their best interests are protected.

A Full Service Practice In Real Estate Law - The Law Office of M. Suarez represents buyers, sellers, landlords, land owners, developers, agents and municipal entities in both residential and commercial real estate matters, including:

  • Negotiation and purchase of single-family homes
  • Purchase and sale of condos and co-ops
  • Purchase and sale of commercial properties
  • For sale by owner (FSBO) support
  • Development of housing tracts, condominiums and multi-family and mixed-use properties
  • Commercial and industrial development
  • Commercial lease agreements

Why You Should Have An Attorney For Your Closing - Melissa Suarez has literally handled thousands of closings in 25-plus years of practice. She understands the fine print. She knows what questions to ask. She has developed a radar for unscrupulous sellers, lenders, or agents. Melissa can provide whatever level of assistance and due diligence you may need, including:

  • Negotiation of purchase price, earnest money and other terms
  • Contingency clauses
  • Financing commitments from lenders
  • Clear title (no liens or other encumbrance)
  • Required inspections and disclosures
  • Loan documentation at closing

The old phrase “let the buyer beware” applies in real estate transactions. Once the three-day Attorney Review window closes, you have less legal recourse if you discover defects or other problems after the fact. The goal is a smooth and stress-free closing, so that your biggest concern is how much you and your partner are spending at the furniture store and Home Depot to set up your new home.

If A Law Firm Can Be An Ally

Attorney Suarez is known and respected member in LGBTQ+ circles. She gets regular referrals in the LGBTQ+ community as a safe and trustworthy advocate and adviser. Many of her real estate clients also turn to her for estate planning services and business law counsel.

The Law Office of M. Suarez welcomes people from all walks of life who want a consummate professional, watching out for their interests. Melissa has been a member of the Greater Bergen Board of Realtors, the Women’s Council of Realtors, and RealSource for real estate investors. She has also been selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers for her prowess in real estate law, as well as Lawyers of Distinction annually.

Melissa is also fluent in Spanish and previously served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, which fosters sustainable homeownership.

Get In Touch Today

Protect your investment and peace of mind. Most real estate transactions can be conducted for a flat fee. To arrange your free consultation, call the Law Office Of M. Suarez in Englewood Cliffs at (201) 569-1166. Se habla español.

Customize Your Will And Estate Planning Protections

The value of a will or advance directive is all in the details. The whole purpose of estate planning is to give clarity to your loved ones and ensure your wishes are honored. A do-it-yourself estate plan won’t have all the answers when that future day comes — and it might make things worse.

At the Law Office Of M. Suarez, your goals and intentions are carefully preserved in clear and actionable terms. Attorney Melissa Suarez brings over 25 years of legal experience to these important legal protections. She has drafted wills and companion documents for hundreds of clients in New Jersey and will work one-on-one with you to get it just right.

  • What’s In An Estate Plan?  Whether you are still in your prime earning years or retired and living the good life, everyone should have some basic estate planning documents. Typically, the package will include:
  • Last will and testament — To declare your heirs and what part of your estate each should inherit
  • Durable power of attorney — To authorize a trusted person to manage your finances, business and legal affairs if you become incapacitated
  • Health care advance directive (living will) — To assign a proxy who could make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to communicate or advocate for yourself and to inform medical staff and your family of your specific wishes regarding life support and end-of-life care.

Additionally, you may or may not want to create a trust in conjunction with your will to avoid probate, to provide a layer of asset protection, or to set money aside for a family member with special needs. Melissa Suarez can also address business succession planning and how to plan for the transfer of a house or other real property to your heirs.

As your estate planning lawyer, Melissa will spend time getting to know you, answering your questions, explaining your options, and personalizing your estate plan.

Melissa also assists individuals who have been appointed for probate proceedings, estate administration or trust administration after a loved one’s death. She can guide you through the duties and address any probate-related disputes, such as a will challenge or breach of fiduciary duty.

LGBTQ Estate Planning

For some clients, it’s just a comfort level, knowing that their orientation or gender expression is not an issue. But there are also specific legal issues that may pertain to gay and lesbian partners in wills, trusts and probate. Melissa Suarez is attuned to those nuances of estate planning that may apply to same-same partners and can make sure your documents align with your wishes and provide “fireproof” protection under the law.

All Are Welcome At The Law Office Of M. Suarez

Attorney Suarez counsels individuals and couples of all ages and all walks of life in her estate planning practice. Get started with a free consultation by calling (201) 569-1166. Se habla español.

Guidance And Representation For Small Business

Business success is grounded in the proper foundation and the timely and strategic response to disputes. Melissa Suarez can advise entrepreneurs and investor groups on all facets of business and commercial law, including:

  • Business formation as a corporation, limited liability company or partnership
  • Contract drafting, negotiation or review
  • Purchasing a franchise
  • Buying or selling a small business
  • Bulk transfer of business assets
  • Commercial lease agreements
  • Enforcement of restrictive covenants
  • Additional Legal Services

A Firm Built On Relationships And Personal Service

Starting a business, buying a home, or probating an estate can be stressful and intensely personal. The attorney and staff of the Law Office Of M. Suarez are devoted to helping clients solve problems and move forward. Melissa Suarez and her team are community-oriented, inclusive, and treat clients like family.

To arrange a free consultation, call the firm’s Englewood Cliffs office at (201) 569-1166. Se habla español.

Whatever your concern, we want to hear from you.


 
 

473 Sylvan Avenue, 2nd Floor

Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632

 
 

Telephone: (201) 569-1166        

Fax: (201) 569-1120