Stempler Law LLC

Now that I am sitting comfortably in my new house I can reflect on the elements that came together to make it not only possible but a victory! Obviously the realtor plays a significant role , but what brings it all together at that closing table? Your Real Estate attorney is the answer! I have purchased and sold properties with the expertise, knowledge and wisdom provided by Stempler Law! Mary Young and Larry Stempler are by far the most thorough and dedicated advocates for their clients. Their goal is to do everything right and in a timely manner. They went out of their way to accommodate my schedule when I sold my place in Montclair and relocated to Tennessee and had to leave before the closing day. They are a great team, working together to make sure everything tics and ties… no loose ends!! I highly recommend their services! Your realtor will thank you as well because they work in partnership with both you and your realtor!! Thank you Mary and Larry for assuring a clean and efficient close! Best regards and much appreciation!

I used this law firm to close sale of my condo in 2021, since they were under the legal plan (Legalease) and had good ratings on Google. I am sad to say that I found this firm to be dishonest in their dealings. They charged me an extra $500 without explaining why and held up the closing until I paid them. I did end up paying them because it was not worth ditching the transaction and starting with another lawyer so late in the game. This was my last email to them. They didn't respond to why they charged me an extra $500 without an explanation. It took me a long time to post this review, and I hope it saves others headaches in dealing with dishonest service providers like this firm. ------------------------ Larry I didn't get a clear answer on the phone from you re: your fees, and also I would prefer to get this over email anyway. You seem distressed that Legalese pays you just $400 for the contract -- which, if we stick to facts alone, is something you knew fully well before taking on this case. The retainer you sent which I signed states that: " Expenses such as postage and overnight delivery are not covered by the Plan and are your individual financial responsibility. Likewise, lengthy contract negotiations and extraordinary factors including, but not limited, to lengthy inspection negotiations, title issues and travel to a distant closing are not covered by the Plan and are also your individual financial responsibility. A Fee List is enclosed herein for your reference. Any additional charges for legal fees will be based upon the amount of extraordinary time required of the Firm are billed at Larry A. Stempler’s current hourly rate of $425.00 per hour and Paralegal hourly rate at $135.00." I am still not sure what lengthy contract negotiations were done by your firm, or extraordinary services were offered wrt this contract closure. When you got involved, we already had a price we had agreed to with the buyer. The buyer, post-inspection, asked for a bunch of stuff which could be waived for $1000, which we took up. So, to my knowledge, I am unaware of any lengthy contract negotiations or extraordinary services that your firm performed that should require an additional charge. I am not comfortable with you charging me $500. If you believe it is deserved per the retainer agreement we have in place, kindly respond back as to what exactly you are charging for. -------------------

We have partnered with Larry and Mary over a number of years and have been extremely pleased with their work. They are responsive and thorough. Navigating real estate is not easy and it’s great to have people protect your backside. On our most recent home acquisition, they were a great help in highlighting and addressing areas of concern. Their value goes beyond the fee and you realize it when you find yourself saying, “That’s a good point.” We will continue to partner with them moving forward!

Larry & Mary are a phenomenal team. We have now used Stempler Law twice on a sale and most recently purchase of a home. They are very responsive, offer clear and thoughtful advice and were really integral throughout this most recent process of buying a home given the CV19 circumstances and uncharted waters we needed to work through. It was very helpful to have Larry & Mary riding shotgun with us during these uncertain times; Mary was especially caring, a great listener and quite frankly invaluable. And we plan on using Larry for estate planning in the very near future once the dust settles from this home purchase process. We cannot recommend Stempler Law enough, and will absolutely be using them again.

Larry and his paralegal Mary made our home buying experience smooth and memorable. Mary was always available any time of the day to answer any of our questions. Larry and Mary are very knowledgeable, kind and professional. We are very happy with the choice we made and also how she conducts all the process to make it simple and as easier as possible. They are the best at what they do! We would highly recommend Larry and Mary for your real estate needs. We can't thank Larry and Mary enough for all their dedication and hard work!!