Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Kearny, NJ
Avant Law Firm is a general practice law firm dedicated to providing quality, affordable legal services to individuals and businesses in Kearny, New Jersey. Founded in 2002, we specialize in real estate transactions, business formation, estate planning, and litigation, prioritizing client needs through personalized strategies. Our team combines extensive legal experience with a commitment to accessibility, offering flexible appointment options and bilingual support. We zealously represent clients in New Jersey Superior Court and administrative proceedings, leveraging decades of combined experience in real estate and corporate law. Our attorneys hold active real estate licenses and maintain memberships in professional organizations like the Metro Centre Association of REALTORS.We focus on protecting client investments through meticulous contract negotiation, title review, and dispute resolution while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. Our estate planning services ensure clear asset distribution and probate guidance, reflecting our dedication to comprehensive legal solutions. With a client-centric approach, we strive to make complex legal processes straightforward and stress-free, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and results-driven representation.
Services
Real Estate Purchase/Sale
Business Formation
Estate Planning
Real Estate Litigation
Probate Administration
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in NJ real estate and corporate law
- We offer flexible appointment scheduling during 9am-5pm business hours
- Our team includes bilingual legal professionals fluent in Spanish
- We combine courtroom experience with active real estate licensing
- We develop customized legal strategies matching client budgets and needs
Services
Real Estate Purchase/Sale
We handle residential and commercial real estate transactions including contract negotiation, title review, and closing management. Our attorneys protect client investments by building contingencies into agreements and allocating transaction costs appropriately. We represent buyers and sellers in multi-unit buildings, restaurants, and land deals while negotiating lender resolutions for short sales.
Business Formation
We assist entrepreneurs in establishing appropriate business entities including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships. Our services cover drafting formation documents, operating agreements, and succession plans. We provide ongoing business counseling to ensure legal compliance and strategic growth for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create clear directives for asset distribution through wills and trusts. We guide clients through probate processes, inventory management, tax filings, and asset distribution. We also defend executors in estate litigation matters while ensuring compliance with New Jersey surrogate court requirements.
Real Estate Litigation
We represent clients in real estate litigation matters including contract claims, mechanics liens, and ownership disputes. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance on negotiation or settlement options while advocating for client interests in court proceedings and administrative law hearings across New Jersey.
Probate Administration
We assist executors with probate processes including will submission, creditor settlements, and asset distribution. Our services cover tax filings, property sales, and final estate accounting while representing clients in contested will proceedings before New Jersey surrogate courts.
People
Marjory E. Avant
Managing Member
Marjory Avant founded Avant Law Firm in 2002 after careers in real estate, finance, and political advisement. A licensed NJ attorney and realtor, she handles complex litigation and transactions while overseeing firm operations. She graduated from Rutgers University and SUNY Buffalo Law School, maintaining active roles in local nonprofits and community organizations.
Dolores Barraza
Office Administrator
Dolores Barraza joined Avant Law Firm in 2017 as legal assistant and office administrator. Bilingual in Spanish and English, she manages daily operations while maintaining her NJ real estate license. She graduated from Essex County College with an education degree and continues pursuing academic advancement.
Questions
What areas of law does Avant Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in real estate transactions, business formation, estate planning, probate administration, and real estate litigation. Our attorneys handle both residential and commercial matters across New Jersey.
Do you handle both individual and corporate clients?
Yes, we represent both individual clients and businesses in real estate transactions, entity formation, estate planning, and litigation matters throughout New Jersey.
Are your attorneys licensed in New Jersey?
Yes, our attorneys are licensed to practice law in New Jersey and maintain active real estate licenses with the Metro Centre Association of REALTORS®.
What makes Avant Law Firm different from other firms?
We combine courtroom experience with real estate expertise, offering personalized legal strategies and bilingual support to meet individual client needs in a timely manner.
