About Us
The Law Offices of Cicatelli & Cicatelli was begun in 1951 by Martin J. Cicatelli (1927-2005) as a general law practice specializing in business and corporate law, wills, trusts and estates, and real estate.
In 1985, Steven L. Cicatelli joined his father in the practice of law and expanded the size and practice areas of the firm specializing, in addition to the foregoing, in municipal land use, zoning and licensing and commercial and residential conveyancing.
Today, the firm maintains it’s long standing relationships with many of its original clients and many new long term clients.
The firm now consists of Attorney Steven L. Cicatelli, Attorney Lisa M. Jordan, an office manager, a senior paralegal, a head real estate paralegal, two real estate paralegals, and an office assistant.
The firm’s philosophy remains the same as at it’s inception, to treat clients as family, in a professional courteous manner with the intent to maintain long term mutually beneficial relationships.
Residential and Commercial Real Estate
The Law Office of Cicatelli & Cicatelli offers:
Real Estate Transactions: Expert guidance in negotiation, acquisition, and closing for residential and commercial properties.
Settlement Services: Comprehensive services for cash and lender-financed purchases.
Title Insurance: Act as title insurance agents for major companies.
Land Use and Zoning: Efficient representation in land use, zoning, and municipal licensing matters, including variance applications and major commercial developments.
Estate Planning and Probate
The Law Office of Cicatelli & Cicatelli provides:
Probate: Manage asset transfer after death, settle debts, and appoint executors or administrators, simplifying the process.
Wills and Trusts: Distribute property and manage funds. Trusts can avoid probate and provide for loved ones.
Estate Planning: Control assets, and designate trusted decision-makers. Services include wills, trusts, living wills, health care proxies, and powers of attorney.
Elder Law and Medicaid Planning: Reduce long-term care costs and protect savings with expert advice on Medicaid planning and estate techniques. (On a referral basis)
Other Areas
The Law Office of Cicatelli & Cicatelli offers comprehensive business law services:
Business Formation: Guidance on forming the appropriate business entity, such as a partnership, corporation, or LLC, to establish rights, obligations, and limit personal liability.
Negotiations: Expertise in negotiating business and real estate purchase/sale agreements, commercial leases, stock retirement or buyout agreements, and eventual business sales.
Legal Support: Assistance with zoning and land use review, licensing, permitting, and commercial financing.