New Jersey State Bar Association, a Corporation of the State of New Jersey, Plaintiff v. New Jersey Association of…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey approved a modified Final Consent Judgment that permits licensed real estate brokers to prepare certain residential sale contracts and leases, provided they include mandatory attorney‑review language and comply with the Plain Language Law, finding the settlement serves the public interest. Justice Schreiber filed a dissent arguing the settlement improperly sanctions the unauthorized practice of law by non‑lawyers.