What Kates Nussman Ellis Farhi & Earle does

Kates Nussman Ellis Earle & Landolfi LLP is a New Jersey-based limited liability partnership law firm founded in 1913, operating under its historical trade name Kates Nussman Ellis Farhi & Earle. The firm maintains its headquarters at 190 Moore Street, Hackensack, NJ and a secondary office at 347 5th Avenue, New York, NY, serving clients across northern New Jersey (Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Middlesex, and Union counties) and the five boroughs of New York City. The firm employs nine attorneys in total: five partners (Bruce L. Nussman, Joel M. Ellis, Matthew Z. Earle, Cara Landolfi, and Sandra M. Barsoum), three of counsel (Jack S. Zakim, Noah Zakim, and Michael B. Kates), and one associate (Yasmine Hafez, Esq.).

The firm operates across 13 practice areas, with primary concentrations in community association law (condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners associations), business and commercial law, municipal law and land use, employment law and litigation, real estate transactions, and estate planning. Significant client concentrations include community associations in Fort Lee and Cliffside Park (Horizon House Co-op, Buckingham Towers, The Pembroke, Winston Towers 200), municipal clients (Borough of Fort Lee, Borough of Waldwick, Township of Millburn), and development entities (Robinhood Plaza, Inc., Advance Housing). Notable representative case outcomes include an $857,894 arbitration award in a consumer fraud matter and a $301,859.03 attorneys' fee award in Schwartz v. 1266 Apartment Corp.

The business model is traditional professional services: quote-based fee arrangements with hourly billing, flexible fee structures, and alternative dispute resolution (mediation/arbitration) as cost-effective alternatives to litigation. Distribution is direct-attorney via phone or online contact form, with evening and weekend consultations by appointment. Marketing channels are limited to organic social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, X), a topical blog, and SEO-driven practice area pages. The firm has no technology products, no API, no proprietary software, and no AI/ML capabilities, operating as a relationship-driven, partner-led practice with a 100+-year regional brand.

Name

Kates Nussman Ellis Farhi & Earle

Legal name

Kates Nussman Ellis Earle & Landolfi LLP

Website

https://katesnussman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kates Nussman Ellis Earle & Landolfi LLP is a 100+ year-old New Jersey/New York law firm with nine attorneys serving community associations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals across 13 practice areas including real estate, employment, municipal law, and litigation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Business law
• Community association law
• Employment law
• Municipal law

Headquarters

HQ city

Hackensack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Traditional hourly billing for legal services with flexible fee arrangements. The firm offers cost-effective legal actions through mediation or arbitration to resolve disputes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kates Nussman Ellis Earle & Landolfi LLP is a full-service law firm providing legal counsel across 13 practice areas including business and commercial law, litigation, employment law, real estate transactions, municipal law, community association law, and estate planning. The firm serves business owners, community associations, municipalities, and individuals in New Jersey and New York, offering traditional legal services with flexible fee arrangements and alternative dispute resolution options.

Product overview

Kates Nussman Ellis Earle & Landolfi LLP is a full-service law firm providing legal services across 13 practice areas. The firm operates as a traditional legal services provider rather than a technology product company, offering practice-specific legal counsel in Business & Commercial Law, Business Litigation, Complex Business Transactions, Condominiums and Co-Ops Law, Contracts, Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate, Municipal Law and Land Use, Real Estate Transactions, Sexual Harassment and Discrimination, Landlord Tenant, and Bullying, Privacy, and Harassment. The firm serves clients in Hackensack, NJ and New York, NY with attorneys specializing in various legal disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business & Commercial Law General legal counsel for businesses including purchase, sale and leasing of businesses, complex real estate and bank financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial litigation.
• Business Litigation Commercial dispute resolution including breach of contracts, corporate and partnership disputes, employment disputes, trade secret litigation, real estate litigation, and intellectual property disputes.
• Complex Business Transactions Legal services for complex business transactions including purchase and sale agreements, shareholder and partnership formations, employment agreements, intellectual property protection, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Condominiums and Co-Ops Law Full legal representation for community associations including condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners associations, covering assessment collection, document interpretation, rules enforcement, transition representation, and construction defect litigation.
• Contracts Drafting and reviewing business contracts including purchase/sell agreements, employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, real estate leases, franchise agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Employment Law Representation for employers and employees in workplace negotiations and disputes, including employment contracts, discrimination claims, wage and hour matters, FMLA issues, and union matters.
• Employment Litigation Legal representation for employment disputes including wrongful termination, sexual harassment and discrimination claims, age and disability discrimination, employment contract disputes, and civil rights issues.
• Estate Planning and Probate Estate planning and administration services including preparation of wills and trusts, administration of estates and trusts, tax planning, estate creditor litigation, and preparation of estate tax returns.
• Municipal Law and Land Use Representation for municipalities, land use boards, developers, and property owners in zoning, planning, redevelopment, and condemnation matters.
• Real Estate Transactions Legal services for real estate matters including commercial leasing and refinancing, real estate financing, mortgage foreclosure, title disputes, and short sales.
• Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Legal representation for sexual harassment and discrimination cases including hostile work environment claims, discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, national origin, and medical conditions.
• Landlord Tenant Legal services for residential and commercial landlords including summary dispossess proceedings, complex commercial tenancy litigation, residential evictions, and commercial lease disputes.
• Bullying, Privacy, and Harassment Legal services addressing workplace bullying, privacy rights violations, and harassment including revenge porn, invasion of privacy claims, and cyber exploitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• $857,894 arbitration award for homeowners against Brunelleschi Construction and HGTV Kitchen Cousins
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's Transition Task ForceminorOthers · 1 December 2025Matthew Earle, Esq. was appointed to New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill's Transition Task Force through his involvement with Community Associations Institute - New Jersey chapter (CAI-NJ).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brache Eichler LLC: Roseland, NJ-based law firm with parallel practice areas including real estate, business, employment, and estate planning. Comparable in size and regional focus, serving similar mid-market and community association clients.
• Florio Perrucci Steinhardt Cappelli Tipton & Taylor LLC: Multi-office NJ/PA law firm with strong municipal law practice and comparable business, real estate, and litigation offerings. Similar regional focus on Northern and Central NJ markets.
• Genova Burns Giantomasi Webster LLC: Newark-based mid-size NJ firm with overlapping practice areas in real estate, community association, employment, and commercial litigation. Similar client composition including municipalities and corporate clients.
• Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC: Mid-size NJ law firm with practice areas spanning business, real estate, employment, and litigation. Comparable size and geographic focus on Northern NJ, including community association and municipal work.
• Connell Foley LLP: Mid-size NJ-based full-service law firm with comparable practice areas including business litigation, real estate, employment, and municipal law. Headquartered in Newark with a similar Northern NJ client base and comparable firm size.

Broad incumbents

• Day Pitney LLP: Established regional law firm with deep NJ and NY presence offering overlapping services in real estate, business transactions, employment, and estate planning. Larger scale but comparable in core practice areas.
• Cole Schotz P.C. Larger mid-Atlantic law firm (Hackensack-based) with broader geographic reach and similar practice areas in real estate, business, and litigation. Larger scale creates competition for the same community association and mid-market clients.

Others

• New Jersey State League of Municipalities: Statewide association of NJ municipalities where the firm serves on the Technical Review Committee. Acts as a key referral channel for municipal attorney engagements and positions the firm within the local government legal ecosystem.
• Community Associations Institute New Jersey Chapter: Industry trade association for NJ community associations where partner Matthew Earle is active. The firm works alongside CAI-NJ to deliver education and serves as a referral source for community association legal services.

Regional players

• Stark & Stark PC: Lawrenceville, NJ-based full-service firm with comparable practice areas including real estate, business, employment, and litigation. Serves similar NJ clients but with a Central/Southern NJ geographic tilt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/katesllp
• Facebookfacebook.com/KatesNussmanEllisFarhiEarle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/michaelfarhi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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