Mason, Griffin & Pierson

What Mason, Griffin & Pierson does

Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. is a privately held professional law corporation headquartered at 101 Poor Farm Road, Princeton, New Jersey, with continuous operations since 1955. The firm is a general practice with 15+ attorneys organized into six practice areas: Business & Banking, Employment Law, Estates & Trusts, Litigation, Local Government Law, and Real Estate & Land Use. Its attorney roster comprises 5 Directors, 5 Of Counsel, and 5 Associates, led by Managing Director Shawn M. Neufeld, and includes practitioners with multi-jurisdictional bar admissions (NJ, NY, PA), advanced tax credentials (LL.M. in Taxation), and prior judicial clerkships. The firm has no technology platform or proprietary product; its core offering is personalized legal counsel delivered through direct attorney-client engagement.

The firm's primary client segments are New Jersey municipalities (over 40, including Princeton, Hopewell Township, Lawrence Township, Montgomery Township, and Cranbury Township), closely held businesses and financial institutions (e.g., First Bank, OceanFirst Bank), corporate boards (Princeton University Store, Lingraphica America), and individuals/families seeking estate planning, employment representation, and litigation services across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Revenue is generated entirely from professional service fees: primarily hourly billing for litigation and transactional matters, with flat fees for specific services such as residential real estate closings and will preparation. Go-to-market is relationship-driven, leveraging attorney-authored publications, civic leadership roles (NJ Institute of Local Government Attorneys, NJ State League of Municipalities), community involvement, and direct referrals rather than digital or product-led channels.

Ownership is internal and management-controlled, with no disclosed parent company, private equity, or venture capital backing. The firm is governed by a Board of Directors and holds leadership positions across regional bar associations, civic organizations (Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Princeton YMCA, Rotary), and professional bodies, which compounds its referral pipeline and reinforces its standing in the Mercer County legal market. Notable case outcomes include a $3 million judgment and a $500,000 settlement in healthcare-related litigation and the successful defense of a multi-million-dollar TCPA class action.

Name

Mason, Griffin & Pierson

Legal name

Mason, Griffin and Pierson, P.C.

Website

https://mgplaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Founded in 1955, Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. is a Princeton, NJ-based general practice law firm with 15+ attorneys serving individuals, closely held businesses, financial institutions, and over 40 New Jersey municipalities across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania through six practice areas: Business & Banking, Employment Law, Estates & Trusts, Litigation, Local Government Law, and Real Estate & Land Use.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Legal services
• Municipal law
• Estate planning
• Commercial litigation
• Land use law

Headquarters

HQ city

Princeton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Revenue: The firm generates revenue from providing legal counsel across six practice areas: Business & Banking, Employment Law, Estates & Trusts, Litigation, Local Government Law, and Real Estate & Land Use. Revenue is derived from professional legal fees billed to individuals, businesses, and municipal/government clients across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Billing is primarily hourly rates for litigation and transactional matters, with flat fees for specific services such as residential real estate closings and will preparation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. is a general practice law firm providing legal counsel across six practice areas: Business & Banking Law, Employment Law, Estates & Trusts, Litigation, Local Government Law, and Real Estate & Land Use. The firm serves individuals, closely held businesses, financial institutions, and municipalities throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania from its Princeton headquarters, with revenue derived from professional legal fees (hourly billing for litigation and transactional matters, and flat fees for select services such as residential real estate closings and will preparation).

Product overview

Mason, Griffin & Pierson, P.C. is a law firm providing comprehensive legal services across six practice areas: Business & Banking Law, Employment Law, Estates & Trusts, Litigation, Local Government Law, and Real Estate & Land Use. The firm operates as a general practice law firm with specialized practice groups, offering legal counsel to individuals, businesses, and municipalities in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania since 1955.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business & Banking Law Services Full-service business counsel including business formation, governance, commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, commercial lending documentation, mergers and acquisitions, and business succession planning for closely held businesses, family-owned companies, and commercial lenders across NJ, NY, and PA.
• Employment Law Services Legal guidance for employees and employers covering discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, severance negotiations, non-compete agreements, wage and hour disputes, whistleblower/retaliation claims, and disability accommodation matters across NJ, NY, and PA.
• Estates & Trusts Services Comprehensive estate planning including wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, estate and gift tax planning, special needs trusts, digital asset planning, and trust litigation for individuals and families in NJ, NY, and PA.
• Litigation Services Civil and commercial litigation representation including contract disputes, employment matters, estate litigation, commercial disputes, and appellate practice in federal and state courts, including matters before the New Jersey Supreme Court.
• Local Government Law Services Legal counsel for municipalities including affordable housing compliance (COAH), land use, zoning, public contracting, ordinance preparation, election law, farmland and open space preservation, shared services agreements, and municipal litigation, currently serving over 40 New Jersey municipalities.
• Real Estate & Land Use Services Legal counsel for residential and commercial real estate transactions, land development, zoning approvals, commercial lending representation, and land use regulatory matters across NJ, NY, and PA.

Quantifiable outcome

• $500,000 settlement obtained for a medical practice in litigation against former employees for breach of restrictive covenant and unfair competition
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Princeton University StorecoreOthersMason, Griffin & Pierson serves as counsel to the board of the Princeton University Store. Shawn M. Neufeld serves as Board Counsel, providing business law, commercial transactions, and governance counsel.
• Lingraphica America, Inc.coreOthersMason, Griffin & Pierson serves as counsel to the board of Lingraphica America, Inc. Shawn M. Neufeld provides board counsel services including business governance and corporate matters.
• The Meta A. & William S. Griffith FoundationcoreOthersShawn M. Neufeld serves as Trustee of The Meta A. and William S. Griffith Foundation, and The Meta A. Griffith Trust, providing fiduciary governance counsel.
• Griffith Electric Company, Inc.minorOthersMason, Griffin & Pierson serves as counsel to the board of Griffith Electric Company, Inc.
• Johnston Court Inc.minorOthersMason, Griffin & Pierson serves as counsel to the board of Johnston Court Inc.
• Boy ScoutsminorOthersThe firm supports Boy Scouts (Troop 46) through community involvement and volunteer efforts.
• Habitat for Humanity of SCNJminorOthersFirm attorneys and the firm collectively support Habitat for Humanity of South/Central New Jersey. Edwin Schmierer received the David McAlpin Humanitarian Award from this organization in 2023.
• Princeton YMCAminorOthersThe firm maintains involvement with the Princeton YMCA, including support from Ralph S. Mason II who received the Ralph S. Mason Distinguished Service Award from this organization in 1998.
• YOUNITY (formerly Womanspace)minorOthersThe firm supports YOUNITY (formerly Womanspace), a nonprofit providing counseling and housing for women and families impacted by domestic violence. Edwin Schmierer served on the Womanspace Board of Directors for 35 years and received the Womanspace Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 2023.
• Rotary Club of Montgomery-Rocky HillminorOthersIan T. Hammett is a member of the Rotary Club of Montgomery/Rocky Hill. Sharon Dragan was a member of the Whitehouse Rotary Club from 1989-1995 and served as President in 1993-1994. The firm supports Rotary Club initiatives.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Mercer CountyminorOthersShawn M. Neufeld served on the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mercer County Board of Trustees from 2002-2011, serving as President from 2008-2010. He received the Legacy Volunteer Award in 2013.
• New Jersey Institute of Local Government Attorneys (NJILGA)coreOthersMultiple firm attorneys hold leadership positions in NJILGA: Trishka Cecil served as President (2013-2014), 1st Vice President (2011-2012), 2nd Vice President (2009-2010), Secretary (2007-2008), and Trustee (2000-2005). Sharon Dragan is Second Vice President. Edwin Schmierer is a Trustee. Firm attorneys are regular speakers and faculty members at NJILGA programs.
• New Jersey State League of MunicipalitiescoreOthersEdwin Schmierer serves as Assistant Counsel to the NJ State League of Municipalities. Trishka Cecil serves as Deputy General Counsel. Firm attorneys regularly speak at the League's annual conference and contribute to its publication New Jersey Municipalities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hill Wallack LLP: Princeton, NJ-based general practice law firm of comparable size and multi-disciplinary practice mix (corporate, real estate, litigation, local government). Strongest direct geographic and practice-area peer for MGP in Central NJ.
• Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC: West Orange, NJ-based mid-sized law firm offering business, litigation, real estate, and government law services to NJ and NY clients. Comparable size and overlap in commercial and municipal-related work.
• Capehart & Scatchard PA: Mount Laurel, NJ-based full-service firm with similar mid-market business, real estate, banking, and municipal practice areas. Comparable size and tri-state client base.
• Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader PC: Lawrenceville, NJ-based general practice firm with comparable size, serving Mercer County individuals, businesses, and municipalities. Practicing in similar practice areas including real estate, business, and family law.
• Saiber LLC: Florham Park, NJ-based mid-sized firm offering business, real estate, litigation, and government/regulatory counsel. Similar size and practice breadth to MGP.
• Stark & Stark: Lawrenceville, NJ-based full-service law firm serving individuals and businesses across NJ, NY, and PA with similar size and multi-practice offering. Directly comparable in geography and clientele.
• Brach Eichler LLC: Mid-sized NJ-based law firm with overlapping practice areas including business, banking, real estate, and healthcare law. Paul M. Bishop joined MGP from Brach Eichler, indicating direct practice overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Norris McLaughlin PA: Bridgewater, NJ-based larger full-service firm with multi-state reach (NJ, NY, PA). Competitor in business, real estate, and estates practice for the same Princeton-area middle-market clients.
• Connell Foley LLP: Roseland, NJ-based regional firm with broader geographic footprint and depth. Larger than MGP but competes in overlapping business, real estate, and litigation work in NJ.

Regional players

• Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman: Princeton-area NJ law firm with similarly sized practice offering personal injury, business, real estate, and municipal-related work. Competes for the same local Mercer County SMB and individual client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/mgplaw

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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