Smith, Carl Michael ("Mike")

Laurence Slous is a partner in the firm's business and commercial real estate transactional group.  His practice encompasses business entity formation, including limited liability companies, purchase and sale of small to medium size businesses, commercial real estate transactions, as well as business and commercial real estate loan transactions.  Over the last 20 years, Larry has represented both borrowers and institutional lenders throughout New Jersey .  His solution oriented perspective and ability to avoid legal obstacles in commercial transactions is a particular advantage to his clients who require results and not legal conflict in completing their transactions.

Larry is a graduate of Cornell University and New York University School of Law.

Larry's representative clients include Investors Bank, where he serves on its Advisery Board, DCH Auto Group, Barnert Development LLC and Metro Real Estate Group.  Larry's community service keeps him busy as well.  He serves on the Board of Family Service League in Montclair, the Bronx Charter School for Children, New York City, and the Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair.