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Next Step Lawyer is an NJ attorney and New York attorney standing beside you through real estate closings, fighting for your rights at work, and guiding your family through life’s biggest transitions, bringing direct, personal representation throughout Somerset, Middlesex & Mercer counties in New Jersey (Woodbridge, Piscataway, North Brunswick, Bridgewater, Franklin Township, Branchburg, Raritan, Trenton, Edison, East Brunswick, South Brunswick, Somerville, Montgomery, Manville & Bound Brook) and all five NYC boroughs plus Westchester & Rockland in New York. Call now, book online, or reach out today, take the next step toward resolving your case.
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Middlesex County
- Woodbridge
- Edison
- New Brunswick
- Piscataway
- Perth Amboy
Somerset County
- Bridgewater
- Somerville
- Franklin
- Hillsborough
- Bernards
Union County
- Elizabeth
- Union
- Westfield
- Plainfield
- Summit
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Staten Island
Three practice areas. Two States, One direct line to the attorney handling your case.
Employment Lawyer NJ: Reclaiming Your Worth.
Your workplace should be a place of respect. When discrimination, retaliation, or unpaid wages put that at risk, Pascelle stands beside you, listening first, then building the case that gives your voice its full weight under New Jersey and New York law.
Real Estate Attorney NJ: Securing Your Sanctuary.
Buying or selling the place you’ll call home should feel steady, not stressful. Pascelle reviews every contract with a careful eye and a clear voice, working to guard your interests from the first review period through closing day.
Family Law Attorney NJ: Healing Your Family.
Divorce and custody changes touch every part of family life. Pascelle brings a steady, empathetic approach to these transitions, helping you understand your options and find a clear path forward for the people who matter most.
Pascelle Saint-Laurent, Esq. | Real Estate, Employment & Family Law in NJ and NY

I’m a New York and New Jersey attorney representing clients across three areas: residential real estate, employment, and family law, throughout Somerset, Middlesex, and Mercer counties. In real estate matters, my practice covers contract review during the three-business-day attorney review period under N.J. Admin. Code § 11:5-6.2(g), title and closing coordination under N.J.S.A. 17:46B-1 et seq., landlord-tenant proceedings under the Anti-Eviction Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1), and foreclosure defense under the Fair Foreclosure Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:50-53 et seq.).
In employment matters, I represent employees facing discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.), and whistleblower retaliation under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (N.J.S.A. 34:19-1 et seq.). In family law matters, I guide clients through divorce, custody, and parenting-time questions under New Jersey’s no-fault divorce statute (N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2) and the state’s child custody framework (N.J.S.A. 9:2-4), areas where knowing which deadline applies, and when, often matters as much as the underlying facts of the case.
I earned my J.D. from Brooklyn Law School and my LL.M. from the University of Miami School of Law, and I’m licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey. Across every matter I take on, my approach stays the same: understand what a client is going through, identify the deadlines and statutory requirements that govern the case early, and act within them before options narrow.
I serve clients throughout Somerset County, Middlesex County, and Mercer County in New Jersey, including Bound Brook, Branchburg, Bridgewater, East Brunswick, Edison, Franklin Township, Manville, Montgomery, North Brunswick, Piscataway, Raritan, Somerville, South Brunswick, Trenton, and Woodbridge, as well as all five New York City boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
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Your NJ Attorney: the same attorney from your first call to resolution.
Direct Attorney Contact
You work directly with Attorney Saint-Laurent on your case, never a paralegal or call center.
When your future is on the line, you shouldn’t have to re-explain your story to someone new every time you call. Pascelle picks up, remembers where things stand, and stays with you.
Licensed in NJ & NY
Full representation on both sides of the Hudson, in state courts that don’t always follow the same rules.
Life doesn’t stop at a state line, and neither should your peace of mind. Whichever side of the Hudson your case falls on, you’re working with someone who already knows the terrain.
Current on the Law
Statutes change often; representation is built on what’s in effect now, not last year’s rules.
You’re not expected to track every change in the law while you’re living through the hardest part of it. That’s Pascelle’s job, so you can stay focused on what’s in front of you.
Payment Plans Available
Free initial consultation, honest assessment, and flexible arrangements when a case moves forward.
Worrying about a bill shouldn’t be the reason you put off calling. The first conversation costs you nothing, and options exist so cost never has to be the deciding factor.
Real Answers From an Employment Lawyer NJ Clients Reach Directly
Calls and emails get a real response, not an automated queue or a week of silence.
Not knowing is often the hardest part. You deserve to hear where things stand in plain language, as soon as there’s something to tell you.
A Plan Built Around You by a Real Estate Attorney NJ Families Trust
Every case gets its own strategy, shaped by your goals and circumstances, not a one-size-fits-all script.
You’re not a file number. Whatever brought you here, real estate, work, or family, Pascelle takes the time to understand what matters most to you before deciding what comes next.
Four steps, start to resolution.
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The attorney reviews your facts and explains what the law actually requires.
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One attorney, start to finish, with no hand-offs between staff.
Resolution
Settlement, closing, or judgment: you know the plan at every stage.
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The reviews below reflect clients’ experiences working with Pascelle Saint-Laurent, including feedback on responsiveness, communication, professionalism, and client service. Every legal matter is unique, and past client experiences do not guarantee a similar result. Outcomes depend on the specific facts of each case, the applicable law, the available evidence, and the court handling the matter.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a great experience with Next Step Lawyer. Pascelle helped me with a traffic ticket and made the whole process much easier than I expected. She was kind, professional, easy to talk to, and kept me informed throughout everything. I really appreciated how helpful and straightforward she was from start to finish. I’d recommend their services to anyone who needs help.Posted on Google![]()
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Next Step Lawyer and Pascelle have been an incredible resource for both business and insurance advice. Their guidance is practical, knowledgeable, and easy to understand. I highly recommend them to any business owner looking for trusted legal and insurance support for Octans Insurance LLC. Thank you!!!Posted on Google![]()
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Highly recommend Pascelle! She’s tough and can hold her own yet very easy to talk to. She listened carefully to my case and was very knowledgeable. She helped me achieve my ideal outcome and I’m very gratefulPosted on Google![]()
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Pascelle has the capability of leading with compassion for you as her client while also fighting passionately and aggressively for the results you deserve. Her knowledge and talents are a refreshing grounding element during what are difficult times. She has the ability to explain complex legal challenges in transparent and accessible language, and outlines clear strategies to set you up for the most ideal outcomes. Can’t thank her enough.Posted on Google![]()
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Extremely professional (responds quickly, attention to detail, supportive)! Most importantly, Pascelle is incredibly thorough and informative so that every possibility is on the table for a grounded strategy in considering best possible outcomes. I can't thank her enough for what she's done for my family. Highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
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Beyond helpful! Beyond knowledgeable! She answered all my questions with compassion and empathy but also answers that never pushed more than the outcome I wanted.Posted on Google![]()
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I had a great experience working with Pascelle after my accident. She was professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate throughout the entire process. From our first conversation, she took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made me feel confident that my case was in good hands. She kept me updated every step of the way and worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome. Her dedication, attention to detail, and genuine concern for her clients made a stressful situation much easier to navigate. I highly recommend Pascelle to anyone looking for an attorney who is experienced, responsive, and truly cares about her clients. Thank you for all of your hard work and support!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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Centrally Located in NJ.
Our Branchburg office sits at the crossroads of Somerset, Middlesex, and Mercer counties, putting Pascelle within a short drive of the courthouses, clerks’ offices, and closing tables across the New Jersey communities we serve. That same central position keeps commute times low into New York City and Westchester & Rockland counties, so clients on either side of the Hudson get the same direct, in-person attention. Years spent appearing before these specific courts means familiarity with local procedures, filing requirements, and the people who run them, groundwork that keeps a case moving instead of stalling on avoidable missteps.
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Attorney Advertising. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The information on this page describes general principles of New Jersey and New York real estate, employment, and family law and does not apply to any specific case. No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this page or contacting Next Step Lawyer until a written engagement agreement is signed. Prior results described on this website, including client reviews, do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter. Every matter depends on its specific facts, the applicable law, the available evidence, and the court handling it. Pascelle Saint-Laurent is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey. © Next Step Lawyer. 971 US-202, Ste 6717, Branchburg, NJ 08876. (908) 588-7217.