Gave great advice on "NJ Exit Tax" exemptions.

I called to talk to his law office to ask if there is an exemption for military on the NJ "exit" tax. Unfortunately there isn't one for military, but he did mention one that could be available if we were in our residence as a primary home for at least 2 years and haven't sold a house within the past 5 years. He was very nice and knowledgeable about the whole situation. I would recommend his office based on the phone conversation I had with him.

Gary was extremely responsive when, as a new client, I needed legal services to support a real estate transaction on very short notice. He quickly scheduled a consultation and efficiently and expertly provided what I needed. Because of an external deadline that I couldn’t control, Gary made himself available to review documents for me even after business hours to ensure my interests were properly addressed. I found this to be incredible service. Unlike when dealing with extremely large firms with excessive overhead and other red tape, working with Gary in his law practice was a true pleasure. I highly recommend him.

Gary quickly responded to an email I sent. He very helpful explaining NJ’s state real estate rules and cited the state code for reference. Highly recommend! Excellent customer service and responsiveness.

Gary is the best!.. helped me with my house closing.. he was very nice in helping me with the process and knowledgeable in explaining to me how things work..glad i had him on my side.. def would recommend!

I highly recommend Mr. Woodend for your legal needs. He is a very professional and organized lawyer. If your needs are not within his expertise he will direct you to those who can help.
Mr. Woodend was able to help me resolve out- of -state estate issues. He was always available for any questions and helped me understand the steps involved in addressing the estate closure. I knew that estate business was in good hands and that my concerns were being addressed.

Larry, Ypsilanti, MI

We asked Gary to help with the sale of our house. From the moment we started, he was engaged throughout the process to make sure it went smoothly at closing. Everything went extremely well, no issues at all, and he was helpful to point out some home sale activities we weren't aware we'd need to do. Extremely professional and organized.

Thoughtful, very easy to work with, helpful, very accessible-these are some of the words that define our experience with Gary Woodend during the sale of our home. He was in constant contact when it was necessary and we never had to wonder what was happening. He was a great sense of humor and understands the stress people go through during the sale of a home. We would highly recommend him to anyone for any real estate transaction. Five stars!!

Gary was very helpful in the purchase of our home. We had a fair amount of negotiation and renegotiation needed and Gary was always very prompt and helpful in his responses. He changed the contracts to offer us a level of protection that really helped us out. Without him, we would have been in trouble. Thanks Gary!

This is so helpful! I wish I had found this three weeks ago when my mom died. I now know what I need to do to move forward with settling her affairs. Thank you!!

Gary is very professional, pleasant and honest! Excellent listener, thoughtful and great guidance in real estate transactions and Will preparation.

Very professional and service oriented. I appreciate Gary's high level of professionalism, proactivity, and commitment to following up in a timely manner.

I hired Mr. Gary Woodend for the sale of my home and boy am I glad I did. Gary and his staff was very professional in this whole long process, not only was he professional he was also looking after my best interest every step of the way even when the other attorney was not so professional. Gary knew who I was each and every time I called and was also familiar with ever detail of our situation. Gary kept us updated on everything, even while he was out of the office.

Helped us with the purchase of our first home. Always responding and answering our questions. Even the realtors were impressed. Would recommend to everyone!

Lawyers are supposed to be sticklers for detail, but his page on New Jersey's Exit Tax is deplorable because of the lack of a blank space to separate sentences. He manages to have a space between words, but not sentences.

Great lawyer. Very honest! Thank you.

Gary handled the closing for the sale of our home in Cherry Hill. Gary was totally professional, pleasant, has a good sense of humor. There was a bit of a 'bump in the road' and Gary cleared it up quickly and the closing continued with no issues. We would surely use his services again if needed and highly recommend him! Thanks, Gary!!!!!

Excellent information. This site came up when I was trying to find out how many short forms I should order. I didn't find that answer, however, the other information was helpful. Someone misspelled the word "received."

Gary is FANTASTIC his leadership, knowledge and professionalism guided our whole team including other professional disciplines through the process to desired results.

Mr. Woodend was kind, knowledgeable and thoughtful in assisting me with a legal issue. I highly recommend Mr. Woodend for legal services and support.

Gary has handled a number of things for our business, Harriett's Energy Solution and also our family. Whether it be real estate, estate related or business matters Gary has been professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Beyond that Gary has a good sense of situation and works to keep things as straightforward as possible, which translates into a very fair monetary result. I would not hesitate to suggest anyone to Gary.

Gary's explanation of the so called 'exit' tax is straight and to the point - unlike any other discussion I've seen.

Not only is Garry honest and excellent Attorney. He is Compassionate and Excellent with people with Autism and Special Needs. And that’s hard to find.
God Bless You

It was a pleasure from start to finish meeting with Gary. I could see he truly cared about my issue and learning all the facts before resolving it. I would recommend anyone in need to see Gary!

I worked with Gary through the process of 3 separate real estate deals and it was always a pleasure. Gary is responsive, knowledgable, and always kept my needs, as the buyer, in mind. Whenever questions or concerns arose, Gary was always willing to talk through the situation and make sure we worked towards the best possible outcome. If I ever in the future need assistance with a real estate transaction or any other area in which Gary has expertise, there isn’t a lawyer I’d rather go to.

We have a high opinion of Gary's competence as it related to assisting us in the recent sale of our house.He has extensive knowledge of real estate, the law, and construction. Provided calming influence, fairness, personal responsiveness, guidance. Very highly recommend/very refined advisor.

Needed a very quick turn-around on a project and Gary came through - calmly, efficiently... and quickly. Much appreciated!

Atty. Woodend, on 21MAY19, answered a phone call from me and listened carefully to concerns I had regarding an existing Revocable Living Trust. He asked me questions, explained clearly my options and then outlined timing of events relative to his preparation of documentation to file with the court and timing for court to process and schedule a hearing with a judge. He was very patient and clear. I inquired about cost and Atty. Woodend provided a reasonable Retainer Fee and stated clearly what legal services that would cover. He suggested that I could email him pertinent documents. I was very satisfied with this initial consultation. Subsequent to this consultation, I became aware that a newer Trust document existed which addressed my concerns. Should I require legal representation in the future, I would not hesitate to contact Atty. Woodend. Good day.

Gary was very nice, full of knowledge and a pleasure to talk to and work with. Thank you Gary and staff for everything.

Mr Woodend has helped me on two different occasions with real estate issues. On each occasion Mr Woodend lead me in a direction that was in my best interest. He is someone who I highly recommend and trust. He is always willing to discuss the issues and even help with anything that may come up years later.

Gary took over a case that another attorney messed up , and turned everything around , helped me and got the job done . Couldn't be happier with the service i received .

Used Gary for a couple termination with severance agreements. He supplied timely advice, was a huge help. Always a pleasure to work with too.

It was a pleasure to work with Gary on my will as well as several other items including a real estate transaction this year. He was very professional yet personable. All work was done timely and accurately. Thank you Gary. And he also has great art work in his office, a lot of which are his own paintings as well as those of his father. It was a pleasure to work with Gary.

An excellent lawyer. And a very compassionate person. His advice always excellent. I He prepared for me will and etc. I highly appreciate
his input. It always forward looking. I can depend on his judgement.
The VERY BEST!!!
V.Tapsony

My wife and I went to Gary to have our wills, etc. updated. We were going out of town the following week and wanted everything complete before we left. He updated everything and had them back to us before we left. He was very accommodating to us as we were new clients. We will continue to use Gary for all our legal issues. Marti & Jack B

Gary represented me in 3 separate real estate transactions this year and was outstanding throughout the process for each one. He was always available, reliable, quick to reply to emails and calls and very efficient overall. Gary also made some suggestions to me that ultimately saved me a lot of headaches and money. His fees are very reasonable and fair. I will definitely work with Gary again.

Gary has been of great service with several legal issues over the years. The work is always thorough and professional. His calm manner is a plus when handling what would appear to be complex, emotional matters. We would highly recommend him for anyone's legal work.
Ron and Joan Brook

We had one very complicated real estate deal and Gary was excellent in working with everyone involved to get the deal done. Very grateful for his assistance!

Courteous, helpful and prompt service was my experience during a recent property transaction. I will definitely use Gary again!

He provided a great deal of confidence to us in our recent real estate transaction. A great blend of experience and legal talent with an eye for solving problems practically. Would highly recommend.

I live out of state and was referred to Gary Woodend by a family member; I could not have been placed in better hands. Gary was able to help me navigate through the highs and lows (mostly lows) of settling a family member's estate. From an attorney/client perspective things could not have gone better. He was able to advise me on things that were or would be occurring and being an "ear" for me as I waded into the muddy waters of family and estate settlement. I feel very strongly about the positive experience and recommend Gary Woodend without reservation.

Over the last twenty years, Gary has handled five real estate transactions for my family. Recently, he helped me settle my Aunt’s very complicated estate. The entire task was overwhelming and would have never been completed without his guidance and advice. Gary kept things on track with letters and phone calls to the state, and helped solve the mysteries of her bank, brokerage and retirements accountants. From the moment I contacted him, I had a knowledgeable ally on my side. I highly recommend Gary Woodend.

I highly recommend Gary Woodend as he was instrumental in helping me with my very first real estate purchase. I had never bought a home on my own, ever, and as a middle-aged newbie to the process, it was quite overwhelming and terrifying for me. I was also dealing with an extremely stubborn seller who was giving me a hard time. Gary was patient with my emotional turmoil over the sale and my lack of experience and knowledge with the home buying process. The seller dragged the process on much longer than it
needed to be, but after little bit of a "tug of war" with this unreasonable seller we got the sale to go through satisfactorily. Through it all, Gary was professional and polite with this difficult seller and the seller's attorney, but he was also firm and assertive. Gary has a subtle, gentle manner but do not let that fool you into thinking he's a push over - he's a quiet storm!!! And he helped me to find my voice, and a backbone. By the end of our real estate transaction I felt empowered.

Gary has been our family's attorney for several years, and we would highly recommend without reservation. Over the years, our family has used him for wills, for POAs, for reviewing contracts and for a number of other things plus general legal advice. A couple of key points:
-On top of being super nice, Gary definitely knows what he's talking about and (this is key!) is able to explain it in real person English without using a ton of jargon. I really appreciate that he is great about explaining things clearly, especially when I have questions about "how does this work" or "what's the process for X?" This honest and clear approach to legal matters has made him our family's most trusted expert for general legal advice.
-He also is great at applying common sense to situations, often able to intervene when emotions are running high and ask logical, calm questions that help focus our family and get at the root of what we need.
-Also, I do really appreciate that he is very clear about what he is going to do and when. If he is busy he will tell us, "I won't be able to get to this until XX day" and then works hard to meet his stated deadlines. He has never once let us down or not delivered when he said he would.
-He doesn't gouge us. Obviously legal services are not cheap, but there have been several instances where we requested some of Gary's time and I assumed he would bill us for it, but he has simply waved us out the door saying that his office would bill us if there was a charge. Other lawyers seem to charge by the 15-minute increment, but Gary is invested in his clients and treats them with much more of a relationship-building mentality than a making the most profit mentality.
-Finally, and definitely worth noting, Gary has the patience of a saint. My family is not easy to deal with. If I'm being honest, we as a collective group are about eight degrees of crazy. But Gary handles all of our questions and all of our inquiries with great professionalism and patience. He is never too busy to field my random questions and always gives me clear answers.
-His office in downtown Medford is easy to access with parking behind the building. I've been surprised at how many people throughout the Medford area know Gary. Most recently, I had a real estate agent we are working with tell us she knows Gary well. It is clear he's built a solid reputation for good quality work and high standards with people throughout our community, including our family.

We moved to NJ from out of state. Gary helped me negotiate a complicated and successful employment contract and was a major asset to assisting my family with our real estate goals. He was extremely responsive, prompt and professional. You could ask for no better man for a family attorney.

Very easy to get a hold of and communicate to. I recommend his services.

What impressed me most was this attorney's client-centered approach. Smart, experienced and thoughtful, Gary takes the time to work for you.

In a recent business acquisition that Gary handled for me, I found him to have excellent strategic skills as well as providing sound advice to protect me from any undo exposure. Gary was very conscientious at making what was a potentially difficult acquisition, go smoothly as was possible. I would highly recommend Gary for any legal endeavor you may encounter.
Joe

I never liked or trusted lawyers until I met Gary Woodend representing the seller of a house our son was purchasing. I was immediately impressed by Gary's demeanor and by the way he really looked out for his client. I decided I would hire him myself. In the last few years I have utilized Gary for three house settlements--one sale and two purchases. In each instance Gary conducted himself in a professional, calm, knowledgeable manner while still having a great sense of humor. He really looked out for OUR best interests (NOT HIS) and protecting us from one buyer who was particularly devious and one seller who wasn't ready to exit the house on the day of settlement. A special quality that sets Gary apart from many other lawyers is that he posts a set fee for many of his services. His client doesn't need to be worried about being milked for every phone call as is the case with many lawyers. Those who know me well totally understand what my past feelings have been regarding lawyers. Gary is different and I not only trust him, but I like him as a person. My dad is currently 92 and his days are numbered. I have not yet utilized Gary outside of house settlements, but I will be calling upon him for estate services. I highly, unreservedly endorse Gary F. Woodend, Esquire as an excellent, trustworthy, professional lawyer. If you are in need of a good lawyer, Gary is one of few. Ron Parker/Marlton

From Laura Long
Gary is knowledgeable, patient, and exceptionally understanding. He started working immediately after I contacted him. I trust him and value his advice. My aunt's estate seemed exceptionally overwhelming. Gary Woodend has a down to earth disposition. He is able to calm anxious clients involved in an estate. I recommend him to anyone who needs a great attorney.

I would recommend Mr. Gary Woodend to anyone anywhere that need help, i live in North Carolina and needed a lawyer in N.J. and he helped me and did a great job. Yes i would use him again.

Gary has represented me in 3 real estate transactions. I can say from experience that Gary is professional, reliable and trustworthy. Gary’s contracts are thorough and unique to the specific transaction, not cookie cutter like other Attorneys. His attention to detail is unmatched. One of my transactions had some ugly last minute snags and it would have been canceled at my expense. Gary was able to work with the banks and get the transaction done on time. Thanks Gary !

Gary handled my parent's estate and I could not have found a better person to do so. His caring, compassion and expertise throughout the process was beyond reproach. It was a pleasure to have made his acquaintance. I highly recommend his services you will not be disappointed.

I engaged Gary's services as a Buyer for a home purchase transaction. He has done excellent job assisting me with the sales contract and repair negotiations. It has not been an easy process, and Gary was willing to go the extra mile to assist me, even on short notice.

I have worked with Gary on a part-time basis and he is very thorough with his work product and has a sensitivity toward each of his client's needs and the different type of case they have. No case is too trivial for Mr. Woodend.

I used Gary Woodend for a Municipal Court matter. He was very straight forward and went over the matter in great detail.

A great advice help for us. We will follow your advice to do our best to get some money back if we can. God bless your help!

I have just reviewed Mr. Woodend's Website. It was very instructive. Thank you.

After my initial call with Gary Woodend I knew I would be working with a knowledgable real estate attorney. He made me very comfortable and acted in a professional manner every step of the way. He handled the real estate process quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend him!

Gary is the best at what he does

Good, clear explanation up to a point, but it does not cover the case of a non-resident of NJ who sells a vacation home or other property located in NJ.

I have known Gary for years. He is an extremely detail oriented Attorney with amazing respect for his clients. We have had many Real Estate closings together and it is always a pleasure to see him at the table with me. I always have felt so comfortable around Gary and his ability to make some of the most complex situations, much more manageable. If you need a wonderful, professional attorney, please call Gary Woodend, you will not be disappointed.

Gary Woodend is surely one of the most knowledgeable real estate attorneys in South Jersey. He is the sort of practitioner who guides clients through this very complex process with calm assurance and tremendous professionalism. As a Realtor, I know that when Gary Woodend is involved in the transition, the client will receive the very best advice when they are buying or selling property.

I recently had occasion to engage Mr. Woodend for a legal matter, and was completely satisfied with his expertise and efficiency. One of the most important things to me is to be able to reach professionals during business hours, and Mr. Woodend's office was always equipped to handle my inquiries quickly by phone or e-mail. I was kept up-to-date on progress, and the matter was concluded successfully with a minimum of angst on my part.