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Thomas J. Major

Principal, Practice Group Leader - Business Law and Transactions

tmajor@offitkurman.com
Bergen County, NJ – 732.218.1775
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Thomas Major is a dynamic attorney dedicated to representing clients across a range of practice areas. He maintains practices in real estate law and landlord representation - counseling clients in the multi-family and investment property industry. His advocacy is backed by extensive experience in all phases of litigation including the appellate level. With his skills as a first chair trial attorney, Thomas’s advocacy is marked by clarity and efficiency. His clients rely on his pragmatic and return-driven advice to protect and enhance their success.

Thomas is also an invited speaker and faculty on real estate and landlord-tenant subjects. These courses include:

Representative Matters

  • Rampersaud v. Hollingsworth,  456 N.J.Super. 502, 195 A.3d 841 (2018) - representation of Plaintiff-Landlord in a precedential ruling which expands the rights of a landlord to evict a tenant for damage to rental property.
  • Ravi vs. DeRay & Noble, HUD-L-4665-16 (2016) - judgment, after trial, in client’s favor on contested prescriptive easement and adverse possession claims.
  • 845 Bergen Avenue v. Yang t/a Marcel Cleaners, A-1234-13T1 (2013) - prevailed on appeal in a commercial tenancy matter involving a tenant’s breach of lease for violations of local laws.

    Education

    • Rutgers Law School (J.D.)
    • Grove City College (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

    Professional Affiliations

    • New York State Bar Association, Member
    • Hudson County Bar Association, Member
    • American Battlefield Trust, Member
    • NY/NJ Baykeeper, Member

    Recognitions

    • He is named to the New Jersey Rising Stars list as seen in New Jersey Super Lawyers magazine (2019-2024).

    *Selected from 2019 consecutively through 2024 to be included in the New Jersey Super Lawyers (Rising Star) list published by Thomson Reuters based on peer review and other achievement-based factors. Not approved by New Jersey Supreme Court.* 

Services

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  • Publications & News
  • Featured Works

Firm Highlights

  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.
  • Blog Posts
    When the Mammoth Gets Out: Is a Genetically Engineered Animal a Product, or Is It Livestock?
    When the Mammoth Gets Out: Is a Genetically Engineered Animal a Product, or Is It Livestock?
  • Blog Posts
    Update: Pennsylvania Overall DBE Goal & Methodology Released for Comment
    Update: Pennsylvania Overall DBE Goal & Methodology Released for Comment
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman's Megan Moghtaderi Recognized Among Daily Journal's 2026 Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers
    Offit Kurman's Megan Moghtaderi Recognized Among Daily Journal's 2026 Top Estate & Wealth Management Lawyers
  • Blog Posts
    Prenups: The Marriage Contract You Need to Talk About Before Saying “I Do”
    What if talking about a prenup isn't about planning for divorce, but about having honest conversations before you get married? In this episode of Love Ends, Law Begins, hosts Fara Rodriguez and Stephanie Lehman take a closer look at one of the most misunderstood legal documents in marriage: the prenuptial agreement. They discuss why prenups are becoming more common, what couples should consider when creating one, and some of the unusual clauses people have tried to include. From infidelity and social media clauses to financial arrangements and “walk away” agreements, the conversation explores how prenups can be tailored to a couple's individual circumstances. Fara and Stephanie also discuss the importance of thinking beyond the present and considering how marriage, children, careers, finances, and even moving to another state could affect a prenup in the future. They explain why couples need to understand what they're agreeing to, especially when one spouse may eventually become a stay at home parent or sacrifice their own earning potential. Whether you're engaged, considering a prenup, or simply curious about how these agreements work, this conversation offers a practical look at the financial and legal conversations couples should have before walking down the aisle. In this episode, you'll hear about: • Why couples choose to create prenuptial agreements • What a “walk away” agreement means • How marriage can change the way couples approach finances • What happens when one spouse becomes a stay at home parent • Lifestyle, infidelity, and social media clauses • Why child custody and child support can't be predetermined in a prenup • The importance of financial transparency before marriage • How future careers, children, and relocation can impact a prenup • Why state laws matter when couples move after signing an agreement • How a prenup can serve as a roadmap for dividing assets if a marriage ends
  • Events
    The NIL Educational Workshop
    The NIL Educational Workshop
  • Publications & News
    Karen Eng Named to Long Island Business News 40 Under Forty List
    Karen Eng Named to Long Island Business News 40 Under Forty List
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Elects Timothy Lynch to Succeed Founder Ted Offit as Executive Chairman
    Offit Kurman Elects Timothy Lynch to Succeed Founder Ted Offit as Executive Chairman
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Welcomes Rachel Barnes to the Business Law & Transactions Practice
    Offit Kurman Welcomes Rachel Barnes to the Business Law & Transactions Practice
  • Podcasts
    Meet Terry Vettas, EHE Services
    Jim Ries of Offit Kurman interviews Terry Vettas, president and owner of EHE Services (Elite Home Entertainment Services). Terry explains that EHE’s focus is understanding customers’ problems, painting a picture, and creating solutions and relationships rather than simply selling products. EHE handles low-voltage work for residential and commercial clients. They have recently completed restaurant projects in the Havre De Grace area featuring video matrix systems, audio distribution, cameras, and networking. He’s proud of the company’s growth from working out of a Civic hatchback to running 12 vehicles with multiple employees. Terry is most excited about continued commercial expansion. He also shares a personal surprise: he enjoys cooking at home.