Gary J. Hoagland

Gary serves as Of Counsel in Hoagland Longo’s Transactional practice and brings over 40 years of legal experience to the firm his late father, John J. Hoagland, founded in 1977. A former Managing Partner, Gary has spent his entire legal career at the firm, continuing a family legacy of client service and professional leadership. His practice spans estate planning, elder law, real estate transactions, and business consulting, making him a trusted advisor to individuals and families across generations.

Gary counsels clients on probate and estate administration matters, representing executors, beneficiaries, trustees, and guardians. He also concentrates on elder law, advising older adults and individuals with disabilities on issues related to health care, Medicare/Medicaid, long-term care planning, and retirement. In addition to his estate and elder law practice, Gary handles both residential and commercial real estate transactions and advises small business owners on formation, operations, and succession planning. His excellence in tax-related matters has earned him repeated recognition by The Best Lawyers in America as “Lawyer of the Year” in Tax Law for the Woodbridge, NJ area in 2017, 2019, and 2021.

A frequent speaker, Gary presents throughout New Jersey on topics such as estate planning, elder law, and business development. He is active in outreach to senior citizen groups and professional organizations. He also serves as a volunteer attorney with the New Brunswick Senior Center and with the Central Jersey Spinal Cord Association (CJSCA), a nonprofit organization he has supported since its founding in 1987.

Gary’s community involvement includes leadership roles on several nonprofit and charitable boards. He serves as President and Board Member for Metuchen Community Services, Vice President of the New Brunswick Cultural Center, and as a member of the Board of Governors and Finance Committee at St. Joseph High School in Metuchen. His deep commitment to civic service complements his legal practice, reflecting a career devoted to both clients and community.

Areas of Focus

Estate Planning & Probate

• Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills.
• Representation of executors, trustees, guardians, and beneficiaries.
• Estate administration and probate guidance.

Elder Law

• Long-term care planning, retirement, Medicare/Medicaid matters.
• Legal advocacy for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Counseling on health care directives and guardianship.

Real Estate Transactions

• Residential and commercial real estate transactions.
• Title review, contract negotiation, and closing services.
• Property transfers and tax considerations.

Small Business Consulting

• Formation and structuring of small businesses.
• Legal counsel on operations, ownership transfers, and succession planning.
• Business compliance and strategic planning.

Affiliations

• Central Jersey Spinal Cord Association (CJSCA) since the organization's inception in 1987.
  • Serves as counsel to the organization
  • Serves on the Annual Dinner Committee
• Metuchen Community Services, Division of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, President and Board of Trustees Member
• New Brunswick Cultural Center, Inc., Vice President and Board of Trustees Member
• St. Joseph High School, Metuchen, NJ, Board of Governors and Finance Committee Member

Awards

• The Best Lawyers in America (2015-2026); "Lawyer of the Year" in Tax Law (2017, 2019 and 2021)

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