Stephen J. Oppenheim
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
Biography
Member
Stephen J. Oppenheim counsels and assists his clients with estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, and the related areas of estate, trust and tax law. He has been engaged in the private practice of law for more than forty-five years.
Stephen J. Oppenheim counsels and assists his clients with estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, and the related areas of estate, trust and tax law. He has been engaged in the private practice of law for more than forty-five years.
Mr. Oppenheim has been selected by his New Jersey peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America and New Jersey Super Lawyers.
Mr. Oppenheim and his wife, Judie, have lived in Rumson for more than twenty-five years. They have three children.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
- New Jersey State Bar Association (Past Member of the Board of Consultors, Probate and Trust Law Section)
- Estate and Financial Planning Council of Central New Jersey (Past President)
- Monmouth Bar Association (Past Chair of the Probate and Estate Administration Committee)
Overview
- Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1996
- Duke University, graduated 1961
- Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1996
- Duke University, graduated 1961
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2021)
- Trusts and Estates, Woodbridge (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
News & Media
Publications
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