Best Lawyers in New Jersey, United States for Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
Jennifer E. Presti is Counsel in the Family Law group at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Jennifer concentrates her practice on family law and matrimonial law, serving as a trusted advisor to her clients and providing a stable base they can rely upon in the times they need it most. Jennifer represents clients in all aspects of divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, custody, parenting time, child support, domestic violence, as well as prenuptial, marital, and cohabitation agreements. Je...
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. Adelaide practices law in Bridgewater, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Adelaide Riggi Cutalo since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Adelaide Riggi Cutalo is held by other lawyers.
Charles C. Abut is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Mediation. Charles C. practices law in Hackensack, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Charles C. Abut since 2001. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charles C. Abut is held by other lawyers.
Kristyl M. Berckes is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court, who exclusively practices family law. She is admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey and New York, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. She represents clients throughout New Jersey in matters involving divorce, child custody and parenting time, alimony, equitable distribution, child support, domestic violence, mediation, adoption, and post-judgment ...
The Honorable Lisa F. Chrystal (Ret.) joined Brach Eichler after serving 22 years as a Judge of the New Jersey Superior Court. Judge Chrystal concentrates her practice in the areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mediation and arbitration, as well as discovery management. A compassionate and attentive listener known for her legal acumen and her responsible and equitable counsel, Judge Chrystal focuses on civil cases and family law matters, prejudgment and post judgement, as well as c...
David M. Wildstein is a shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., where he built a successful and respected Family Law practice. For over 40 years, he has represented clientele that ranges from stay-at-home mothers to high-net-worth individuals in connection with their matrimonial disputes, including custody, spousal support, equitable distribution of assets, and prenuptial agreements. Mr. Wildstein has been a member of several New Jersey Supreme Court Committees that shaped the Ru...
Judge Thomas Zampino (Ret.) served as a Family Court Judge for over two decades. During part of his tenure, he also served as Presiding Judge of the Family Court. Since his appointment to the bench in 1989, he has settled or decided thousands of divorce cases. Judge Zampino (Ret.) has taught Judges and attorneys throughout the State and the Country on behalf of the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges where he also se...
Joseph J. Russell, Jr. is the Founder & Managing Partner of RUSSELL LAW, LLC, Divorce & Family Lawyers. Prior to RUSSELL LAW, Joe spent more than two decades as a Shareholder, Chair of the Family Law Department, a Member of the Management Committee & Managing Partner of the Red Bank office at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Joe ended his career at Wilentz on February 6, 2026 to launch RUSSELL LAW with the majority of his Family Law Department including Founding Partner Amy Fr...
Brian McFadden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Brian practices law in East Brunswick, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Brian McFadden since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian McFadden is held by other lawyers.
Katherine Dupuis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law Mediation and Mediation. Katherine practices law in New Providence, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Dupuis since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katherine Dupuis is held by other lawyers.
Bar Admissions: New Jersey New York District of Columbia U.S. District Court U.S. Supreme Court Jerry S. D’Aniello, a member of the firm, devotes his practice exclusively to all aspects of divorce and family law. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, he has worked with clients whose needs lie in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including divorce litigation, mediation, and arbitration; post-judgment litigation; custody and parenting time issu...
Jenny Berse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jenny practices law in Westfield, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Jenny Berse since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jenny Berse is held by other lawyers.
Dennis represents clients in family law litigation and mediation, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals including senior level professionals and business owners. His experience covers a wide range of issues impacting divorcing parties and families, including child custody and support, alimony, asset valuation, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements and marital settlement agreements, appellate practice and post-judgment litigation. He provides support in financially complex matrimonial ...
For more than 20 years, Seth has devoted his entire professional practice to family law and related matters, including all aspects of dissolution; child custody disputes; alimony and child support modification; prenuptial and settlement agreements; equitable distribution; domestic violence; and post-judgment family-related matters. Seth has led a number of victorious appeals to the Appellate Division, including Khan v. Rajput, where he successfully argued for the return of wrongfully abducted...
Jeralyn Lawrence is the Managing Member and Founder of Lawrence Law, and devotes her practice to matrimonial, divorce, and family law, and is a trained collaborative lawyer, divorce mediator, and arbitrator. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, Jeralyn represents clients with matrimonial and family law needs, including divorce litigation, mediation and arbitration, custody and parenting time issues, alimony and child support, separation and property sett...
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