Best Lawyers in New Jersey, United States for Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
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Contact UsCharles C. Abut is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Mediation. Charles C., who practices law in Hackensack, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Attorney Amy Wechsler has been practicing law since 1985. She practices exclusively in the area of family law. She is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a matrimonial attorney and is an accredited divorce and family mediator and trained arbitrator. She is also a collaboratively trained practitioner. Ms. Wechsler lectures and presents at the New Jersey State Bar Association as well as the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
Mia Cahill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Mia, who practices law in Princeton, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katherine Dupuis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law Mediation and Mediation. Katherine, who practices law in New Providence, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jenny Berse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jenny, who practices law in Westfield, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jenny is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
James McGlew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. James, who practices law in New Providence, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth A. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Elizabeth A., who practices law in Princeton, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. Adelaide, who practices law in Bridgewater, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adelaide is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian McFadden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Brian, who practices law in East Brunswick, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kristyl M. Berckes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law Mediation. Kristyl M., who practices law in Watchung, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristyl M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With over 30 years in the legal field, my journey as a lawyer has been marked by a commitment to fostering resolution and understanding through Collaborative Law and Mediation. Unlike traditional legal paths, something about mediation and helping people in conflict find a better, more productive way to resolve their differences attracted me to Mediation and Collaborative law. While starting my career at a notable Fifth Avenue matrimonial litigation firm, I volunteered as a court mediator, wit...
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