Wayne Jentis

Wayne Jentis

EAST COAST LAW: Compassionate when it Matters, Aggressive When it Counts
  • Divorce, Family Law, Estate Planning ...
  • Florida, New Jersey, New York
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Wayne F. Jentis, Esq.

• Member in Good Standing of the State of Florida Bar

• Member in Good Standing of the State of New Jersey Bar

• Member in Good Standing of the State of New York Bar

• Admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

• Member Brevard County Bar Association

• Member Florida Bar Association and Family Law Section

• Member of the American Bar Association

• Member New Jersey Bar Association and Family Law Section

• Member Mercer County Bar Association

• Prior Law Clerk to the Honorable F. Lee Forrester.
(During Presiding Judgeship of the Family Part, Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer)

• Prior Law Clerk to the Honorable J. Wilson Noden.

• Awarded “Most Valuable Contribution to the Family Law Clinic” by the Seton Hall Center for Social Justice 2000

•Graduate of the Central New Jersey Family Law American Inn of Court

• Recognized by the NJ Administrative Office of the Courts for Mediation and Conciliation Skills training

• Pro Bono Service Program Award recipient from the Seton Hall Center for Social Justice 1999, 2000

• Graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law

• Graduate of Oxford University’s International Human Rights Law Program, Oxford England

• Graduate of American and European legal perspectives program at Universita degli Studi in Parma, Milan, Florence and Nervi, Italy

• Undergraduate degree from Rutgers University 1984

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Accepting e-checks, written checks, cash as well as Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Consultations are provided at reduced hourly rate to provide analysis of specific individual facts and legal circumstances in order to provide clients with the best options and advice for their own personal needs, whether use of an attorney is really needed or not, and to discuss as many relevant considerations as possible for a prospective client to enjoy a harmonious life.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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New Jersey
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New York
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Supreme Court of New Jersey
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United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
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United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
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Unites States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
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Professional Experience
Owner, Managing Attorney
East Coast Law, P.A.
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Varied practice focused on Florida Family Law cases, with service for overlapping needs such as Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, small business and minor Criminal needs in Florida, New Jersey and New York. Home office and primary location in Melbourne, Florida
Owner, Managing Attorney
Wayne F. Jentis, Counsellors At Law, LLC
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Owner/Managing attorney of Princeton, New Jersey Law firm practicing in New Jersey and New York with three staff attorneys.
Attorney
Micklin Law Group
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Family Law staff attorney in Essex and surrounding Counties, New Jersey
Attorney
Diamond and Diamond, P.A.
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Staff attorney for boutique matrimonial firm in Milburn, New Jersey
Law Clerk to the Honorable F. Lee Forrester P.J.F.D.
Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County
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Law Clerk to the Presiding Judge of the Family Division. and mediator in non-dissolution family law matters, research and writing on juvenile justice issues.
Acting attorney under R. 1:21-3
Seton Hall Center for Social Justice
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Legal representation in Juvenile criminal matters in Pro Bono legal clinic, Tax Preparation in Voluntary Tax Clinic, Legal Representation in Family law matters in Pro Bono Family Law Clinic
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D. (2000)
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Honors: Most Valuable Contribution to the Seton Hall Center for Social Justice 2000
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University of Oxford, Oxford England
other (1999) | International Human Rights Law
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
B.A. (1984) | Political Science / Prelaw
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Awards
Top 10 Attorneys in Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 10 Family Law Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Recognition of Excellence in the Practice of Law
Lawyers of Distinction
Clients' Choice Award
Avvo.com
Top 10 Attorneys in Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 10 Family Law Attorney
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Recognition of Excellence in the Practice of Law
Lawyers of Distinction
Clients' Choice Award
Avvo.com
Top 10 Attorneys in Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 10 Attorneys in Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Most Valuable Contribution to the Family Law Clinic
Seton Hall Center for Social Justice
Professional Associations
Brevard Collaborative Association
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Florida State Bar  # 77489
Attorney
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Brevard County Bar Assn
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New Jersey State Bar
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New York State Bar
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
East Coast Law, P.A.
130 Malcolm X Blvd.
Suite 1107
New York, NY 11026
Telephone: (212) 729-9987
Fax: (888) 471-5693
East Coast Law, P.A. - Main Office Address
1900 S. Harbor City Blvd
Suite 315
Melbourne, FL 32901
Telephone: (321) 984-4100
Fax: (888) 471-5693
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 1 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
East Coast Law, P.A.
475 Wall Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone: (609) 921-0033
Fax: (609) 921-8668