Cliffside Park Family Lawyers

Jennifer Bretz has been practicing law for over twenty years, with a specific concentration in matrimonial and family law. She attended Richard Stockton College of New Jersey studying business and graduated with Program Distinction and Highest Honors. After college, Ms. Bretz attended Rutgers University School of Law, Camden where she also graduated with High Honors. After passing both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania bar exams in the summer of 1997, Ms. Bretz was privileged to serve as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Amy Piro Chambers, the presiding judge of the civil division in Middlesex County. She then became associated...

Jessica S. Swenson, Esq. joined Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C. in October 2018. Ms. Swenson received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University in 2004 and her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2007.

After graduating from law school, Ms. Swenson clerked for the Honorable Michael K. Diamond, P.J.F.P. and the Honorable George E. Sabbath, J.S.C. in the Passaic County Superior Court, Family Division, from September 2007 until August 2008.

Since completing her clerkship, Ms. Swenson has dedicated her practice to matrimonial and family law where she represents clients in matters related to...

Adam J. Berner is one of the few attorney-mediators whose first and primary profession is mediation, collaborative law, and conflict resolution.  After receiving degrees in accounting, philosophy, and his JD, followed by mediation training at the nationally acclaimed mediation clinic at Cardozo School of Law, Adam continued his ADR pursuit to find the best training programs throughout the country.  He now has thousands of hours of mediation and collaborative law training from an eclectic array of models and approaches.  With this commitment to the field and his familiarity with a wide range of conflict resolution tools, he can best serve his clients in finding...

Visit Ashley Tate Cooper at www.weinbergcooper.com. Ashley Tate Cooper specializes in providing counsel to clients on all aspects of family law and matrimonial law. She is well-regarded as a leading matrimonial attorney with significant experience with all aspects of family law, including but not limited to, divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence, alimony, among many other issues. Ms. Cooper serves as a member of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association (Family Law Section), Bergen County Bar Association and Bergen County IIB Ethics Committee. She is also a member...

Frank attended Franklin Marshall College and went on to study law at Seton Hall University Law School. After law school, Frank returned to his roots in Hoboken. Frank has an extensive range of experience and expertise handling the many different legal matters affecting the people and businesses in Hoboken and its vicinity.

Linda Coronato is a well respected and experienced New Jersey Divorce & Family Law attorney.

Seymour (Sy) Chase is a distinguished trial lawyer, recognized as a favored lecturer and writer on the forefront of New Jersey developments in family law. Over the years, he has been actively involved in bar associations, having held the following positions: >President of the Bergen County Bar Association >President of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers >and National Delegate >Chairman of the General Council of the New Jersey State Bar Association and Member of its Executive Committee Recognizing his experience and knowledge, Governor Christine Todd Whitman nominated him to serve as the divorce...

Columbia University, B.A., cum laude; Cornell University Law School, J.D.

Today my practice focuses on, but is not limited to mediation, arbitration and collaborative dispute resolution (see below). My clients find this to be faster, less stressful and much more affordable. Moreover, people who participate in processes, such as mediation and collaborative law, appreciate it as a private, compassionate and dignified way to divorce.

Patricia Burris has been practicing matrimonial law as an associate at Arons & Solomon since September 1999. Prior to that, she served as a law clerk in the Family Court, Essex County. Away from the office, she enjoys travel, Broadway, and attempting to improve her cooking skills.

Mr. Haley received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Jersey City State College and a Juris Doctor Degree from Pace University School of Law in 1995. He is admitted to the NJ, NY and District of Columbia Bars as well as various US District Courts. He is a member of the New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. Mr. Haley's practice is focused in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, Business Law, Litigation, Municipal Court and Corporate Transactions.

Since 1983, Attorney Bob Davies has provided caring and responsive representation to clients and their children throughout the process of divorce. He has handled a wide variety of legal issues in divorce, custody litigation, equitable distribution, privately held businesses, interference with custody, domestic violence, and DCPP matters. Bob Davies has successfully fought in court to get fair and equal parenting time for fathers who wanted to participate fully in raising their children. The old stereotype that the father gets to see the children only every other weekend IS NO LONGER THE LAW. Mr. Davies will fight to help...

Michael Maher is a former Senior Bergen County Assistant Prosecutor who will use his extensive criminal trial experience to defend criminal,municipal court,and traffic charges. He also handles Family Law, Landlord/Tenant,and Personal Injury cases.

Jerry Elashmawy was raised in Bergen County and has developed a wide range of realtionshps in the community. Mr. Elashmawy is an active trial attorney that is dedicated to advocating for his clients. Mr. Elashmawy has serviced New jersey redidents for nearly a decade in the following practice areas: Family law, divorce, mediation, alimony, palimony, prenuptial agreements, custody, support. Mr. Elashmawy also represents criminal defendnats facing charges of kidnapping, forgery, theft, assault, DWI, license suspension, white colalr crimes, drug possession and sales, auto theft, gun possession, and other serious criminal offenses.

Mr. Reimer loves helping clients. Preparing a will for a new family, ensuring that a deceased relative's estate is administered quickly, or securing a fair divorce for a struggling spouse is a terrific way to spend a day. Trust Eric with your most difficult legal issues. With an emphasis on client services, The Reimer Law Firm should be your firm of choice to protect your family. Call toll-free to schedule a free consultation with Mr. Reimer. (877) 885-8800.

Candace R. Johnson has significant knowledge of the New Jersey court system. During law school she served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Joseph A. Greenaway in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Honorable Michael Shipp in the United States District Court of New Jersey. She then went on to clerk in both landlord-tenant court and civil law division with the Honorable Martha T. Royster at the Hudson County Superior Court.

Bruce Evan Chase was admitted to practice law in 1978 before the Supreme Court of New Jersey and United States District Court for the State of New Jersey. For the past 35 years he has appeared regularly in family law related matters at the trial level. He is a past-president of the Bergen County Bar Association. Currently and for the past 12+ years, he has served as the County Bar’s Family Law Committee Co-Chair. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He is a Fellow of the American Academy...

As one of Bergen County’s leading family law attorneys, located in Hackensack, New Jersey, my practice is and has been for almost 30 years, nearly exclusively devoted to the needs of families including divorce, separation, custody, child support, and alimony both in the initial phase as well as for post judgment relief. As a New Jersey divorce attorney, my practice also includes wills and estates, estate planning and probate. I have been admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York since 1985, and have been serving your neighbors in and around northern New Jersey since then. As one...

FAWN B. DYER is a family law attorney with Weinberger Divorce and Family Law Group LLC. Ms. Dyer is highly experienced in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, equitable distribution, complex asset valuation, adoptions, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency issues and all other family law matters.

Fawn Dyer is drawn to the practice of family law because it allows her to directly help people navigating through one of the most stressful times of their lives. Ms. Dyer has built a well-regarded reputation for handling complex, highly contested divorce and family matters, from the initial filing through...

Certified Civil Trial Lawyers. Millions won for our Clients. Admitted in New Jersey and New York. Expertise in Personal Injury, Libel and Defamation, Qualified Divorce and Family Mediators and Lawyers.
Verdicts:
$1.8 million, Essex County
$1.5 million, Hudson County
Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Certified Mediator in federal and state courts.
Former Supreme Court of New Jersey Law Clerk.

Instructor, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 2001-2017.
Graduate, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 1997
Graduate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Mr. Chang Liu, a seasoned and passionate attorney licensed in the State of New York and New Jersey, is dedicated to provide outstanding legal services to his clients, both in the U.S. and in China. He has extensive experience in corporate, immigration and employment law practice, and has trial experience in domestic relations, such as contested divorce, international child custody dispute and domestic violence. Mr. Liu obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B.) from Beijing Foreign Studies University School of Law and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Yes, he is a buckeye! Mr. Liu...

Dominique Tonacchio, Esq., is a partner with the law firm of Tonacchio, Spina and Compitello. Dominique graduated from Holy Trinity High School in New York and attended The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania, where she graduated with a dual Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Law and Sociology, with a minor in Women’s Studies. Dominique graduated on the Dean’s list at The Pennsylvania State University. Dominique then attended Roger Williams University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. While at Roger Williams University School of Law, Dominique was the Executive Vice President of the...

I practice family law so I can support people through some of the most challenging transitions of their lives. I can help you with legal representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody and relocation disputes, as well as domestic violence matters. As the Managing Partner of the Family Law Practice at Callagy Law, I work with a team of passionate negotiators and experienced litigators who advocate tirelessly for our clients. Whatever issue you are facing, you deserve my experienced team by your side. After fifteen years in the...