Bari Zell Weinberger

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Bari Zell Weinberger

4.9
75 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Parsippany, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony ... +7 more

119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 120, Parsippany, NJ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Bari

Biography

Trusted Authority on NJ Divorce & Family Law. Protect your Rights, Safeguard Your Children & Secure Your Future. Get Help Today. Call: 973-739-8014

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Whether you have a highly contested divorce or you are agreeing to separate, we work tirelessly to protect your interests and your future. From divorce mediation, to litigated divorces, to the unique aspects of high net worth divorce, we can help.

29 years

25%
Family 20%

Your family law matter can leave you feeling vulnerable and exposed. We safeguard your future in all areas of New Jersey family law, including: child custody, divorce, alimony, child support, adoption, LGBT family law, domestic violence & mediation.

29 years

20%
Alimony 10%

You need a fair settlement in your divorce. Whether you are establishing spousal support at the time of your divorce, or you need to increase, decrease, or terminate alimony, we can help.

29 years

10%
Child Custody 10%

Safeguarding your time with your children is of paramount importance. We help you with all aspects of child custody and parenting time, from establishing initial custody through to changing parenting time or enforcing your parental rights.

29 years

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

When you need help with a domestic violence situation such as a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, we can safeguard your future. You can get out, you can get temporary child support and spousal support, and you can get safe.

29 years

10%
Child Abuse 5%

When you have a DCP&P family law matter, you need a strong advocate in your corner. We work diligently to safeguard your parental rights and have your child's best interests at heart.

29 years

5%
Child Support 5%

When you need to establish child support for your children; to increase the child support amount; terminate child support; or apply to continue child support (post 19), we are here to help you.

29 years

5%
LGBT+ Law 5%

Your family law matter can leave you feeling vulnerable and exposed. We safeguard your future in all areas of New Jersey family law, including: LGBT family law, child custody, divorce, alimony, child support, adoption, domestic violence & mediation.

5%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Deciding to get married is an exciting time, but when you have children from a previous relationship, or significant assets, or a family business, you need to establish clear stipulations that safeguard everyone in your life. Talk to us, we can help.

29 years

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

Uncontested divorce is a potentially lower cost and quicker alternative to a litigated divorce. Talk to us about whether an uncontested divorce, or other lower-conflict options, such as mediation, could be right for you.

29 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

119 Cherry Hill Road, Suite 120, Parsippany, NJ, 07054

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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

135 US Highway 202/206, Suite 8, Suite 100, Bedminster, NJ, 07921

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20 Commerce Drive, Suite 135, Cranford, NJ, 07016

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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

83 South Street, Suite 201, Freehold, NJ, 07728

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Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

Court Plaza South-West Wing, 21 Main Street, Suite 354, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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1000 Atrium Way, Suite 402, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054

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Bari Zell Weinberger's Reviews

Showing 16 - 19 of 19 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Barbara | May 22, 2011 | Family

Extremely Knowledgeable and caring

Bari Weinberger and her staff are not only extremely knowledgeable about routine family law, they are also experts in non-standard matters. Bari literally wrote the book on NJ Family Law (see website for more information). However I feel the most important quality this firm offers is you are respect...ed and treated as an individual experiencing a life altering situation - and you are NOT treated like just another client. Although I was mostly in contact with Bari directly, her support staff was also able to answer my questions and represent me and were well briefed on my case details. I always received replies (both via email and telephone) very promptly. In fact Bari and I communicated about my case just days after her son was born! The firm offered concrete advise without judgement and always made me feel comfortable- important behaviors during a very stressful time in my life!

Posted by Michael | January 24, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Family first lawyer

I found Bari and her team to be extremely ethical. They truly put my family first. When I came to her office at the outset responding to a claim of divorce hoping to reconcile, she immediately called my wife's lawyer and advocated to try and see if we could look to reconcile before moving forward. ... Who does that? She remained as decent and honest throughout and was extremely responsive and on point with her counsel. I owe a great deal of debt to her for what she did to help preserve my place in my children's lives. She is an outstanding lawyer and I would higly recommend her to anyone looking for the best person in New Jersey to represent you through what is one of the toughest experiences of your life. Additionally be sure to review all of the information Bari puts out their on her website to help you improve your understanding of the whole process as well as issues that arise. It is an excellent resource.

Posted by Robert | October 13, 2010 | Family

One of the finest family practices in the State / maybe US!

I interviewed a number of top firms in NJ (Barbarito/Frost, Riker/Danzig, Weinberger, etc.) and found Bari Weinberger to be the most knowledgeable, professional, the best judicial advisor as well as personable. I retained their firm and have never looked back on this decision. The firm is highly adm...ired, provides the best counsel and Bari herself is personally involved in my case - something none of the other firms would commit to. She is highly admired in the family law community as I learned, and has authored position papers that other family lawyers use as a guide. She is truly one of the finest examples of representation that any client could retain. I would recommend her unequivocally to all who want to feel secure that their counsel works solely with their best interests in mind while also providing the guidance and advise that only a top law firm could provide. Bari is surrounded by experts who not only compliment her, but extends her ability to provide for support (sometimes around the clock). Her firm is by far the best that can be secured! RA-MSEE

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Big firm, second grade attorneys working on your case, ridiculous bills

Weinberger law group handled my divorce case for some time, then I had to switch to another attorney. I was quite pleased with Ms Weinberger's personal attitude and level of knowledge, though she could do a better job of keeping me informed on the situation. I told her from the very beginning tha...t I want to work with her, not random people from her firm, and she agreed. However, again and again people I never heard of were assigned to my case. At times their work was just awful. They tried to convince me to make unreasonable concessions to my wife, misrepresented her lawyer's words, and told me things like "you cannot do it" being unable to explain why I cannot do it, and what kind of catastrophe would happen to me if I go ahead and do it anyway. The documents prepared by those lawyers looked sloppy and were full of minor factual and grammatical mistakes (switching plaintiff and defendant being a typical one). It was difficult to get a clear answer to anything. Communication was a big problem, though I tried to make my questions as specific and clear as possible, and always put them in writing. Finally, I was slapped with a 5 hours bill for preparing a standard discovery (with a usual share of errors, in particular my last name was misspelled). Out of these 5 hours they charged 30 minutes for "reviewing" the adversary's response, failing to notice that this is an exact mirror of what they sent to her, down to fonts and spelling errors. There is no way one can stare at a document for 30 minutes and not realize it is a copy of your own work. I refused to pay the inflated bill and demanded reduction. Also, I refused to pay a bill from a person who I specifically asked NOT to do any work on a particular matter, but they still billed me for **looking at my e-mails!** Ms Weinberger automatically stood behind all ridiculous bills and refused to make any reductions. Finally I left for another attorney and Weinberg Law Group agreed to accept the reduced rate I initially offered. They did not go to arbitration. Bottom line: Bari Weinberger is a good and knowledgeable attorney and a good person, but it is not her who you are going to work with. It is random lawyers from her group that will send ridiculous bills your way and have you pay for correcting their spelling errors.

Bari Weinberger

Replied last May 31, 2011

At Weinberger Law Group, we take careful measures to ensure that every case is managed and communicated with the highest of standards. In addition, our team approach to handling cases benefits our clients by providing them with the attentiveness and responsiveness necessary in this extremely emotional area of law. While we know the identity of the person who posted this review, it is not our intention to disparage him in any way, despite his inaccuracies and misrepresentations. As in every situation, there are two sides to every story. While we are receptive to constructive remarks, we respectfully disagree with the complaints made in this review. Our firm goes above and beyond for every client. We value our clients and work diligently to please them in every way possible. We are a highly reputable firm. Our AV preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell is the highest rating available for any firm. This speaks for itself. Even the writer states that Bari Weinberger is a great attorney.

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Bari Zell Weinberger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barry Janay

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have sent friends and colleagues to Ms. Weinbergers. She sets herself apart in a good way on so many levels. She is compassionate as a counselor when she needs to be and a formidable fighter all the time. I enjoy talking "shop" with her and consider her a terrific attorney and friend."

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Aleida de Velazquez

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Bari is the gold standard for family and matrimonial law. She is knowledgeable, tough and compassionate. She uses every tool in her vast arsenal to advocate for her clients."

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Derek Jacques

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mrs. Weinberger is an excellent attorney who truly cares for her clients. She is an excellent advocate for those in need and I would not hesitate to refer potential clients to her."

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Antonio Debari

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tanya Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Orr

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bari is a top notch family law attorney. Her competence, experience, and professionalism enable her to efficiently maneuver her clients through the legal system and secure positive results."

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Andrew Shaw

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bari Weinberger is a respected leader in the field. I endorse this attorney."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Weinberger always gives accurate and thoughtful answers to the questions posed here on Avvo. She is obviously an intelligent and effective attorney, and has a great reputation among the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bryan Mintz

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bari is a superb attorney. I have referred her clients and friends, and they have all been pleased with the results she has obtained for them."

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Michael Alvarez

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Orlow

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Schwarz

Child custody lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Wachtel

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I do not practice in matrimonial law, however, there is no other attorney that I would feel comfortable referring my clients than Bari and her staff. Amazing to see their success."

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John O'Brien

Child abuse lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Guy Haskell

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Weinberger without reservation."

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Nathanael Wright

Unknown lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Friend

"Ms. Weinberger and I went to law school together. Years later I had a probate question in her jurisdiction. She took the time to go over the issues with me and what to look for. She has always had compasson for people. She is not only a quality lawyer, she is a quality person."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Weinberger is one of the finest family law attorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Carrie Schultz

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Tamara Levine

Domestic violence lawyer

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Barry Janay

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Aleida de Velazquez

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kevin Orr

Child custody lawyer

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Rachel Partyka

Family lawyer

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Robyn Howlett

Family lawyer

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Bryan Mintz

Litigation lawyer

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Nickolas Mourtos

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Heather Martin

Family lawyer

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Todd Wachtel

Workers compensation lawyer

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Hillary Freeman

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Best Lawyers in America (2021- 2025), Best Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyers (2015-2025), Super Lawyers

2025

Client Champion Award - Platinum (2021- 2025), Martindale-Hubbell

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Top Mentoring Attorney, New Jersey Legal Awards

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Client Champion Award - Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers

2019

Client Champion award - Gold, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top Woman in the Law, New Jersey Law Journal

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Lawyer, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Top 10 New Jersey Matrimonial and Divorce Lawyer under 45, Ten Leaders

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Certified Matrimonial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Parner/Owner, Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC

2006 - 2008

Partner/Owner, Iandoli, Edens & Weinberger, LLC

2005 - 2006

Partner, Cutler, Simeone, Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C.

2002 - 2005

Associate, Cutler, Simeone, Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C.

2000 - 2002

Associate, Finnerty, LaRocca & Sherwood

1998 - 1999

Associate, Goldstein & Bachman

1997 - 1998

Judicial Law Clerk, Middlesex County Superior Court, Family Part

Associations

2002 - Present

Morris County Bar Association

1999 - Present

American Inns of Court

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

2005 - 2005

Family Law Executive Committee

2004 - 2006

Family Law Inn of Court

Master/Board Member

2002 - 2007

American Trial Lawyers Association (New Jersey chapter)

2000 - 2002

Bergen County Bar Association

1998 - 2000

Middlesex County Bar Association

Education

1997

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Barry Croland Family Law Inns of Court

Barry Croland Family Law Inns of Court - Inns of Court meeting, November 2025 Attendee

2008

Considering a Divorce

New Jersey Divorce Process and Mediation

2004

NJ Inns of Court

Amended Court Rules and Revised Case Information Statement

2004

NJ Divorce Symposium

New Jersey Divorce and Family Law Issues

2003

Divorcing in New Jersey

Surviving the Divorce Process

Publications

2018

New Jersey Law Journal Who Gets the Bitcoin in the Divorce?

2017

Law Journal Newsletters Common Law Marriage

2017

Law Journal Newsletter (LJN) Tri-Parenting

2017

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 7 Secrets to Speeding Up Your Divorce

2017

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 5 Costly Divorce Mistakes to Avoid

2017

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library Dangerous Behaviours in Divorce

2017

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library Perilous Mistakes Women Make In Divorce

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library Perilous Mistakes Men Make In Divorce

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library Getting The Skinny On Protecting Your Assets in Divorce

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library Domestic Violence Safety Plan (LGBT)

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library ABCs of LGBT Adoption

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library Getting the Prenup You Need!

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 7 Common Child Custody Mistakes To Avoid

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 5 DANGERS for DIVORCING DADS

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 5 ways to break through CUSTODY BATTLES

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 3 Tips for Negotiating Alimony

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 3 Steps to Take when Preparing to Modify Custody Plans

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library Domestic Violence Safety Plan (Women)

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library Spousal Cyber-Spying: Are You At Risk?

2016

2016

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 7 Perilous Pitfalls in a Do-it-Yourself Divorce

2015

2015

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library LGBT Parents 101

2015

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library LGBT Relationships 101

2015

Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group Library 5 Steps To Choosing The Right Divorce Attorney

2015

2014

New Jersey Law Journal Inadmissible – Rachel Canning Case

2014

2013

The Huffington Post Making the Best of this Pre-Divorce Holiday Season

2012

Aspatore Book publication Strategies for Military Family Law: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Family Law in the Armed Forces (Inside the Minds)

2012

2012

2010

New Jersey Continuing Legal Education New Jersey Family Law Practice

2008

New Jersey Continuing Legal Education New Jersey Family Law Practice

2006

New Jersey Continuing Legal Education New Jersey Family Law Practice

2004

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education New Jersey Family Law Practice

2003

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine Burden of Proof in Removal Cases

Languages

English

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