Deborah E Nelson

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Deborah E Nelson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Roseland, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Adoption

105 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ

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About Deborah

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 75%

75%
Mediation 20%

20%
Adoption 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Chiesa Shahinian Giantomasic PC

105 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ, 07068

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Deborah E Nelson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rohan | May 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best!

Deborah helped me with my divorce matter and I have to say, that aside from being thoroughly excellent at her work, she was tremendously kind and empathetic during the time we worked together. She always made herself available when I was navigating turbulent times and that speaks volumes about her as... a really kind and compassionate human. Would highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strength and guidance in a time of uncertainty

Deb Nelson provides experience, strength and direction at at time when there can be so much uncertainty. Her knowledge and guidance are direct and trustworthy and she is shown great respect amongst her peers and colleagues. Just walking in the courthouse with her shows you that. Being represented by ...Deb, I always had a strong advocate in my corner and a calming voice of reason. She explained in thorough detail the process and is one of the most compassionate yet tenacious people I know. Deb acts quickly and is determined to resolve the issues. She helped me beyond what was required and got me on track at starting my new life.

Posted by Isabel | October 14, 2014

Real Qualities

I would recommend Deborah Nelson for being a lawyer that delivers what she promises; knowledge, accuracy, work quality, professionalism, but mostly by her sincere involvement in my case and by her human qualities.

Posted by Alejandro | October 2, 2014

Wonderful attorney

I have only praise for Deborah. She represented me in a difficult and tragic case. Deborah fought for a just cause with conviction, passion, and intelligence. Deborah worked tirelessly during a long trial and I relied on her valuable experience and insight. Deborah's attention to detail, very good me...mory of the facts of the case and thorough knowledge of the law was instrumental throughout the litigation. I always felt very well represented and protected with Deborah at my side. At the end of the trial we prevailed on every issue. I highly recommend Deborah; she has my highest praise.

Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2014

A dependable, understanding advocate

Deborah Nelson negotiated a divorce settlement for me that left me without anxiety for the future. She is responsive to questions, easy to reach, and doesn't miss any details; she follows up right away on anything unexpected that comes up. I knew that I could have confidence in her good judgment an...d thorough, creative thought process -- she made a difficult path much easier to navigate than I had anticipated.

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Deborah E Nelson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Candace Scott

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent in her knowledge of the law and its application. Deborah is compassionate, reasoned and professional. She is a pleasure to work with in family laws matters including alternative dispute resolution."

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Gerri Gomperts

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer heartily. I have found Deborah to be highly skilled in both litigation and alternate dispute resolution. She is devoted to her clients, works with colleagues in a congenial fashion, and obtains excellent results. She is meticulous in preparation and zealous in her representation of clients. She has the added virtues of sincerely caring about her clients and considering the family as a whole. I have referred clients and matters to her without hesitation and will continue to do so."

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Christina Fichera

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally observed Ms. Nelson's incredible and outstanding zealous and effective advocacy."

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Gerri Gomperts

Mediation lawyer

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Candace Scott

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Bar Register of Preeminent Women lawyers 2011, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Certified Collaborative Law Attorney, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Accredited Mediator, Supreme court of new jersey

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney, Chiesa, Shahinian and Giantomasi PC

1985 - 2022

Shareholder, Budd Larner PC

Associations

2010 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2003 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

Worrall F. Mountain Inn of Court

Master

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Essex County Bar Association

Member

Morris County Bar Association

Member

Supreme court Committee on Complementary Dispute Resolution

Member

Supreme court Advisory Committee on Mediator Standards

Member

marie Garibaldi Inn of court for Alternative Dispute Resolution

member

Supreme Court Committee on Complementary Dispute Resolution

Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Mediator Standards

member

2003 - 2004

Morris County Bar Association

President

2002 - 2002

Morris County Bar Foundation

President

1999 - 2002

Morris County Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee

Chair

1994 - 2002

Morris County Bar Association

Trustee

1990 - 1994

New Jersey State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Schultz v. Morris

successful

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Education

1985

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Illinois Wesleyan University

Speaking Engagements

2011

What Family lawyers Can Learn from a Tax Return

reading and Understanding Tax Return Information

2011

ICLE Webinar

What Family Lawyers Can Learn from a Tax Return

N/A

Resource Center for Women

Speaker on Family Law Issues and Mediation

Languages

English

French

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