Andrew John Economos

Andrew John Economos

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Short Hills, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence ... +2 more

830 Morris Turnpike, 4th Floor, Short Hills, NJ

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

22 years

20%
Child Support 20%

22 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

includes divorce mediation

22 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Economos Law Offices

830 Morris Turnpike, 4th Floor, Short Hills, NJ, 07078

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33 South Wood Avenue, Suite 600, Iselin, NJ, 08830

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55 Madison Avenue, Suite 400, Morristown, NJ, 07960

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168 Prospect Plains Road, Monroe Township, NJ, 08831

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Andrew John Economos's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alex | November 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Misrepresentation, Poor Guidance, and Unauthorized Use of Funds

Mr. Economos provided inadequate advice and significantly underestimated fees, even for routine tasks such as filing simple forms. His approach to the case was passive and lacked strategic direction. While he initially appeared helpful and reassuring, that changed as the case progressed. Critical gu...idance—such as procedures for child support garnishment and subpoena submissions—was either inaccurate or entirely omitted. Instead of focusing on substantive legal matters, Mr. Economos used court conference time to advocate for the allocation of legal fees to himself and a mediator he personally recommended. These discussions were unnecessary, especially given that all invoices had been paid promptly. After I terminated his services, Mr. Economos failed to return the remaining legal fund balance. He initiated unauthorized activities that further depleted the account and withheld my funds for nearly four months without justification.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child Support

I would highly recommend Andy Economos. I have consulted him to help me with a highly sensitive family law issue, and he provided the best service I could have asked for. He is extremely intelligent, and knew exactly how to handle our case to get us the best results possible. His aggressiveness and k...nowledge of the law helped me to achieve the settlement I desired. He shows genuine concern for his client's positions and does not have any preconceived strategy/response. I would highly recommend him for any family law issue .

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Final Restraining Order

Andy proved to be an amazing attorney. He understood the case and proceeded accordingly while constantly staying in touch throughout. He showed great professionalism, honesty, and hands on experience. I had a pleasure working with Andy and I highly recommend him for any matters, particularly related ...to TRO/FRO cases and hearings. Andy presented all the relevant materials and explained the whole case to honorable court with confidence and amazing knowledge. I wish Andy the best of luck in his future endeavors! Thanks, Andy.

Posted by Jeff | June 09, 2015 | Family

Representation by Andrew Economos on May 13th, 2015

Andy has been representing me for matrimonial court matters for the past three years. He has had to handle custody, visitation, moving and financial issues and he has handled them splendidly and with great professionalism. Andy was successful on May 13th in keeping my kids in their school, allowing ...them to go to the summer camp that I sought for them to attend and to continue to have 50/50 parenting time. Andy is very on top of things and he really gets to know your case. I dare say he knows my case almost as well as I do! He is also an excellent litigator, zealously representing my interests while still being respectful to the adversary and the judge. I would strongly recommend Andy to my friends and acquaintances in need of a matrimonial attorney.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2014 | Family

Highly recommended

I would highly recommend Andy Economos. We used him to help us with a highly sensitive family law issue, and he provided the best service we could have asked for. He is extremely intelligent, and knew exactly how to handle our case to get us the best results possible. His aggressiveness and knowle...dge of the law helped us to achieve the settlement we desired. I have been a legal secretary for the past 15+ years, and I have dealt with many family law attorneys over the years. I sincerely believe Andy is among the best.

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Andrew John Economos's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Shari

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Andy for over 20 years... He is thorough, loyal, and has unparalleled knowledge of the technicalities of family law. I would recommend Andy to any of my friends and family who have a family law matter."

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Leonard Boyer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Economos is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

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Tanya Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Russell

Family lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew was professional and a zealous advocate for his client through a contentious divorce matter that lasted over two years."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Kristin Capalbo

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John McKindles

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work and appreciate his thoughtful comments on this site. Practicing in the field of family law myself, I can appreciate his insights and quality of his articles. I fully endorse this attorney for your family law needs."

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Donald Cobb

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work.. I am familiar with Mr. Economos from his many insightful and intelligent answers to questions posted on Avvo. Always willing to help out and give good concise answers. In the end, you may need to hire an attorney to get to the outcome you seek, but at least here you can get a good start with his informative answers, blogs, and legal guides."

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Raquel Vallejo

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He has a great work ethic and the ability to settle cases without dragging matters out in litigation. He is capable of zealously advocating for his clients in a cost effective manner."

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Jessica Mazur

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Donald Vanarelli

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Andy knows the law and was reasonable in settlement negotiations. He clearly had his client's interest at heart and never tried to continue the litigation unnecessarily. Because of his ethical approach, we were able to negotiate a settlement beneficial to both parties, reducing client cost and distress."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer

2016

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer

2015

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2013

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Andrew J. Economos, Esq. LLC

2012 - 2014

Instructor, Horizon Institute of Paralegal Studies

2008 - 2013

Senior Associate, Dughi, Hewit & Domalewski, P.C.

2005 - 2008

Associate, Goldstein & Bachman, P.C.

2004 - 2005

Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. Richard C. Camp, J.S.C. (Ret.)

Associations

2012 - Present

Juvenile Conference Committee

Member

2008 - Present

Union County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2004

Seton Hall University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2001

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Law Offices of Andrew J. Economos, Esq.

Divorce, Family Law, and Medition: What You Need to Know

2013

Law Offices of Andrew J. Economos, Esq., LLC

Divorce, Family Law & Mediation: What You Need to Know

2010

Mutual Aid Self Help singles discussion and activities group (M.A.S.H.) Divorce Seminar

2010

Dughi & Hewit, P.C.

Everything You Need to Know about Divorce

2009

The Women’s Center at Jewish Family and Vocational Service of Middlesex County

Divorce: What Every Woman Needs to Know

2009

Dughi & Hewit, P.C.

Everything You Need to Know about Divorce

Languages

English

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