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Certified Divorce & Family Law Trial Lawyer by the New Jersey Supreme Court;
Accredited Divorce & Family Law Mediator & Arbitrator, authorized to mediate Divorce & Family Law matters with active domestic violence orders in place.
New Jersey Family Court Appointed Economic Mediator in Union, Essex, Morris, Somerset and Hunterdon Counties
Selected to Who's Who in America Law 2000 - present
Selected by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as a Best Family Law Attorney in New Jersey for 2017 - present
Selected by NJ Family Magazine as a Best Family Law Attorney For Families 2018 - present
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Acquired: 1991
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
830 Morris Turnpike, Suite 207, Short Hills, NJ, 07078
525 Lacey Road, Forked River, NJ, 08731
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Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Grateful does not even begin to describe it...
A co-worker of mine who went through a messy and complicated divorce recommended Diamond & Diamond to me. With all the money-hungry law firms out there, I was extremely concerned that I would wind up with a firm that did not have my best interest at heart. Thank God I did not have that negative exper...
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard has been and adversary and has used me as a mediator in contested matrimonial cases. I have found him to be caring and transparent always trying to resolve problems rather than create them. Richard cares about his clients and has come to sessions or meeting well prepared tries to counsel his clients to take realistic approaches."
"I endorse Richard without reservation. He is an aggressive, proactive attorney who always prioritizes the needs of his client. He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough, and that is readily apparent in the courtroom"
"I tried a complex case against Mr. Diamond in 2019. He is bright, aggressive, and experienced. He will keep you on your toes throughout the litigation and (appropriately) punish every misstep. As a practitioner, you do not want to see Mr. Diamond's name listed as opposing counsel. He has my respect and admiration."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.
Admonition issued in NJ, 2007
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2020
Recognized, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Accredited Family Law Mediator with domestic violence matters, NJ Court System
2002
Certified Matrimonial Trial Lawyer by NJ Supreme Court, NJ State Bar Association
1995
Accredited Divorce Mediator, NJ State Bar Association
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Graduate of the National Family Law Institute, National Family Law Institute
1992 - Present
Managing Partner, Diamond & Diamond PA
1990 - 1992
Partner, Gourvitz, Hodes, Diamond & Braun
1986 - 1986
Associate, Ellenport, Hollesinger & Lehn
1986 - 1989
Partner / Associate, Law firm of Robert Diamond
1985 - 1986
Judicial law clerk, NJ Superior Court
2009 - Present
Somerset County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
1986 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1986 - Present
Essex County Bar Association, Family PartMember
1986 - Present
Union County Bar Association, Family PartMember
matter remanded to trial court for reexamination of factors relevant to child support examination
remanded to trial court for discovery / trial
Supreme Court set standard for business valuation
Determined who had what type of proof burden in dealing with premarital assets in divorce
1985
law
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Prenuptual Agreements, Post Nuptual Agreements & Palimony
2008
Divorce Basics in the State of NJ
2007
Custody, Parenting Time and Parenting Coordinators
2006
Valuation Issues in Divorce
1999
The Role of the Mental Health Expert in Contested Custody Matters
2003
English
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