Whitney R Chelnik

Whitney R Chelnik

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Springfield, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

Park Place Legal Center, 959 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, NJ

About Whitney

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 15%

25 years

15%
Child Custody 15%

25 years

15%
Child Support 15%

25 years

15%
Mediation 15%

25 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 24 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gomperts Penza & McDermott, LLC

Park Place Legal Center, 959 South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, NJ, 07081

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Whitney R Chelnik's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

5 star (23)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I highly recommend hiring Whitney and her firm. Whitney was responsive, strong but kind, and goal oriented.

Posted by Deepak | July 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Mediation Services from Whitney

I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for Whitney's exceptional mediation services in resolving the major issues within our settlement agreement. Her expertise and guidance have been invaluable throughout this process, and I am truly appreciative of her efforts. Whitney's remar...kable negotiation skills and ability to navigate through complex matters with sensitivity and professionalism have played a pivotal role in reaching a resolution that addresses the most significant concerns for both parties involved. Her dedication to facilitating open communication and finding common ground has made a significant difference in achieving a fair and equitable outcome. I am immensely grateful for Whitney's unwavering commitment to helping us navigate through this challenging time and for her assistance in reaching a settlement agreement that we can both agree upon. Her support has been invaluable, and I cannot thank her enough for her dedication to ensuring a positive outcome. Once again, thank you, Whitney, for your exceptional mediation services. I would highly recommend your expertise to anyone in need of assistance in resolving legal matters.

Posted by Alex | January 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Whitney started as my attorney but became a friend

Whitney was excellent at brainstorming and coming up with non-orthodox solutions that took into account my unique situation and my personality. Great quick thinker. She was always positive and emotionally supportive through those challenging times. Whitney was great at educating me and answering... my multiple questions (even silly ones) with exemplary patience.

Posted by Cathy | October 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mrs

Ms Whitney Chelnik is the best lawyer I have ever known . Her prompt and perfection service is great appreciated.

Posted by Barbara Tateo | October 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lifesaver

I retained Whitney several years ago and for various reasons did not go through with my divorce. I recently contacted her again to finally continue and finalize the process. She and her assistant, Lisa, were so gracious, patient and accommodating. I knew I was in good hands and had made the right cho...ice. I could never thank them enough.

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Whitney R Chelnik's Lawyer Endorsements

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Crystal Ullrich

Mediation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Whitney both as a mediator and as an adversary and would not hesitate to recommend her for either role. She is always my first choice when clients ask who we should use as a mediator because she gets the job done while remaining neutral and proposing original ideas."

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William Rodriguez

Mediation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney is a highly skilled mediator who was able to take parties that were very far apart and get them to common ground. She does great work."

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Cindy Wilson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney is always a professional who advocates strongly for her clients while maintaining respect for the other party. I highly recommend her."

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Sarah Jacobs

Family lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Whitney has been a formidable, but compassionate adversary. She has been forthright and has focused on the pertinent issues in the cases we have been opposing counsel on. Difficult issues were handled with sensitivity and insight as to how to reach resolution in a way that protected the integrity of the matter, and our profession."

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Andrew Wolfenson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney is extremely well-respected within the legal community, and with good reason. She is a zealous advocate on behalf of her clients, and yet pragmatic enough to avoid having her clients unnecessarily prolong the divorce process. I would not hesitate to recommend her services."

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Laura Ruvolo Lipp

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I hold Whitney in the highest regard as a matrimonial law attorney. We recently worked together in a case in which I was the mediator and she represented one of the parties. She was organized, prepared, professional (yet friendly), astute, respectful of both parties and their family, and, most importantly, able to productively and efficiently work with the other side to achieve a fair settlement for all involved while never loosing focus of her client's needs and interests. She was also focused on the best interests of the parties' child at all times. I would never hesitate to recommend Whitney's services to a potential client, because I am confident they would be in excellent hands."

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Jennifer Bretz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Whitney is well respected among her peers and the judiciary. She knows how to balance zealous advocacy with the need to be resolution oriented - skills necessary in family law. As an adversary, she is always responsive and courteous. I would refer clients to her and use her for mediation in my own cases."

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Robyn Ross

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whitney is extremely professional, yet advocates zealously for her clients. She is a pleasure to work with."

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Joan Geiger

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney is a "rising", if not "risen" star in the family law community. She combines skill, intergrity and hard work with caring for her clients. I refer clients to Whitney which is the highest compliment I can pay another attorney."

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Kathryn Gilbert

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Whitney is a fabulous lawyer. She knows the law and is efficient in moving a matter to conclusion in a cost effective manner while still advocating for the best interests of her client."

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Michael Speck

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Chelnik is a professional and works in the best interests of her client. Family law is full of potholes and sometimes the lawyers are the worst potholes. Ms. Chelnik's work was exemplary and we resolved our case thoughtfully and prudently."

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Cindy Wilson

Family lawyer

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Andrew Wolfenson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Albertina Webb

Family lawyer

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Sarah Jacobs

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Bretz

Family lawyer

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Michael Speck

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kathryn Gilbert

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Accredited Family Law Mediator, ICLE

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

N/A

Accredited Collaborative Attorney, ICLE

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Gomperts Penza & McDermott

Associations

2014 - Present

New Jersey Collaborative Law Group

Member

2013 - Present

New Jersey Women Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Women Lawyers' of Union County

Member

2001 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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