Allison E. Holzman

The best thing about Allison: unlike typical divorce attorneys, she will NOT provoke you deeper into conflict in order to profit from your misery. On the contrary: she will lay out what an expensive warlike divorce looks like, but because she puts the interests of you and your kids first, she advise...s you to take a more reasonable path even though she will make less money having you as a client. In other words, not only does she have very high professional standards but also moral and ethical standards as well. My case was a complicated one that involved some international jurisdiction, and almost all of the attorneys I called didn't want to bother because they didn't see how they could make a quick buck. Allison, on the other hand, had the patience to understand how she could be helpful and even offered a second consultation to assure me that she was the right fit. Also, she was professional enough to admit when she didn't have answers to complicated international questions and we worked through the difficult issues together. Finally, she was extremely generous with her time and prioritized my case when she had a plate overflowing with other work. I strongly recommend hiring Allison!

I retained Allison to handle my divorce. From the onset of her information gathering, analysis and working towards a settlement of the case, I was highly impressed with her knowledge of divorce proceedings and law, her fairness in counseling me on what is fair and equitable legally and ethically, as... well as her organization skills in keeping the process moving along towards settlement. I have the highest regard for her abilities in family law matters and would not hesitate for one second to retain her services again in the future

I consulted Allison to get her professional opinion on the most cost effective way to handle my divorce. My divorce is not complicated, but my spouse is making it complicated given their opportunistic approach to handling our assets. She was able to clearly articulate what she believed would happen... if my spouse and I went the "formal" route vs. finding a solution that would not only save time but also money (both in legal fees and balancing the risk of them potentially getting access to more than what they was asking for). She clearly articulated all points and backed them up with examples. While the consultation was scheduled for an hour, I was in and out in half an hour and knew within the first five minutes that I found my "perfect" lawyer. Not only was she personable, spoke in a way that was easy to understand (unlike most lawyers who insist on speaking a different language), clearly articulated what next steps looked like, and provided an achievable timeline. Not only is she effective but efficient!

Allison did an excellent job representing me through a very contested divorce. She was very well versed in the laws of NJ as well as the procedures necessary for the complete dissolution of a marriage. Allison would advise me if she felt something was not in my best interest to debate but would als...o make me stand my ground when necessary. She was present and available whenever I needed her with a quick response time. I highly recommend Allison for divorce and custody matters.