April Leslie Katz

April Leslie Katz

also known as April Katz Israeli

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mountainside, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation

Ross & Calandrillo, LLC, The Diamondhead Building, 200 Sheffield St., Suite 312, Mountainside, NJ

About April

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

33 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Family 25%

33 years | 1,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Currently Registered

Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1993

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006

Location

April Katz Israeli, Esq.

Ross & Calandrillo, LLC, The Diamondhead Building, 200 Sheffield St., Suite 312, Mountainside, NJ, 07092

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April Leslie Katz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Fred | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Resolution Focused Attorney

April is an extremely professional counsel. Her goal oriented approach to resolution helped my case tremendously. For my case, April walked me through each step and helped me understand the issues that truly matter and highlight the issues that truly do not matter. This allowed me to make good, qui...ck confident decisions. Not everything is worth going to war over and April was amazing in getting me past those non-issues.

Posted by Sam | July 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Lawyer. Thinks of Everything!

I hired April for a very complicated and bitter divorce after leaving another well known attorney. I felt doomed to financial ruins as well as unfair parenting time. This quickly changed. April managed to think of strategies and approaches that never dawned on me. She is so logical and organized. She... outshined the adversary. The Judge clearly respected her. She obtained the best possible result for me at a fair price. I am really grateful and highly recommend her to anyone facing a divorce. Great lawyer!

Posted by Tom | November 09, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Helping Me Through a Tough Time

April worked with me over the course of about a year during my divorce. It was a difficult time for me on many levels, so having a good lawyer was critical. April is smart, responsive, thorough, and empathetic. She really helped me get to a good place and get on with the rest of my life. It's bee...n almost five years now and my divorce agreement has held up very well.

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

You are the Best

I found Ms. Katz to be the consummate professional in all our interactions. She was attentive, thorough, knowledgeable, and extremely competent. I knew I would be in good hands under her legal guidance. She came highly recommended for her ethics and integrity and I can say I was not disappointed. ... Throughout our divorce mediation proceedings, she always kept me informed, stayed on top of all relevant issues, presented my concerns and interests in a respectful manner, yet with conviction. Ms. Katz worked diligently for an outcome that would be most beneficial for my future and her calm, professional demeanor on many occasions kept the burden of stress from overwhelming me. I can't say enough about her competence. I respected her judgment, opinions, and her unwavering persistence in ensuring that I would be given a fair and equitable resolution in my settlement.

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April Leslie Katz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Khabirah Myers

Family lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Barrella

Mediation lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Victoria Miranda

Family lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cristyn Clifton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Santarlas

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robyn Ross

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Ruvolo

Family lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"April is a fair, reasonable attorney who zealously advocates for her clients."

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David Salvaggio

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently had the pleasure of having April represent the wife in the negotiation of a complicated and difficult Marital Settlement Agreement, where I represented the husband. With the assistance of a Divorce Mediator, we were able to finalize the Agreement. April did a superlative job on behalf of her client. Her input was always constructive and helpful. She has my highest Endorsement."

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Patricia Dulinski

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Cristyn Clifton

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Melissa Barrella

Family lawyer

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Khabirah Myers

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Victoria Miranda

Child abuse lawyer

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Melissa Ruvolo

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David Salvaggio

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robyn Ross

Family lawyer

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Curtis Romanowski

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Admonition issued in NJ, 2006

updated on 11/08/2016

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

April’s comment:

“This was an isolated incident. It was handled privately and quickly resolved.”

Honors

2019

Professional Excellence Honoree - Mentor of the Year, Law Journal

2018

Family Mediation Training, NJICLE

2018

Mediator - Passaic County Motion Mediation Program, Passaic County Bar Association, Family Section

2014

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers List for Excellence in Practice

2013

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers List for Excellence in Practice

2012

Top Fundraiser, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2011

Top Fundraiser, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2010

Top Fundraiser, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Counsel, Williams Law Group, LLC

2016 - 2017

Attorney at Law, Weinberger Law Group, LLC

2013 - 2015

In-house Counsel, Destination Hope, Inc.

2007 - 2011

Senior Associate, Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC

2003 - 2006

Partner, Dughi & Hewit, PC

1996 - 2002

Sole Practitioner, April L. Katz, PC

1993 - 1996

Associate, Nagel & Rice, PC

1992 - 1993

Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court Of New Jersey, Family Division

Associations

2018 - Present

Board of Directors - Livingston Town Center

Secretary/Liason, Master Board of Directors

2017 - Present

Passaic County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

The Justice Robert L. Clifford American Inn of Court

Member

2016 - Present

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice

Volunteer Attorney

2015 - Present

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice

Speaker/Counselor

1998 - Present

Early Settlement Program

Panelist

1993 - Present

Essex County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2011

Morris County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

1993 - 1998

New Jersey Family Law Inns of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

PB v. PB

Prevailed. Client deemed psychological parent and awarded joint legal custody of minor.

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Education

1992

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

State University of New York, Fashion Institute of Technology

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Podcast- The Talk: Mental Health and the Law

Mental Health and the Law

2018

Divorce Education Classes

Divorce 101 - What to Expect when Divorcing

2016

What you need to know to file for Divorce

Filing for Divorce

2004

Everything you wanted to know about divorce

Divorce

Publications

2004

Garden State Woman Domestic Partnerships

1991

Seton Hall Law Review A Person is Considered Mentally Defective When Unable to Understand the Sexual Nature of Specific Behavior or Incapable of Exercising or Comprehending the Right to Refuse Sexual Contact

Languages

English

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