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Howard Duff

4.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 42 years

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

217 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ

About Howard

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

42 years

20%
Child Support 20%

42 years

20%
Family 20%

42 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 42 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1983

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Nemmergut & Duff

217 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ, 07095

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Howard Duff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by DENISE | June 3, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Disgusting, no morals or ethical conduct

Beware, he will help your former spouse harass and abuse you to get papers signed and arrangements the way they want them. DUFF is a disgusting fraud, he should be disbarred and questioned about his moral and ethical conduct, such a disgrace.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did not try to sell himself to me

I was looking for an attorney who would get straight to my problem during the initial consultation. I've visited a few other attorneys before Howard and was not happy with them as the first t hing you hear is "I had a client and I did this, and I did that". I was not interested in other cases. I want...ed an attorney get down to business with my case. That is exactly what Howard Duff did. I felt comfortable and confident with him. He did not promise things that were unrealistic and told exactly what to expect. I'm a very happy client of his. Now he is helping me with another motion.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2013

Excellent Attorney

Howard was my divorce attorney in 2012. He was ultra professional, responding to my questions with respect and promptness. Calls were immediately returned. Every step through the process was explained and re-examined to ensure I was happy with what was going on. I highly recommend Howard to anyon...e seeking an overall good guy attorney.

Posted by Richard Jakubowski | July 3, 2012

HOWARD DUFF

Howard Duff is one person you can trust, when your going through a divorce your mind is shot. Howard understands with all his expirenece which he"ll use to guide you in the right direction. My divorce was served on 11/25/2011 we had a signed settlement agreement by the 14th of Feb. 2012. The best par...t of dealing with Howard is he keeps you under control so you make the right decision at the right time. Also he the best Lawyer I've ever dealt with to contact, early in the morning I've called Howard as early as 7:00am and he answered the phone. Believe me when you go through a divorce you what to get an update ASAP!!! Hopefull I'll never have to use a divorce Lawyer in the future but Howard is the Man!!!

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Howard Duff's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Alevras

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the preeminent attorneys in his field. I feel comfortable sending any family court matter to Mr. Duff. He is knowledgeable, competent and aggressive."

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Peter Ventrice

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Howard is a true professional and a zealous advocate."

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John Gorman

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Howard Duff is a great matrimonial lawyer. I have exclusively a personal personal injury practice in New Brunswick, and for many years I have referred to Howard clients who needed a matrimonial lawyer, knowing that Howard would do a great job. I heartily endorse Howard Duff."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

N/A

Certified Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Partner, Nemergut & Duff, Esqs.

Associations

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

Education

2016

Villanova University

MA - Masters

1984

St John's University

MA - Masters

1983

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

State University of New York, College at Oneonta

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Office of Attorney Ethics, Annual Conference

Investigation of Ethcis Grievances

2011

Middlesex County Bar Association Meeting

The Anatomy of an Ethics Investigation

Languages

English

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