Carolyn Nicole Daly

Carolyn Nicole Daly

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Newark, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Arbitration ... +2 more

One Newark Center, 1085 Raymond Blvd., 21st Floor, Newark, NJ

About Carolyn

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Mediation 30%

16 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 495-625 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

One Newark Center, 1085 Raymond Blvd., 21st Floor, Newark, NJ, 07102

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Carolyn Nicole Daly's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

129 Client Reviews

5 star (127) 4 star (2)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by John | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Carolyn and her team are simply amazing. Very responsive and listened to my needs. It was a great experience working with her in my time of need.

Carolyn Daly

Replied last January 20, 2026

Thank you John. I was glad that we could get the matter resolved with the results you needed in a very short timeframe.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best divorce attorney in NJ

Carolyn and her team are amazing! I can’t thank them enough for the support and thorough work through the difficult process. Carolyn is very knowledgeable and empathetic . My situation was quite complex and uncommon. Couldn’t have navigated it without Carolyn. She guided me every step of the way.

Carolyn Daly

Replied last January 20, 2026

Thank you! So glad we could help with this matter which had international issues.

Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

No-nonsense, Carolyn will get you what you deserve.

Carolyn fought for me at every stage of a 3 year difficult battle. She is thorough, intelligent and tough and she will set you straight when you are losing it and keep you from giving away what you are entitled to. I moved to a different county and Carolyn handled with ease the legal coordination n...ecessary. She goes out of her way to move everything forward, even when your adversary is playing games to prolong the process. Sean and Janea in her team are outstanding also and will keep everything on track. I highly recommend Carolyn.

Posted by Lana | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professionalism and Compassion Combined

Carolyn was incredibly attentive, always taking the time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions thoroughly. I never felt rushed during our meetings, and I truly appreciated her ability to make me feel heard. Carolyn not only provided sound legal advice, but also showed genuine compassion,... helping me regain my confidence and focus.

Posted by Kathleen | December 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional !!

Professional and Knowledgeable. Amazing work ethic. Beyond helpful taking care of a complicated case. You will not be disappointed --she is an expert and the firm is outstanding!

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Carolyn Nicole Daly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brett Rosen

Domestic violence lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Daly is a fierce, fair, and formidable attorney. At trial, she kept me on my heels from beginning to end. She's a well-seasoned trial lawyer and even took the time to help me with my litigation skills. I highly recommend her."

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Patricia Burris

Mediation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carolyn was a court-appointed mediator in a post-judgment family matter in which the parties had been in and out of court for years. Her no-nonsense, to-the-point approach resolved the matter in three sessions. I have NO reservations in endorsing Carolyn as a mediator."

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Susan McGahan

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Just as shown in the picture - she is a real pitt bull you want in your corner - aggressive but fair!"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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David O'Sullivan

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carolyn is a very talented lawyer who aggressively represents her client's interests. While a very tough adversary, I also hold Carolyn in high regard as an honest and extremely professional lawyer."

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Dina Mikulka

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carolyn is extremely bright and highly effective in advocating for her clients."

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Bruce Baldinger

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Daly has a very strong understanding of the law and its application. Her writing skills are strong and her presentation of concepts are clear. Ms. Daly is respected by the courts and those in the community,"

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Laurie Newmark

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Carolyn is an excellent lawyer. We have worked together as co-counsel and as adversaries and each time she is tough, prepared and effective."

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Ann Ordway

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Other

"Carolyn N. Daly is a high quality attorney. She is a strong advocate, while maintaining personal and professional integrity at all times. Her attention to detail is one of her significant strengths. She thinks quickly, is creative and geuinely cares about the people she represents. She endeavors to guide her clients through the difficult waters of Family Court in a fair, focused and empathic manner - while never losing sight of the goal of approrpiate resolution. When efforts at out-of-court resolution are unsuccessful, Carolyn is a superb and talented trial lawyer. Carolyn is held in the highest regard by colleagues and by her own clients - who do not hesitate to refer others to her for legal represenation."

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John Goldsmith

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Carolyn. I have been working with Carolyn on a matter for several months now and I am impressed by her attention to detail, tenacity and integrity.. She has substantial expertise in her field and it will be easy for me to refer her to my clients who will greatly benefit from her effective and zealous representation."

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Arla Cahill

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carolyn is one of the most hard working, thorough and diligent attorneys I know in the profession. She is intelligent, competent and compassionate toward her clients. I recommend her without hesitation."

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Holly Friedland

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Caroly is an excellent attorney. She is not affraid to take on the more complex issues or to make the difficult argument on behalf of her clients. She works very hard for all of her clients, given each of them her undivided attention regardless of the size of the case."

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Patricia Veres

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Daly is an intelligent and dedicated attorney, who represents her clients vigorously."

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David Salvaggio

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Carolyn is a very good lawyer. Although she is a zealous advocate for her clients, she also understands that it often is better to try to work cooperatively in order to achieve the best result for both parties."

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Brett Rosen

Domestic violence lawyer

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David O'Sullivan

Family lawyer

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Amy Cores

Family lawyer

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Dina Mikulka

Family lawyer

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Patricia Veres

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Laurie Newmark

Family lawyer

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Holly Friedland

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top 100 New Jersey SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers

2024

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, SuperLawyers

2024

Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

2023

Top 100 New Jersey SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers

2023

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, SuperLawyers

2023

Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

2022

Top 100 New Jersey SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers

2022

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, SuperLawyers

2022

Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

2021

Top 100 New Jersey SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers

2021

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, SuperLawyers

2021

Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

2020

Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine

2020

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, SuperLawyers

2019

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, Super Lawyers

2016

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 100 New Jersey SuperLawyers, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, Super Lawyers

2014

Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Certificate of Appreciation, Early Settlement Panelist, Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2006

Certificate of Appreciation, Early Settlement Panel, Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2004

Certificate of Appreciation, Early Settlement Panelist, Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris County

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Chair, Family Law Department, Cohen, Seglias, Pallas & Greenhall, PC

2010 - 2023

Partner, Daly & Associates, LLC

2003 - 2010

Partner, Scott & Daly, LLC

1997 - 2003

Associate, Broderick, Newmark & Grather, PC

1996 - 1997

Judicial Law Clerk, Hudson/Essex County Superior Court, Family Part

Associations

2024 - Present

International Academy of Family Lawyers

Fellow

2011 - Present

Cambridge Who's Who

Lifetime Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Member

1997 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2022 - 2023

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers New Jersey chapter

President

2018 - 2020

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New Jersey chapter)

Board of Managers

2017 - 2018

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers NJ chapter

Secretary

2016 - 2020

Morris County Domestic Violence Working Group

Member

2012 - 2013

Morris County Bar Association

Co-Chair of the Family Law Section

2011 - 2026

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2011 - 2019

Morris County Bar Foundation

Trustee

2010 - 2026

Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project

Volunteer Attorney

2010 - 2017

Partners for Women and Justice

Volunteer Attorney

2007 - 2023

Morris County Child Support Partnership Committee

Member

2000 - 2020

American Bar Association

Member

1997 - 2020

Morris County Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD

1992

Notre Dame University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2021

New Jersey Family Symposium

Tracing of Assets

2020

Matrimonial Certification Course

UIFSA and UCCJEA

2019

Seminar

Matrimonial Certification Seminar

2018

Seminar

Matrimonial Certification Seminar

2011

Seminar

The Family Law/DYFS Overlap: What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know

2010

New Jersey Association for Justice

College Issues Revisited

Publications

2021

New Jersey Family Law Symposium Why is Tracing Important for Property Division in a Divorce?

2011

How to Survive Your Financial Crisis What to Do When He/She Says “I’m Outta Here”

2010

New Jersey Family Lawyer College Contributions: A Contrarian View

Languages

English

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