$ 495-625 per hour
I am a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney in New Jersey and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. I am trained in collaborative divorce. I am also a divorce mediator and certified arbitrator. I pride myself on a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to resolving family law matters. I love helping client's solve their problems and weather the storm they find themselves in, coming out whole and renewed on the other side. My diverse background, focusing on family law after having practiced in several other areas, helps me to identify issues that are often overlooked in family law matters.
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Seton Hall University School of Law, I am admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
I am a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section and the Family Law Executive Committee. I am Past President of the New Jersey Chapter of the AAML. I regularly serve as an Early Settlement Panelist in Morris County and sit on the Morris County Child Support Partnership Committee and Domestic Violence Committee. I am a supporter of the Battered Women Legal Advocacy project, where I volunteer as an attorney for domestic violence victims. I have also served as a volunteer attorney with the Partners for Women and Justice Clinic. My practice focuses on family law, including divorce, custody, domestic violence, complex financial issues, college contribution, child support, grandparents' rights and other non-dissolution matters. I am committed to finding families a better way to resolve their issues through alternate dispute resolution, such a collaborative law, mediation and arbitration having spent the last year increasing my knowledge and skills in those areas.
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$ 495-625 per hour
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Acquired: 1998
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1996
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One Newark Center, 1085 Raymond Blvd., 21st Floor, Newark, NJ, 07102
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Posted by John | October 27, 2025 | Hired 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.
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
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.
Thank you! So glad we could help with this matter which had international issues.
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Lana | December 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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,...
Posted by Kathleen | December 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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!
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Just as shown in the picture - she is a real pitt bull you want in your corner - aggressive but fair!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Carolyn is extremely bright and highly effective in advocating for her clients."
"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,"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Daly is an intelligent and dedicated attorney, who represents her clients vigorously."
"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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2024
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2024
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2023
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2023
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2023
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2022
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2022
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2021
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2021
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2021
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2020
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2015
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2014
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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
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
2024 - Present
International Academy of Family LawyersFellow
2011 - Present
Cambridge Who's WhoLifetime Member
2010 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
1997 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2022 - 2023
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers New Jersey chapterPresident
2018 - 2020
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New Jersey chapter)Board of Managers
2017 - 2018
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers NJ chapterSecretary
2016 - 2020
Morris County Domestic Violence Working GroupMember
2012 - 2013
Morris County Bar AssociationCo-Chair of the Family Law Section
2011 - 2026
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2011 - 2019
Morris County Bar FoundationTrustee
2010 - 2026
Battered Women's Legal Advocacy ProjectVolunteer Attorney
2010 - 2017
Partners for Women and JusticeVolunteer Attorney
2007 - 2023
Morris County Child Support Partnership CommitteeMember
2000 - 2020
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 2020
Morris County Bar AssociationMember
1996
JD
1992
BA
2021
Tracing of Assets
2020
UIFSA and UCCJEA
2019
Matrimonial Certification Seminar
2018
Matrimonial Certification Seminar
2011
The Family Law/DYFS Overlap: What Every Family Lawyer Needs to Know
2010
College Issues Revisited
2021
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2010
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