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

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5.0 /5.0

129 Client Reviews

Showing 66 - 70 of 129 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate and Skilled

There is much hurt and fear associated with divorce. You need at once someone who is skilled in the legal profession,honest compassionate, tough and sensitive. I found all of these qualities in Carolyn Daly. She encouraged me to fight when I thought the odds and the decision went against us. In our ...appeal justice for me and justice in all finally arrived. I am grateful to Carolyn and her assistant Donna who always made me feel welcome and allied and safe. If you are looking for a lawyer with brain and heart and soul. Look no further, Help will arrive. Thank you Carolyn and Donna.

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Phenomenal Representation

Aside from divorce having been one of the most excruciatingly painful experiences in my life, it was also one of the most vulnerable. Not only was I devastated that my long-term marriage was ending, I was terrified at the prospect of having to navigate through a legal system that was completely forei...gn to me. Initially, I selected a large well-known firm to represent me and being in uncharted waters, I did whatever I was instructed to do. Being vulnerable in the wrong hands can be costly - emotionally and financially. My adversary in the divorce matter was a highly educated, extremely successful and skilled litigator; a formidable foe. However, it was not my litigious former husband that was nearly my undoing; it was the unsavory character of the big firm lawyers I had hired and their too-often unethical approach to practicing law that compounded my agony and invited excessive, prolonged and contentious litigation. With a bleak history of more than six years of brutal litigation and three devastatingly disappointing law firms, I emotionally limped into Carolyn’s office with a complete lack of confidence in lawyers and doubting my own ability to wisely choose a suitable attorney. From day one, I found Carolyn to be respectful, experienced and knowledgeable, warm and reassuring, confident, undaunted and tireless. She always returned my calls and/or emails in a timely manner and her other hand, Donna, is highly skilled, funny and extremely helpful as well. Carolyn’s mind works as rapidly as she speaks. She quickly connects dots, develops strategies and presents several viable possibilities right on the spot, leaving you awe-inspired. Carolyn practices with integrity, brilliance, compassion and fairness; yielding results that leave you believing there will be life after divorce and it will be good. You have a voice with her; your thoughts and input matter. She will never gratuitously fan the flames of emotions with either party, nor will she attempt to eviscerate your adversary unless necessary. She will fight fairly and she will fight hard in order for you to walk away from this process whole and with a promising future post-divorce. It is also very important to mention that Carolyn bills honestly (an enormous relief after having experienced the polar opposite with prior firms). She does not stretch out the process of litigation, nor does she assign multiple people to a one person task in order to increase billing; quite the contrary. Because Carolyn sincerely cares about her clients, she will diligently work to resolve your issues so that you are able to move on with your life as soon as possible. In Carolyn you get that rare lawyer who never lost the burning desire to make a positive difference in the lives of those who are hurting. She still remembers why she went to law school and remains driven by such. Carolyn actually enjoys her job and genuinely cares about helping people. You will see it in her enthusiastic and strong representation of you and feel it in her compassionate, yet firm and honest guidance. Five stars are not enough to adequately rate the superb services and results I received. I trusted Carolyn with my future and she gave my life back to me. Footnote: After a contentious and bitter divorce, my ex-spouse and I were able to move on with our respective personal lives. We have since become very good friends and enjoy family gatherings with our adult children and other relatives. If I had not had the good fortune to retain Carolyn, the bridge to building a healthy friendship post-divorce may never have been possible (She does not make a bad situation worse). Divorce is an arduous and heartbreaking ordeal at best, but it should never be further complicated by unprincipled and/or indifferent counsel; two concerns you will never have when represented by Carolyn N. Daly.

Posted by KMP | August 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Bright, Compassionate & Tenacious!

Carolyn Daly is an all around exceptional attorney. She is extremely knowledgable, down to earth, and has a keen understanding of the law. She genuinely cared and always took the time to listen and answer all of my questions and concerns. She puts you at ease and is very easy to talk to. I always ...felt safe, protected and empowered after a discussion with her. Carolyn and her hard working team walked me through every step of my stressful and very emotional divorce case. They kept me up to date and informed on every detail. My phone calls or emails were always responded to in a timely manner. She and her trustworthy team guided and supported me with genuine compassion during what was arguable the most difficult time in my life. Collectively, they made the divorce process as simple and painless as possible. Carolyn’s strength not only lies in her ability to confidently guide her clients through the process she’s equally as confident and brilliant in the courtroom. Carolyn has good morals, a strong work ethic and is very detail oriented. She is genuinely a strong advocate for whats best for the client. A big thank you to Amy, Donna and Christine for all their help in resolving my case. And, a deep heart felt thank you to Carolyn for all her amazing guidance. If your looking for a tenacious, knowledgable, attorney choose Carolyn Daly and if you don’t just hope you don't see her on the other side of the court room!!

Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great expertise

I was happy to have Carolyn as my divorce lawyer, she is very knowledgeable about the matrimonial law and gives quick and accurate advise on specific and intricate situations that you might be going through. Her staff is very nice and efficient as well. If I wasn't limited financially I would have st...uck with her advice to go to trial, however made more sense to just compromise to finalize my divorce so that I could move on. I would definitely recommend Carolyn.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney!

I am delighted to be able to write this very positive review for Carolyn Daly, Esq. I came to her with a very complex divorce matter and she was simply outstanding. She researched difficult legal points, advocated on my behalf, and advised me very effectively. In the end, she helped me secure a very ...good resolution, all the while minimizing my legal fees. I can very enthusiastically recommend Carolyn as a bright, knowledgeable, compassionate, and ethical attorney. She is the best!

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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

Activity

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