Nirmalan Nagulendran

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Nirmalan Nagulendran

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Jersey City, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

30 Montgomery Street, Suite # 990, Jersey City, NJ

About Nirmalan

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schumann Hanlon Margulies LLC

30 Montgomery Street, Suite # 990, Jersey City, NJ, 07302

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Nirmalan Nagulendran's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sudhan | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An Outstanding Attorney – Nirmalan Nagulendran

Going through a divorce was one of the most challenging experiences of my life, but having Atty Nirmalan Nagulendran by my side made all the difference. He is not just an exceptional attorney—he is a genuine friend, offering both legal expertise and emotional support when I needed it most. One of ...Atty Nirmalan’s greatest strengths is his quick decision-making under pressure. Throughout my case, there were critical moments where things could have taken a difficult turn, but his ability to analyze situations instantly and take decisive action kept us on the right track. His sharp legal mind and strategic approach ensured that I was always in the best possible position. What truly sets him apart is his integrity and honesty. Unlike many attorneys who prioritize profits, Atty Nirmalan genuinely cares about his clients. He provided cost-effective solutions, always advised me on ways to save money, and never pushed unnecessary legal actions just to increase fees. His client-first approach gave me confidence that I was in the right hands. Thanks to his brilliant legal skills, unwavering dedication, and compassionate guidance, we won the case, and I can now move forward with peace of mind. If you're looking for an attorney who will fight for you, protect your interests, and truly care about your well-being, I wholeheartedly recommend Atty Nirmalan Nagulendran. He is simply the best!

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

A true winner !

Nirmalan is an excellent attorney with a very good understanding of the family law and Hudson county court house. Most clients, including me, tend to get lost in the details. He is sharp to pull up, sort through, and present only the relevant details to get to the desired outcome. He's aggressive whe...n the situation demands it, can think on his feet inside the court room. While nobody can guarantee the desired outcome at every step, all I can say is that ever since I hired Nirmalan, he has not given me a single chance to think that we could have argued it any better.

Posted by Ron | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Smartest attorney I know

There are over 50,000 attorneys in NJ but there are very few smart ones who will put themselves on the line to fight for you. John Adams said it the best that it was more important to protect the innocent than to punish the guilty. Family law is the wild wild west and Nirm understands the landscape... better than anyone. In my divorce that has cost me over $150K against a law firm that has a dozen lawyers at their disposal, Nirm is the last man standing. He knows the law and know the Hudson County court system better than anyone. He has an excellent work ethic and is accessible on weekends or weekdays, whether is 5AM or 7PM. I don’t recall a time he did not call me back on the same day. He has become a friend and I could not have gone 2 years into this divorce without him having my back.

Posted by Jagruti | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

I retained Nirm for my highly contentious post-divorce parenting time issue. In the past I had retained a few attorneys, but Nirm was the only attorney that exceeded my expectations and provided competent counsel that produced the results my child and I needed. I recommend him 100 percent. Nirm was e...xceptional in his legal knowledge, courtroom presence, appropriately setting my expectations and getting me my parenting time that my ex was opposed to. I hired another firm for my initial divorce and paid for that mistake in the long-run with incompetent counsel. After hiring Nirm post-divorce, I was able to see the difference and there is no comparison, he is 100% dedicated to the the needs of his clients. Divorce is an emotional process with lasting implications. Definitely do your due diligence when hiring any firm to represent your interests and choose the one that is best for you. I can honestly say that Nirm was worth every dime and was the very best for me. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Larry | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great at what he does...

Nirm was awesome throughout my entire case! I had an extremely complex case and he helped to keep things on track. Although the other side was not playing fair, Nirm was strategic and thoughtful in our appoach. He ended up getting me 50/50 joint custody of my kids, which even the judge noted in my... order, was extremely rare for a father to get. Nirm has the ability to make tough concepts easier to understand, especially when so much is personally invested. I was better able to navigate what was really important and let go of those things that would not help my case as much. He was a pleasure to work with and I would definitely refer him to anyone who was in need of his services. Not to mention, he has a great sense of humor and was extremely easy to talk to from the start. His vast experience shined through in every aspect of my case. I think I ended up the best position possible given my circumstances. Thank you to Nirm and his office for all they have done.

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Nirmalan Nagulendran's Lawyer Endorsements

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Howard Lesnik

Domestic violence lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nirm and I tried a case together. He was very professional and prepared and our client won his trial on a highly contested matter. Nirm is a professional trial lawyer and I highly recommend him."

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Luther Jones

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nirm is knowledgeable and effective, and a true professional at all times."

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Leonard Cohen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tanya Freeman

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ilene Miklos

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marion Solomon

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Nirm without reservation. He is smart, talented, knowledgeable, tenacious and caring."

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Aditya Surti

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nirm is a zealous advocate for his clients and is an asset to the Hudson County Community."

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Brian Freeman

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Nirm is a true legal talent who wins his cases by hardwork and true dedication to keeping abreast of the changes in case law and statues. He usually has more knowledge of the law than his adversaries and it shows."

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Richard Diamond

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Howard Lesnik

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Leonard Cohen

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Luther Jones

Family lawyer

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Ilene Miklos

Family lawyer

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Marion Solomon

Family lawyer

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Aditya Surti

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Education

1998

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

George Mason University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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