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Francesca Madeline O'Cathain
also known as Francesca M. O'Cathain
About Francesca
Biography
I am a Bergen County-based family law attorney who is known as a firm and strong advocate for my clients. I match my strong approach to litigation with compassion and understanding for the unsettling experience that my clients and their families experience when going through a divorce. I invite you to check out the review of some of my former clients (forthcoming).
I am the senior associate at Lesnevich &Marzano-Lesnevich, LLC where I practice exclusively in the area of matrimonial law. I am certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Attorney. I am also a member of the New Jersey Family Law Section Executive Committee, as well as the treasurer of the Irish American Bar Association of New Jersey.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
22 years | 270 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Francesca Madeline O'Cathain's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
If I could give no stars I would
She was the absolute worst lawyer. Doesn’t care about you, doesn’t care about your case, she couldn’t even care to write my child’s correct name in an email sent to my ex husbands lawyer. She is terrible. She does not fight for you, she backs down and runs away with her tail between her legs. You’re ...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyers in Bergen County, 201 Magazine
2013
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2012
Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer
2011
Legal 100, Irish Voice Newspaper
N/A
Award of Merit, Nation Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Senior Associate, Lesnevich & Marzano Lesnevich, LLC
1900 - Present
Partner, O'Cathain Law Group
1900 - Present
Of Counsel, Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP
Associations
2010 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociatonFamily Law Executive Committee
2010 - Present
Irish American Bar Association of New JerseyFounding Member and Treasurer
Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA
Speaking Engagements
2012
Hot Tips in Family Law
2012
Trial Preparation- 90, 60, 30 Days Before Trial and 30 Days After Trial
2012
FD Dockets
2005
Discovery in the Federal Courts in Hague Convention Cases
Publications
2009
2008
Languages
English