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About Matthew
Biography
I am passionate about results.
I focus my practice primarily within the area of Family Law. I have extensive experience and insight regarding the Judicial process. I also devote time to the area of Personal Bankruptcy.
I represent clients in all stages of family law litigation and my practice involves all aspects of Family Law, including:
• divorce
• equitable distribution
• custody
• support
• marital agreements
• domestic violence proceedings
• international child abduction
• juvenile matters
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Family
70%
13 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
9%
13 years
Juvenile Law
9%
13 years
Landlord or Tenant
7%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 13 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2012
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
Law Offices of Matthew M. Gorman
411 Hackensack Ave, Suite 200, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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Matthew M. Gorman's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Michael | April 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Absolutely the best
Mathew is the best of the best, brilliant polite and just down right enjoyable to witness at work in and out of the court room. He was incredibly thoroughand anticipated every difficulty before it even became an issue. I highly recommend Matthew to anyone who ever says they have legal woe of any so...
Matthew M. Gorman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matthew is a highly knowledgeable attorney who is well liked by his peers and is a skilled advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Jill Taylor
Family lawyer
Galit Moskowitz
Family lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Temporary Suspension issued in NJ, 2016
updated on 10/18/2016Temporary suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Honors
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo Lawyer Rankings
2010
Semi-finalist, Nathan Baker Mock Trial Competition
N/A
Pro Bono Service Award, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark
Work Experience
2013 - Present
MESP Panelist, Bergen County, Matrimonial Early Settlement Program (MESP)
2013 - Present
Elected Trustee, Bergen County Bar Foundation
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Fairleigh Dickinson University
2012 - Present
Managing Member, The Law Offices of Matthew M. Gorman, LLC.
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk to the Hon. Bonnie J. Mizdol, P.J.F.P., Superior Court Of New Jersey
2010 - 2011
Judicial Extern to the Hon. John A. Conte, J.S.C., Superior Court Of New Jersey
2007 - 2008
Law Clerk, Davenport & Spioti (formerly" Davenport & Associates")
2007 - 2008
Legal Intern to Prosecutor Daniel R. Danzi, Esq., Montville Township Municipal Court
Associations
2011 - Present
Nathan Baker Mock Trial CompetitionAlumnus Judge
2010 - Present
Bergen County Bar FoundationMember
American Bar Association
2010 - 2012
Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of CourtMember, Law Clerk
2009 - 2010
Irvington High School, Irvington, New JerseyStreet Law Teacher
Sample of Legal Cases
High Conflict Child Custody Dispute
Ongoing trial, close to settlement
Education
N/A
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
Annual Family Law Clerk Orientation Program
Family Law Practice in the Superior Court of New Jersey
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers