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Michael E. Spinato is a partner in Harwood Lloyd’s recently established Family Law Department. Mr. Spinato has practiced in all phases of family law, including but not limited to, divorce, custody, parenting time, alimony, child support, domestic violence and equitable distribution of property for the past 35 years. He is a member of both the New Jersey State and Bergen County Bar Associations.
Mr. Spinato graduated from Fordham University in 1976 with a B.A. in Economics. He was then admitted to Seton Hall University Law Center where he graduated in 1979 with a Juris Doctor degree. He was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in December, 1979. In September, 1979 through August, 1980 he served as law clerk to the Honorable Arthur Minuskin, Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County.
After leaving his clerkship, Mr. Spinato formed a partnership in his hometown of Elmwood Park (East Paterson), New Jersey. He has since been a partner in a number of other firms throughout his career. In 2008, he formed Michael E. Spinato, P.C. in Glen Rock, New Jersey where he has practiced until joining Harwood Lloyd.
During his 35 years of practice, Mr. Spinato has engaged in various legal and civic activities. He has served as Public Defender for the Borough of Fort Lee, New Jersey (1979-1981), and Attorney for FMBA Local #47, Ridgewood Firefighters and Fire Officers Association. He has participated in American Inns of Court and he remains a member of the State of New Jersey and Bergen County Family Law Sections. He now serves as a Panel Chair of the Superior Court of New Jersey Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Bergen County, and past as Chair of the District IIA – Fee Arbitration Committee. He has also served as a member of the Board of Trustees, Pascack Mental Health Center. He was a Charter Member of the Ridgewood Education Foundation. He served as Chair of the Board of Adjustment, Village of Ridgewood for 10 years and he was on the Board of Trustees, Village of Ridgewood Baseball Association. He also served as Coach for the Village of Ridgewood Baseball Association and the Village of Ridgewood Girls Softball Association. He was an Instructor for the Paralegal School, Wayne, New Jersey, and served on the Board of Trustees, Gregory M. Hirsch Heart Foundation.
In addition, he is a proud member of the Elmwood Park Athletic Hall of Fame having been inducted in 2009.
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Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
My daughter couldn't have made it through her divorce process without Michael's wisdom, guidance, and patience. Words cannot express our thanks and appreciation!
Posted by Robert | June 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Micheal has been my attorney through a horrible shameful divorce and custody battle since 2012. After 5 long years, Micheal is still fighting the battles and the road blocks that my ex-wife keeps throwing our way. The father always seems to be considered "second class" with the court system ...
Posted by M | April 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Michael Spinato came highly recommended to me, and I was extremely fortunate that I had the opportunity to hire him. Michael is not only the ultimate professional and is an expert on Divorce law, but is warm, generous, and empathetic to his clients. Going through such a horrible situation I always...
Posted by Maggie | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I can’t say enough great things about my divorce attorney, Mr. Michael Spinato. He is an exceptional professional, highly experienced counsel, who is always on top of his game. He truly cares about his clients and has their best interest in mind. His guidance and knowledge are second to none. I’m ver...
Posted by Trish | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Mike has it all together. He was sensitive to my extremely difficult situation and helped me deal with a very contentious divorce. He was concerned for my children and I and was not exorbitantly expensive. He has a conscience and a heart... rare in this arena! I recommend him without hesitation.
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Litigation lawyer
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2017 - Present
Partner, Harwood Lloyd, LLC
1979 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1979 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1979 - Present
Bergen County Bar AssociationMember
Past Chair
2002 - 2005
American Inns of CourtMember
2000 - 2017
Bergen County Bar Association, MESP Bergen County PanelChair
Successful appeal
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English