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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 M | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Experienced, Respected, Empathetic
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 | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic Divorce 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 Justin | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best in the business
Michael handled my divorce, from start to finish. I could not be more satisfied with his services. He listened to each and every one of my concerns and handled them with exceptional professionalism for both myself as well as my adversary. After going through the ringer with several different attorney...
Posted by Mark | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Attorney
I have had a great experience with Mr. Spinato and give him 5 Stars. With the two cases that Mr. Spinato handled for me, one requiring the submission of a written brief and the other requiring oral argument in court before both, our Adversaries and Judge, I found Mr. Spinato to be Professional and ...
Posted by Clayton | March 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent
I hired Mike for my divorce he follow through completely his expertise and knowledge was very helpful. I recommended Mike to two friends and they were very happy. When you talk to Mike tell him the truth and he will work very hard for you.
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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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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
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