David S Hartstein

David S Hartstein

4.5
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 53 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Englewood, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Adoption

157 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 53 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1972

Active

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Location

Hartstein & Hartstein

157 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ, 07631-2508

Hartstein & Hartstein

157 Engle St, Englewood, NJ, 07631-2508

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David S Hartstein's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Mileris | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

I have known David Hartstein for 16 years, he handled my divorce and it went very smoothly. He listened to my demands and worries. He is a very compassionate person. Mr. Hartstein is always available by phone 24/7. A majority of my family members and friends have used Mr. Harstein for their issues ...and were very content with the outcome of their matters. He is very personable and easy to talk to. I would not hesitate to use him again in the future, if the need be.

Posted by Daisy | May 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Divorce Attorney

Mr. Hartstein represented me in my divorce. He did an amazingly great job. I am very happy with the results that he obtained for me. This has been a very stressful process for me, but at all times I felt confident that Mr. Hartstein was looking out for my best interests. I am very grateful for all th...e effort he put into my difficult divorce case.

Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

cannot remember facts and only interested in money

Mr Hartstein has proved to be incompetent when it is a complicated divorce case and he cannot remember the facts and misapplied the facts without consulting me. Mr Hartstein is scattered during phone conversations and can't retain details . Mr Harstein placed me in a precarious situation and was unab...le, even after acknowledging his error, to correct the mistake. Mr Hartstein loves to share stories about other clients, wasting precious time and billing for his non sequitor babble. Mr Harstein is filled with himself, manipulative and spent more time talking about himself and other cases and then billing me. The results were doing nothing of any value. Mr Harstein is not technical with the new computer age and using him is a waste of money. Mr Harstein makes it appear that he is interested in your case, but don't fall for his concern, his main focus is to talk a lot and then bill, bill, bill. Instead of Mr Hartstein working on your case, he spends the time bragging and patting himself on the back Don't do it... you will be wasting your money.

Posted by Benjamin | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in Family Cases

If you have a family case and seeking for positive and successful outcome, Hartstein & Hartstein is the law firm for you. I have used this firm on several occasions and they always win. Mr. David Hartstein handled my child custody, relocation, and child support cases. He's very compassionate, attenti...ve and always available to discuss your case. Bar none!!!!

Posted by Steve | April 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

David is not only exceptionally knowledgable of the law, but takes great care in understanding and dealing with the "human element" of his client's circumstances, with compassion and grace. I've engaged David on two separate occasions and have complete trust in his judgement and legal representation,... especially in such a difficult area of practice where tension and stress can be at their worst. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend David to my closest friends and family.

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David S Hartstein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Iton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had a number of cases in which David Hartstein was opposing counsel. David's experience and expertise have been essential in resolving complicated divorce matters involving alimony, equitable distribution of assets, and child custody/parenting time issues. I highly endorse David as one of the deans of the family bar."

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Tanya Freeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Liebowitz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Eidman

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Hartstein is highly experienced and extremely competent in all areas of Family Law including divorce, separation, custody and child support. I am pleased to endorse him."

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Robert Popescu

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a well respected attorney in the community. He is an excellent litigator."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1969 - Present

Managing Partner, Hartstein & Hartstein

2001 - 2006

Municipal Court Judge, Town of Alpine, New Jersey

Associations

Bergen County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

Education

1969

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1966

Rider University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Publications

1981

New Jersey Law Journal Waiver of Right of Election by executing Property Settlement Agreement As Opposed To Signing Employers Waiver Forms

1968

Fordham Law Review The Floating Lien of the Article IX of the Uniform Commercial Code

Languages

English

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