Megan S. Murray is the Founding Parnter of the Family Law Offices of Megan S. Murray. She devotes her practice entirely to family law issues, including but not limited to divorce, alimony, child support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, emancipation and all other matrimonial-related issues. Megan founded her practice with a singular goal in mind: to provide quality, hands-on services to her clients. Megan has earned a reputation among her peers, colleagues and clients as a zealous advocate of the highest integrity, who achieves the best results for her clients through an intimate knowledge of the unique facts of each case and extensive knowledge of the law.
As the result of her dedication to the practice of family law, Megan has received numerous awards, honors and distinctions during the course of her career. Megan was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America, ranking her among the top 5% of practitioners in the nation. Megan is an affiliate of the Matrimonial Lawyers Alliance, whose membership is limited to 50 family law attorneys in the State of New Jersey.
Megan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys, where she serves on the Board of Managers. Megan is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney. In 2015, Megan was named a New Leader of the Bar by the New Jersey Law Journal. In 2012, Megan received the Martin Goldin Award for excellence in the practice of family law. Megan is Co-Chair of the Legislation Subcommittee for the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Executive Committee. She is also an associate managing editor for the New Jersey Family Lawyer. Megan is a past Chair of the Monmouth County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee.
Ms. Murray has authored numerous articles and has been featured in publications, including the New Jersey Family Lawyer; the New Jersey Law Journal, the Middlesex County Advocate, and New Jersey Lawyer Magazine. Ms. Murray has also spoken in seminars across the state on issues relating to family law, including appearances at the annual Family Law Hot Tips Seminar, the annual Family Law Symposium, and the annual meeting of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Ms. Murray has also been a featured guest on the WOBM radio program Inside the Law with Bob Novy.
Ms. Murray is a member of the Middlesex County, Monmouth County and New Jersey State (Member, Family Law Section and Young Lawyers Division) bar associations. Before joining the firm, she served as clerk to the Hon. Judge Paul Kapalko, Presiding Judge, Family Part, Monmouth County.
Ms. Murray earned her Bachelor's Degree at Boston University, where she graduated summa cum laude. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University, where she served as editor of the law school newspaper.
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The Family Law Offices of Megan S. Murray
100 Village Court
Suite 204
Hazlet, NJ, 07701
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 2006 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 2005 | 03/31/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers | 2019 |
New Leaders of the Bar | New Jersey Law Journal | 2015 |
Martin Goldin Award | Middlesex County Bar Association, Family Law Section | 2012 |
Super Lawyers - Rising Star | New Jersey Monthly Magazine | N/A |
Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney | Supreme Court of New Jersey, Board on Trial Attorney Certification | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Founding Partner | The Family Law Offices of Megan S. Murray | 2019 - Present |
Partner | Paone, Zaleski & Murray | 2013 - 2019 |
Associate | Paone, Zaleski & Brown | 2006 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Middlesex County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee | Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee | N/A |
New Jersey Family Lawyer | Associate Managing Editor | N/A |
Monmouth County Bar Association, Family Law Committee | Co-chair | 2011 - 2012 |
New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section, Family Law Division | Co-chair | 2009 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Addicus Books | Divorce in New Jersey: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Wake Forest University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
Boston University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
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Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Andrew Bestafka, Family Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
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Megan is the epitome of professional and is emerging as a future bar leader. I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Andrew Bestafka, Family Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
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Megan is the epitome of professional and is emerging as a future bar leader. I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Russell, Family Attorney on May 11, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Albertina Webb, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 10, 2010
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I strongly endorse this lawyer's exemplary work.