Thomas Bean

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Thomas Bean

also known as Tom Bean

4.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Freehold, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Adoption ... +3 more

83 South Street, Suite 201, Freehold, NJ

About Thomas

Biography

Trusted Authority on NJ Divorce & Family Law. Protect your Rights, Safeguard Your Children & Secure Your Future. Get Help Today. Call: 973-739-8014

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Litigating marital dissolution matters involving issues of custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, and equitable distribution / post-judgment matters concerning these issues

16 years | 100 cases

50%
Adoption 10%

Litigating adult and child adoption matters / guardianship matters

16 years | 20 cases

10%
Child Custody 10%

Litigating non-dissolution matters regarding child custody

16 years | 20 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

Litigating non-dissolution matters regarding child support

16 years | 20 cases

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Litigating domestic violence matters under the New Jersey Prevention of Domestic Violence Act

16 years | 20 cases

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Drafting of prenuptial agreements

16 years | 20 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Weinberger Divorce and Family Law Group, LLC

83 South Street, Suite 201, Freehold, NJ, 07728

weinbergerlawgroup.com/

Thomas Bean's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Handled my case with patience and grace

Tom was easy to work with, straightforward, and professional through a hard and emotional family matter involving my daughter. He approached the situation without judgment, explained everything clearly, and was always responsive when questions came up. It was that steady, calm guidance that made a di...fficult situation feel more manageable. Tom and his firm handled my case efficiently and helped bring it to a resolution that worked for everyone involved. Communication was consistent, the process moved quickly, and everything was handled with care and professionalism. I would absolutely recommend Tom to anyone looking for a grounded and reliable attorney.

Posted by Chris | January 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

Tom was hired at the beginning of 2022 to assist with my divorce. I didn't know what to expect but was surprised to see how responsive and compassionate he was towards several matters. He communicated effectively at all times and was very knowledgeable. He was able to assist with divorce, custody, al...imony, and child support calculations/adjustments. I believe I received the best possible outcome for my case thanks to his assistance!

Posted by WIlliam | January 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

The well-executed help of a professional.

My experience with Previte Nachlinger, PC, the knowledge of Mr. Thomas Bean, the way he handles my case was very professional, well prepared and executed. And always ahead with answers to my questions. I have been using the services of Previte Nachlinger, PC, for the past three years I have always b...een completely satisfied, an excellent job when it comes to family law solutions, always punctual and ready to offer the best to my needs. I will recommend the services of Thomas Bean NJ DIVORCE SOLUTIONS (Previte Nachlinger, PC) 100%.

Posted by Linda | September 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Recommended!

I hired him for my divorce and he was great! He was always available to answer any questions or problems that came up and explain them in non legal terms that made sense. And best of all, he was able to negotiate a settlement that was better than I thought I could get. Would definitely recommend u...sing Tom.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Incompetent and unorganized - I do not recommend

I would NOT recommend Tom as an attorney. He dealt with a contentious custody issue for me and, in my view, clearly failed in his duties as an attorney for the following reasons: 1. He went off on paternity leave without doing the time sensitive work I had engaged him to do. As a result, upon his... return, he had to do a last minute “day before job on the papers”. This resulted in factual errors and bad drafting which I had to spend hours correcting. I actually had to mark up the errors on the document myself to show him what he missed. He also failed to properly amend wording in an agreement which would have resulted in major provisions of the agreement still being in tact as opposed to amended. 2. He failed to communicate the amount of work involved when I had my first call with him. 3. He failed to be a negotiator. Anytime he got a proposal from the defendants attorney, he wanted to accept it. He failed to push for a reasonable settlement for me. It was obvious he wanted to keep the defendants attorney happy and get my file off his desk. He didn’t even attempt to argue important issues. He seemed very bias. 4. Very unorganized for an attorney. Stay away from this attorney if you want good, strong and proper legal representation.

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Anthony Dunleavy

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Tom. He is an excellent attorney. His writing is second to none. He knows how to process cases - he is a zealous advocate who understands when to mediate, and when to litigate. He is responsive to his clients. Most importantly, he is a compassionate and kind person, and his character shines through in his work."

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John Nachlinger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Tom is an incredible attorney. I have seen him improve so much and become a great advocate for his clients."

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Anthony Dunleavy

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Weinberger Divorce and Family Law Group

2017 - 2021

Attorney, Previte Nachlinger, P.C.

2016 - 2017

Attorney, Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

2013 - 2016

Attorney, Bean Law, LLC

2010 - 2013

Attorney, Cohen Law Group

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk to Hon. Ronald L. Reisner, J.S.C., Superior Court Of New Jersey

Associations

2021 - Present

Monmouth County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Middlesex County Early Settlement Panel

Panelist

2017 - Present

Aldona E. Appleton Family Law Inn of Court

Member

2014 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Education

2009

Seton Hall University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Villanova University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2004

London School of Economics

Summer Program

Publications

2019

Previte Nachlinger Family Law Blog Be Careful What You Put In a Settlement Agreement

2019

Previte Nachlinger Family Law Blog How Does Divorce Arbitration Work?

2019

Previte Nachlinger Family Law Blog Be Careful When Making Your Child Support Arguments

2019

Previte Nachlinger Family Law Blog Child Support and Moving to a New State

2019

Previte Nachlinger Family Law Blog Courts Decide What Is and What Is Not Domestic Violence

Languages

English

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