Racquel Gina Hiben

Racquel Gina Hiben

also known as Racquel Colabella

4.8
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 20 years

Real estate Lawyer at Hopatcong, NJ
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Probate, Family, Wills & Living Wills

41 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ

About Racquel

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Probate 30%

21 years

30%
Real Estate 30%

21 years

30%
Family 20%

21 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gruber Colabella Et Al

41 Lakeside Blvd, Hopatcong, NJ, 07843-1339

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Racquel Gina Hiben's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Ted | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Small firm attention with large firm results

Mrs. Hiben represented me in a family matter. She has the unique quality of calming the nerves of clients throughout the process with her kind reassuring personality and obvious mastery of the law and legal process. Do not let her kind and careing appearence fool you, when it is time to fight for yo...u she fights! Highly recommend.

Posted by KM | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Family Court

Racquel did a great job handling both my divorce & child support hearings. Her is work is thorough and detail oriented. She is always available for questions and will guide you through difficult times with professional ease.

Posted by John | June 12, 2015 | Real Estate

Helpful and accessible

Ms. Hiben was easily accessible and walked us through the home sale process each step of the way. It was comforting to have such a knowledgeable attorney on our side!

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Racquel Gina Hiben's Lawyer Endorsements

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Leonard Cohen

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Racquel is a professional, skilled and dedicated attorney, who is committed to her clients."

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Virginia Liotta

Unknown lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Ms. Hiben since 2005. Ms. Hiben is by far one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable attorneys that I have had the pleasure to work with. While she skillfully handles a variety of general practice areas, her specialty area is that of estate matters. She handles these highly complex and sensitive cases with great expertise. Accordingly, I endorse this lawyer."

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Gretchen Rafuse

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Hiben for several years. She is extremely knowledgeable in family law, active in her community and is always quick to share her ideas and insight with other attorneys in the area."

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Daniel Agatino

General practice lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"It is with great enthusiasm that I endorse Racquel Hiben. In the nine years that I have known her, Racquel has proven herself to be an attorney of the highest integrity and acumen. Racquel is a general practitioner who is equally capable in all the areas of law in which she practices. She has a profound command of both the basics as well as the complexities and nuances of the law. This is not merely my opinion; her extraordinary competence has been recognized and documented by both her peers, her clients and various professional organizations. If you are looking to work with an attorney who is both caring and proficient, then I wholeheartedly recommend Racquel to you."

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Kristen Montella

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Racquel for the past five plus years. During that time, she has shown that she is a devoted and compassionate attorney to her clients. She zealously fights for her clients but is also practical in her approach. She has been invaluable in helping me with my own cases. She is an asset to her clients as well as the firm."

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Daniel Agatino

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Natalie Thompson

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Certificate of Appreciation-Special Civil Part Mediator, The Superior Court of New Jersey

2005

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Widener University School of Law

2003

Certificate of Achievement-Legal Methods/Advocacy, Widener University School of Law

2003

Certificate of Achievement-Property II, Widener University School of Law

2002

Certificate of Achievement-Legal Methods I/Analysis, Widener University School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Hopatcong Pound Project

2005 - Present

Attorney, Gruber, Colabella, Liuzza & Thompson

2004 - 2005

Law Intern, The Supreme Court of New Jersey

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, Gruber, Colabella & Liuzza

2003 - 2004

Faculty Research Assistance, Widener University School of Law

2003 - 2003

Legal Intern, Delaware Volunteer Legal Services

2001 - 2002

Legal Assistant, Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader

1995 - 2000

Legal Assistant, Gruber, Colabella & Liuzza

Associations

2012 - Present

Hopatcong Pound Project

Volunteer Attorney

2011 - Present

Sussex County Early Settlement Panel

Panelist

2005 - Present

Sussex County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Project Self Sufficiency

Volunteer

2007 - 2009

Byram Animal Rescue Squad

Volunteer

2006 - 2008

Sussex County Arts and Heritage Council

Board Member

Education

2005

Widener University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

The College of New Jersey

BS - Bachelor of Science

1998

Hopatcong High School

High School Diploma

Languages

English

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