I believe it is very important to answer my client's questions and explain the law so that they better understand their situation and can fully participate in making decisions that are in their best interest. It is equally important to be reachable, to follow up with concerns and diligently advocate on their behalf. While knowledge of the law is very crucial to ensuring a favorable outcome, being practical and listening to the client is critical.
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93 South Finley Avenue, Suite 117, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920
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Posted by Anna | June 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend Great Attorney
Michele represented me for my divorce, review of child support and when my ex did not want to pay for college! Initially, she won a motion so my young children and I could remain in our home even so it was the only major asset we possessed. She also found a non-disclosed hidden asset, and won a mo...
Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very Professional
Michele was very knowledgeable and professional throughout my divorce. She explained every step of the process and was always there to answer any questions I had.
Posted by Jennifer | June 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer. Great person.
Michele has been my family law attorney for the past 8 years through a high conflict, extremely painful divorce/custody/support situation. She has become like family to me over these years. She and her staff have always treated me with dignity, respect and professionalism. Most importantly, they al...
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A wonderful attorney !
I hired Michele to represent me for a divorce and for custody issues about our kids. She understood exactly what I was going through. She explained all of the issues and how the whole process works to me. I always was able to get her and speak to her whenever I needed to. She handled it all profe...
Real estate lawyer
2019
Top Attorney, NJ Monthly
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Professional Lawyer of the Year Award, Somerset County Bar Association
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Publisher's Front Page Award, Best Family Law Attorney, Italian Tribune
2012 - Present
Partner, Shimalla, Wechsler, Lepp & D'Onofrio, LLP
2008 - 2012
Partner, Flanzbaum & Cohen
2002 - 2007
Municipal Prosecutor, Warren Township
2001 - 2008
Partner, DiFrancesco, Bateman, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer, P.C.
2014 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2001 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1997 - Present
Somerset County Bar AssociationEarly Settlement Panelist
1994 - Present
Somerset County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeFormer Co-Chair, present member
2016 - 2018
Somerset County Bar AssociationPresident
2015 - 2016
Somerset County Bar Association, Law Day CommitteeChair
2007 - 2014
Central NJ Family Law Inns of CourtCo-Chair
1995 - 1996
William J. Brennan Inns of CourtGraduate
Addressed concerns in international custody and relocation of a parent to a foreign country
2008
Family Law Collaborative Training
2007
Mediation Training
1991
J.D.
1986
B.A.
2013
Hot Tips in Family Law
2012
Hot Tips in Family Law
2010
Jurisdiction in Custody and Divorc e
2012
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