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Thomas Ercolano III
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About Thomas
Biography
Mr. Ercolano is the owner of Ercolano Law LLC, in Livingston, New Jersey. Mr. Ercolano is an accomplished attorney and former Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. He handles real estate transactions in the state of New Jersey and ensures his clients receive diligent and effective representation in negotiating contracts of sale and preparing transations for closing. Mr. Ercolano also has an extensive background in family law, including divorce, custody and parenting time, alimony, child support, division of assets, qualified domestic relation orders (QDROs), domestic violence, DCP&P child welfare matters, post-divorce issues and all other related family matters.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Ercolano Law LLC
Mobile
233 Mt. Airy Road, Suite 100, Basking Ridge, NJ, 07920
ercolanolaw.com/about-us/Thomas Ercolano III's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
33 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews | Case Results
Posted by Dave | June 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Made moving EASY!
Tom was an excellent choice for both selling my home, and purchasing a new home. He always kept me informed on what was going on, any next steps we would need to take, and how everything was moving along. He really made, both the sale and new home purchase, a very easy and stress free process. I h...
Posted by Joey | May 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Residential
First Time Home Buyer
Thomas was communicate, educative, and compassionate. He helped us every step of the way in buying my first home.
Posted by Kathryn | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
SIMPLY AMAZING!
I am so thankful I had Tom on my team during my closing! We had a situation occur that was completely unexpected and should have ruined the sale. Tom's persistence, expertise in the field, and patience made everything work out! I am officially closed and I will absolutely be using Tom for every real ...
Posted by Nicole & Todd | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Residential
House Closing
Tom made closing on our 1st home a breeze! He was nothing but professional, kind and efficient. He eased the stress of nervous first time buyers and was genuinely compassionate about what was in our best interest. We would 110% recommend his services without hesitation!
Posted by Alexis | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Best of the best!
I hired Tom to help me with my case, for visitation for my sister. My case was very unheard of, yet Mr. Ercolano took on my case. He is a very caring lawyer. You can tell he loves what he does, and he is very good at his job! Tom was there for me all the way through my case. Thanks to him, I now see ...
Thomas Ercolano III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tom Ercolano is one of North Jersey's most competent attorneys when it comes to real estate transactions. I have had the opportunity to learn extensively about Mr. Ercolano's practice and to observe his handling of several real estate transactions, and I can confidently state that he has the conscientiousness, sense of urgency, and knowledge necessary for you to trust him with the handling of your real estate dealings, whether you are involved in a highly complex transaction, time is of the essence, or you simply need to know that your deal is going to get done right."
"I endorse Mr. Ercolano. We had a difficult case together and my experience working with him was great, notwithstanding the facts of the matter."
"Tom is extremely knowledgeable in many areas of the law. I have had the pleasure of working with him on a number of different matters - most recently, a hybrid criminal / real estate matter. He is always responsive, thorough, and well-versed on the applicable law. On top of that, he is respectful and has a fabulous courtroom demeanor. Clients will be well-served by hiring him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tom is an extremely experienced attorney having handled abuse and neglect cases as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. I highly recommend him and have referred clients to him with great results."
"Tom is a great attorney and an even better guy. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a DCP&P attorney or if you are involved in a restraining order matter in NJ."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Designated member to the State Child Fatality Review Board, Attorney General
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Owner, Ercolano Law
2020 - 2020
Associate, Devero Taus (firm dissolved)
2020 - 2022
Associate, Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, LLC
2018 - 2020
Associate, Forster Arbore Velez
2016 - 2018
Associate, The Tormey Law Firm
2012 - 2016
Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Office of the Attorney General
2010 - 2011
Judicial Clerk, New Jersey Superior Court Family Part
Associations
2022 - Present
Essex County Bar Association, Real Property CommitExecutive Committee
2020 - Present
Partners in Business New JerseyMember
2018 - Present
Morris County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New Jersey Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Prevailed on Appeal
Restraining Order Dismissed
DCP&P Case Dismissed
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Essex County Bar Property Committee Monthly Meeting
2019
DCPP Confidentiality
2017
DCP&P Investigations and Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Where can I find information about divorce laws in NJ. Such as what determines who pays child support or alimony and how much?
23 Jul 2020
Are park ordinances considered misdemeanors?
22 Jul 2020
If an oil tank is found on a property, does the seller have to remediate the soil?
20 Jul 2020