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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 9 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Attentive, fast
First-time home buyers, intimidated by the real estate purchasing process in NJ made to feel like priority clients by Tom's attentive, fast correspondence and guidance. Never were we left wondering about next steps. Such a smooth process.
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 anonymous | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Wonderful Attorney!
My husband and I hired Tom as our real estate attorney for the sale of our NJ home and we couldn’t have been happier! He was wonderful to work with, easy to get in contact with when we needed him, and explained things well. I would recommend Tom for anyone buying/selling a home in NJ!
Posted by Jerry | July 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney
One of the best & honest lawyer around
I like to thank Tom for his quick movement torse a successful outcome in less than 120 days..#""WOWW"...very powerful and knowledgeable lawyer that put 100 & 10 percent in what he does for his client...Thanks again Tom...Will hiring you anytime for any problem in the future...#1 Lawyer
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
High recommend
I hired Tom after I hired a terrible attorney to handle my case with DCPP. My original attorney handled my case horribly and I fired her. I wrote an email to Tom's firm that day and within minutes I received a call back to discuss my case. From the minute I spoke with Tom on the phone I knew he was m...
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