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Jordan A Stern
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The Law Office of Jordan A. Stern provides clients personalized attention and a carefully developed approach to each case. Our mission is to efficiently resolve your family law matter with focused advocacy and without acrimony. Our starting point is to seek equitable, non-litigious solutions, but we will not hesitate to bring your case to court, if that's what the fair resolution requires.
No matter what, our guiding principle is to protect our client, always.
We take pride in counseling our clients with focus, discipline and professional responsibility, and we treat them with patience, empathy and understanding.
Jordan A. Stern is a 2004 graduate of Rutgers University-Newark School of Law. In addition to his private practice, Jordan is a pool attorney for the Office of Parental Representation of the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. Jordan serves on the Boards of Trustees of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service of New Jersey, Inc and of The Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park. He is a member of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Family Law Committee of the Morris County Bar Association. Jordan is proud to serve as a volunteer attorney for the Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project and for the Self-Help Resource Center of the Superior Court of New Jersey/Morris.
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The Law Office of Jordan A. Stern limits its practice to the State of New Jersey.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
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Law Office of Jordan A. Stern LLC
244 Green Village Road, Madison, NJ, 07940
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Posted by Sheila | April 06, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
Jordan Stern helped me with my divorce after 14 years of being separated. He was very professional, and kept me informed of everything happening. I received money owed to me that I never expected to to get after all these years, and he did it in 3 months.He's awesome and highly recommended!
Jordan A Stern's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jordan is an expert in issues regarding children. His experience and knowledge make him a valuable resource for me and as asset to his clients."
"I endorse Jordan Stern. I worked with Jordan at a prior law firm and observed first-hand Jordan's attention to detail and commitment to his clients. Jordan is a hands-on lawyer who is not only accessible but is also compassionate and easy to talk to."
"Jordan is an excellent attorney who has assisted me in several cases involving DCPP (formerly DYFS). He has always been available to answer my questions about DCPP proceedings. I have referred two clients to Jordan and both were extremely happy with his representation."
"Jordan Stern is an experienced, dedicated lawyer in the family law area including defense if child abuse/neglect matters. His uses his knowledge of the law to devise effective strategies for his clients."
"I have known Jordan since law school. He works hard to serve his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Certificate of Appreciation for Pro Bono Service to the Court, Superior Court of New Jersey - Morris Vicinage
2013
Completion of NITA 3-day Child Welfare Trial Advocacy Program, Children In Court Improvement Committee
2013
Certificate of Appreciation (for Pro Bono Service), Hon. Thomas L. Weisenbeck, A.J.S.C. (Morris/Sussex)
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Member, Madison Borough Parks Advisory Committee
2012 - Present
Trustee, Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park
2011 - Present
Attorney Owner, Law Office of Jordan A. Stern LLC
2007 - Present
Trustee, Consumer Credit Counseling Services of New Jersey, Inc.
2006 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Pepper Hamilton LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
New Jersey State Bar Association, Child Welfare Law SectionVice Chair
New Jersey State Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Section
Morris County Bar Association, Family Law Committee
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Battered Women's Legal Advocacy Project
Volunteer Attorney
Self-Help Resource Center of the Superior Court of New Jersey/Morris
Volunteer Attorney
2013 - 2014
New Jersey State Bar Association Child Welfare Law SectionSecretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Divorce Settlement
Settled
$30,000 Lump-Sum Alimony Buyout
Uncontested Divorce
Obtained Final Restraining Order.
FRO granted.
Sole Legal Custody Award
Default Divorce
Reversal of Rule-Out of Grandparent as Foster Placement for Grandchild
Rule-out of grandparent as foster parent of grandchild was reversed.
Obtained FRO for victim of domestic violence
FRO granted
Obtained FRO for Victim of Domestic Violence
FRO Obtained
$130,000 Lump-Sum Alimony Buyout
Uncontested Divorce
DCPP Abuse/Neglect Fact-Finding
Abuse or neglect unfounded.
DCPP (DYFS) Fact-finding for Abuse or Neglect
Mother and daughter reunited.
Education
2004
Rutgers University, Newark School of Law
Juris Doctor
2004
Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University
Henry J. Raimondo Legislative Fellow
1992
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education
NJ DCPP Investigations
2015
PIB Conference
Components of 2014 Alimony Reform Bill
2014
PIB Conference
How to respond when DCPP (DYFS) gets involved with your family.
2014
Partners in Business Conference
Collecting receivables via the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court
2013
Partners in Business Conference
Modifications of Matrimonial Agreements
Publications
2011
Dictum, Vol. 4, No. 1
Is GPS Tracking an Invasion of Privacy?
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Have do you attach voice messages to a motion for family court?
03 May 2016
Q&A
Can I take my son on a vacation to Costa Rica for a week without permission from his father since I have sole custody of him?
06 Apr 2016
Q&A
Can I record a DCPP (i.e. DYFS) interview and subsequent assessments without the knowledge of a worker AND use it in my defense?
08 Mar 2016