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Dominic Albert Tomaio
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About Dominic

Mr. Tomaio is Certified by the Supreme Court of N.J. as a Matrimonial Law Attorney and is approved by the Superior Court of N.J. as a Family Law Mediator.

Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful times of your life.   

Mr. Tomaio is certified by the Supreme Court on New Jersey as a matrimonial law attorney.  He has also been included on the Super Lawyers list, published by Thomson Reuters, as seen in New Jersey Monthly Magazine in 2008-2011 and 2013-2020. The qualifications or requirements for being included on said list can be viewed at www.superlawyers.com. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Mr. Tomaio is the only New Jersey Divorce attorney to be approved and recommended by the New Jersey Firefighter’s Mutual Benevolent Association. 

Mr. Tomaio routinely handles complicated divorces and has also been involved in a high profile divorce as seen on NBC’s Dateline. Mr. Tomaio represented Mr. Duncsack, for whom he fought and won primary custody of his two young children. Mr. Duncsack was murdered by his father-in-law, Ed Ates, shortly after a Judgment of Divorce was entered. Mr. Ates is currently sentenced to life in prison.

Mr. Tomaio has served as a panelist for the Morris County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel Mediation Program and has been appointed as an expert, specifically as a Guardian Ad Litem, to protect the interests of minors during matrimonial litigation. He is also a member of the Executive Family Law Committee for the Morris County Bar Association and New Jersey State Bar Association. He has also lectured for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Mr. Tomaio is the author of Chapter 14, “Issues Surrounding Unmarried Cohabitants and Domestic Partners” in Skoloff & Cutler, New Jersey Family Law Practice, N.J.I.C.L.E, 13th Ed., 2006.

Areas of Practice

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Alimony
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • Parenting Time
  • Domestic Violence
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Alimony and Child Support Modification
  • Parental Aleination

Practice areas

OtherMediationChild supportChild custodyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 20%

  2. Child custody: 20%

  3. Child support: 20%

  4. Mediation: 20%

  1. Family: 20%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

100 South Jefferson Road
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Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C.

100 South Jefferson Road
Suite 200
Whippany, NJ, 07981

Office (973) 539-0075

Website

https://www.ttnlaw.com/attorneys/dominic-a-tomaio/

Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark

Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C.

21 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ, 07601

Office (201) 285-5985

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NJActive199704/11/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers149
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
New Jersey Super LawyersSuper Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Family Law2020
New Jersey Super LawyersSuper Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Family Law2019
New Jersey Super LawyersSuper Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Family Law2018
New Jersey Super LawyersSuper Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Family Law2017
New Jersey Super LawyersSuper Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Family Law2016
New Jersey Super LawyersSuper Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Family Law2015
Certificate for Early Settlement PanelistMorris Count Bar Association2014
New Jersey Super LawyersSuper Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Family Law2014
Certificate for Early Settlment PanelistMorris County Bar Association2013
New Jersey Super LawyersSuper Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Family Law2013
Certificate Early Settlement PanelistMorris County Bar Association2012
Certificate Early Settlement PanelistMorris County Bar Association2011
Certificate for Early Settlement PanelistMorris County Bar Association2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerTownsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC2009 - Present
PartnerCutler, Simeone, Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC1999 - 2009
AssociateNagel, Rice & Dreifuss1997 - 1999
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Association for JusticeMember1999 - Present
Morris County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember1999 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember1997 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember1997 - Present
Essex County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember1996 - Present
Supreme Court of N.J.Certified Matrimonial Law AttorneyN/A
Superior Court of N.J.Approved Family Law MediatorN/A
Superior Court of New JerseyAppointed as Expert & Guardian Ad Litem1998 - 2013
Family Law American Inn of CourtMember1996 - 2000
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal EducationIssues Surrounding Unmarried Cohabitants & Domestic Partners, Skoloff & Cutler New Jersey Family Law Practice 2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMatrimonial Trial Camp2000
Seton Hall University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1996
Montclair State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1993
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Seminar Montville Public LibraryDivorce 1012011
Do's and Dont's of representing clientsProfessionalism2000
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Duncsak v. DuncsakMr. Tomaio Was able to win primary custody of Mr. Duncsak's children for Mr. Duncsak. Subsequently, Mr. Duncsak was murdered by his father in law. DateLine on NBC did an expose on the matter.
O'Donnel v. DielPartner ordered to pay palimony.

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Dominic was an excellent attorney. I was married to a Wall Street/politician. I had a very complicated case and Dominic was very knowledgeable about the nuances of my case. It was a two year battle and I felt i was in excellent hands at this stressful time. Dominic is a truly great lawyer. I was very happy with my settlement and Dominic fought for me every step of the way. His staff is very professional and compassionate too. I would highly recommend Dominic to anyone going thru such a life changing event.
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Michael DeTommaso, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have had several contested divorce matters with Dominic. He is a very worthy adversary and zealous advocate for his clients.

Brad Micklin, Family Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Dominic is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Apr 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Keri Greene, Family Attorney on Oct 25, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Dominic is an experienced and respected matrimonial and family law attorney, dedicated to his clients. He is willing and able to negotiate a favorable settlement but prepared and skilled to take an issue to trial when appropriate. He has an excellent reputation with adversaries and the Court.

Robyn Ross, Family Attorney on Oct 8, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Mark Wechsler, Family Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.I have found Dom to be professional in demeanor, always perpared, a zealous advocate, a worthy adversary and dedicated to his clients. My observations and endorsement of Dom, are a product of personal experience I have had with him in cases where he served as adverse counsel. In those cases, he always achieved a just and positive result for his client. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dom to anyone in need of family law represntation.

Shari Veisblatt, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 19, 2013
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Dominic is a diligent attorney who works with his clients to achieve a fantastic result for them. I would highly recommend him.

Robert Solomon, Litigation Attorney on Sep 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Dom is an excellent attorney and an expert in family law. He is responsive, caring and intelligent. Dom is a problem solver rather than a problem maker. I trust him and, as a result, referred my close relative to him. Dom quickly understood the complex family law issues and was able to settle the case prior to trial. I highly recommend Dom for any family law or divorce case.

Kevin O'Connor, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 16, 2013
Relationship: Other

I've referred numerous clients to Dominic for family court matters and trust him immensely.

John Clancy, Family Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

Dominic is a thorough, aggressive and practical attorney to have on your side in any divorce or family law matter.

Laurie Newmark, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled trial attorney and a thoughtful negotiator.

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