I am a partner at the firm and a NJ Supreme Court Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney.
I provide legal representation for all family law issues, which can be resolved through negotiation, mediation or trial. My approach is personalized to my client, each of whom has a different need depending on the issues, the spouse/other litigant and the opposing lawyer.
Divorce
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Appeals
Domestic Violence/Restraining Orders
Dissolution of Civil Unions/Domestic Partnerships
Post-Divorce ("Post-Judgment") Modifications of Custody, Parenting Time and Alimony/Child Support
Palimony
Custody, Parenting Time & Child Support in "Non-Dissolution" matters (unmarried couples with child(ren))
Grandparent Visitation
Same Sex Marriage (pre-nuptial agreements and other related issues)
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100 South Jefferson Road, Suite 200, Whippany, NJ, 07981
21 Main Street, Suite 207, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
John was great to work with during my divorce. He’s professional, caring, and truly interested in helping his clients get through a tough process. Divorce can be overwhelming and emotional, and he gave me clear guidance every step of the way. I also appreciated that he was upfront and fair about b...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Starting with an amicable divorce helps, but having hired John E. Clancy, Esq. of the law firm of Townsend, Tomaio and Newmark (TTNLAW) was the best thing to deal with the numerous unforeseen difficulties such as COVID, and the sale of a home in Florida, and assets, and taxes, and…at every turn when ...
Posted by Adam | February 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
John was wonderful to work with. He was so easy to reach, and would send me whatever came across his desk the second he got it. Divorce is such a stressful process, but John was always very calming. Through Mr. Clancy’s advice and guidance, my ex wife and I were about to get through our divorce proce...
Posted by Mark | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney
John was well prepared for all meetings. He is very knowledgeable and offered excellent suggestions. Hourly rates are reasonable given his experience and quality. I would definitely recommend.
Posted by Jim | July 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
John represented me in my recent divorce case and he did an exceptional job. Along with being an excellent negotiator, John is both ethical and confident. Most importantly, I felt he was always straightforward with me. Facing the unknowns and uncertainties associated with divorce, I found his cand...
"I endorse this lawyer. John is effective and intelligent - a worthy adversary and a good person all at the same time."
"I know John to be a very knowledgeable and extremely competent family law practitioner. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had two matters with John over the last few years and find him to have a great understanding of the law and more importantly, the ability to apply it in a practical and reasonable manner."
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2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Approved Mediator (Family Law) R. 1:40-12, New Jersey
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Marshall Brennan Fellow, Rutgers Law School
2003
Phi Beta Kappa, Rutgers University
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers, *No aspect of this advertisement approved by Supreme Court of NJ. For selection criteria, please visit superlawyers.com
2008 - Present
Partner, Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C
2007 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Daggett, Kraemer, Eliades, Kovach & Ursin
2006 - 2007
Judicial Law Clerk to Hon. James L. Pfeiffer & Amy O'Connor, Superior Court of New Jersey, Warren County, Family Division
2005 - 2005
Intern, Hon. Mary Eva Colalillo, J.S.C. (Civil Division)
2009 - Present
Jersey Battered Women's ServiceVolunteer Attorney
2008 - Present
Morris County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Barry I. Croland Family Law Inns of CourtMember
2007 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2016 - 2019
Townhome Board of DirectorsMember
Partial Remand as to Child-Care & Extra-Curricular Expenses
Trial Court Denial Reversed and Remanded
Reduction of Alimony Upheld
Modification of Parenting Time Upheld
Jurisdiction maintained in NJ
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA, Cum Laude
2018
2014
Family Law
2013
2013
English
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