Paul H Townsend

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Paul H Townsend

4.6
6 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Whippany, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

100 South Jefferson Road, Suite 200, Whippany, NJ

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About Paul

Biography

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

The fim provides agressive representation in all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, child support, child custody and parenting time disputes, alimony , domestic violence, and complex equitable distribution valuations. We also zealou

41 years | 6,000 cases

25%
Child Support 25%

The fim provides agressive representation in all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, child support, child custody and parenting time disputes, alimony , domestic violence, and complex equitable distribution valuations. We also zealou

41 years | 6,000 cases

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

The fim provides agressive representation in all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, child support, child custody and parenting time disputes, alimony , domestic violence, and complex equitable distribution valuations. We also zealously represent unmarried cohabitants , provide mediation and arbitration, prenuptial agreements and adopttion.

41 years | 6,000 cases

25%
Family 25%

The fim provides agressive representation in all areas of family law, including divorce, separation, child support, child custody and parenting time disputes, alimony , domestic violence, and complex equitable distribution valuations. We also zealously represent unmarried cohabitants , provide mediation and arbitration, prenuptial agreements and adopttion.

41 years | 6,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 41 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Townsend, Tomaio, Newmark & Clancy, LLC

100 South Jefferson Road, Suite 200, Whippany, NJ, 07981

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Paul H Townsend's Reviews

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Posted by Donna | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Thorough, Kind, and Dedicated

Met with Mr. Townsend to ask him to prepare a prenuptual agreement for my fiance and I. Mr. Townsend was very kind, and a pleasure to meet with. He was very thorough in collecting all of our information, and did an excellent job at creating a document that my fiancé (now husband) and I could feel goo...d about. My now husband is also an attorney, and he felt good about the document that was prepared. Mr. Townsend also has a kind manner, and was caring. His office staff is also very kind and attentive and was always helpful. I highly recommend this office and their services.

Posted by Aaron | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hands down

Paul Townsend is the simply the most driven, experienced, capable, focused, and best lawyer in this field. I don't rate lawyers easily. When going through marital cases you don't want to mess around. Paul is extremely personal and extremely buisness oriented toward YOU and and your win in your case. ...I wouldn't recommend anyone else if you're serious about handling your case. I've looked vastly (and meticulously) for the perfect lawyer in NJ, none are like Paul in his tenacity drive and focus on your win. His honesty, integrity and drive are unparalleled. He seemed more passionate about my case than I was! And personanble. Secure and confident are gross understatements as Paul made me realize things in my case I didn't even see in my favor. Rarely do you get personable, professional and drive all in one but with Paul you do. I wouldn't trust anyone else unless they were recommended from him.

Posted by Faith | January 27, 2011 | Family

Paul and his team helped me each step of the way during my difficult and complicated divorce

Paul helped me remain strong during those times I was ready to give up. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a strong but gentle attorney for family matters.

Posted by Austin | January 27, 2011 | Family

Super Lawyer

When you have a lawyer recommended by a nun you cant help but feel like your on the right track and from the second I met Paul, I knew he was the man for the job. He was straight forward, honest and understanding. With his sense of humor and confidence he able to put me at ease through some incredibl...y difficult times. Because of his years of experience I felt he had a handle on every aspect of my case and having two young children that was incredibly important for me. He really cared for me and my family beyond what I believe any average, everyday lawyer would and for that I am truly thankful and feel deeply in his debt.

Posted by Robert | December 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Be warned. Do not hire

Paul is a charming individual who can rope you into his services. However, if you see him do his work, he is poor at retaining information, organizing that information, working with technology and properly advocating for you at trial. He has to be managed up to ensure that your case is a priority.... His lack of availability, his lack of communication, his inability to guide you on potential pitfalls is utterly disappointing for someone who claims to have been in this field for 40 years. Worst of all, ask around to other attorneys as you decide about what they think of Paul Townsend.

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Replied last December 27, 2024

Avvo, provides an open forum for people to leave feedback for the attorneys they have hired, consulted, or contacted whether it be true or not. For a very few clients things do not completely go their "satisfaction." It could be a rogue judge, or the facts of the case simply do not support the position 100%. There also are times where the attorney is 95% successful in the representation but the client is dissatisfied with the results. Also, and this is important, sadly other attorneys (my competitors) DO NOT SPEAK WELL OF THE ATTORNEY and DELIBERATELY SPEAK POORLY of OTHER, ATTORNEYS. That is something I will never do. I always tell the client what they have to hear not what they want to hear. Please, note that there is only one negative review. I am proud of my record and ability and look forward to meeting whomever is reading this review. See your previous requests.

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Paul H Townsend's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Robyn Ross

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joan Geiger

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is very talented and personable. He is well liked and respected in the legal community."

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Robert Ricci

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an intelligent, articulate, and tenacious divorce litigator. He forcefully, yet professionally advocates his client's position. Any client would be well-served with Mr. Townsend."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2024

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2018

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2017

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2017

NEW JERSEY SUPER LAWYER. 2017 TO 2025, SUPER LAWYERS

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

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1984

Am Jur Award Law and Computer, Ohio Northern University

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Townsend Tomaio and Newmark, LLC

2000 - 2008

Partner, Partner Cutler Simeone Townsend Tomaio and Newmark

2000 - 2001

Lecturer, Institute for Continuing Legal Education

1997 - 1998

Lecturer, Seton Hall University

1996 - 2000

Partner, Hartlaub, Dotten, Terry & Townsend, PC

1992 - 1996

Senior Associate, Hannoch Weisman, P.C.

1990 - 1992

Attorney, Thatcher & Lanza, Attorneys

1989 - 1990

Associate, James P. Yudes, Attorneys

Associations

2000 - Present

Morris County Bar Association

Member

1996 - 2000

Union County Bar Association

Member

1992 - 1996

Somerset County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bisbing v. Bisbing

Mr. Townsend was successful in reversing the Appellate Division and established a new and more child focused standard of review.

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Education

1984

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Albright College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Seminar

Same Sex Issues and Alimony

Publications

2005

Languages

English

Activity

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