I could write volumes praising Mr. Cofsky. An online review is way too short to describe such an incredible attorney. Mr Cofsky is professional, precise, knowledgeable, dependable...and most importantly incredibly caring. He's an awesome lawyer. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Adoption and Assisted Reproduction for Family Formation. Representation of intended parents in domestic, private, agency, international, and contested adoptions, as well as in assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and embryo donation matters.
Representation of individuals and business entities in purchase and sale of real estate including contract review and settlements, and in all zoning and planning board matters.
Representation of individuals and business entities including business formation, tax aspects, agreements, incorporations, dissolutions, and collections.
Drafting of wills and trusts for clients including tax planning aspects
49 years, 250 cases
Donald C. Cofsky is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney, and is the Managing Member of Cofsky & Zeidman, LLC in Haddonfield, New Jersey. He concentrates his practice on family formation through adoption and assisted reproduction technology (ART), and on trial work, and has received “A” and “V” ratings by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest for both ability and ethics.
Mr. Cofsky represents adopting parents in private, agency, international, and domestic placements and represents parties in assisted reproduction matters. He has served as a lecturer and workshop leader at numerous adoption and ART seminars and has worked with the New Jersey Administrative Office of the Court (AOC) on revisions to the court rules on adoptions and gestation carrier matters. He is the author of Family Formation through Private Adoption published in the December 2018 edition of the New Jersey Lawyer, the magazine of the New Jersey State Bar Association. He is a Past President of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA), a founding member and Co-Chair of the New Jersey Academy of Adoption Attorneys (NJAAA), and a charter member of the American Academy of Assisted Reproduction Technology Attorneys (AAARTA), now part of AAAA. He has assisted over 1,500 families in completing their adoptions. In 2005 he was named as an “Angel in Adoption” by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption in Washington, DC
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Simply the best
I could write volumes praising Mr. Cofsky. An online review is way too short to describe such an incredible attorney. Mr Cofsky is professional, precise, knowledgeable, dependable...and most importantly incredibly caring. He's an awesome lawyer. I would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Posted by Ronald | November 19, 2018
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Great job
My attorney referred me to Mr Cofsky. He got the job done well! He said he could handle a difficult case and he did!
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2017
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Adoption
Mr. Cofsky is a very knowledgable and dependable lawyer. He was always very professional with us and worked every avenue to be sure nothing was missed to get our adoption finalized. He and his secretary Denise were awesome the entire time we were going through the process and always answered our calls and explained everything very thoroughly. I would very highly recommend him for anyone who is looking to adopt a child.
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Posted by Sandy | May 12, 2015
Adoption Law-AWESOME!!
We wanted to adopt our granddaughter and didn't want to pick out just any lawyer due to the delicate nature of the case. After searching for a short time I came across Don and boy, did I land a great lawyer! He was and is the best! You can't go wrong with him, especially when it comes to adoption. He helped us through the adoption process from start to finish. He and his staff were very attentive when it came to any concerns we had. You can't go wrong with Don Cofsky!
Thanks again Don!
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Posted by Mark | June 3, 2013
209 Law = AWESOME
Don made himself very available to us via phone or email and always took the time needed to answer our many questions. He strongly advocated for both legally and personally when dealing with the other agencies involved. We found him to be caring and knowledgeable.
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Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws in Taxation
1978
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
University of Pennsylvania
BS - Bachelor of Science
1968
Legal Cases
In the Matter of the Parentage of a Child by T.J.S. and A.L.S., h/w; 21 2 NJ 334 (2012)
The Court upheld the procedure for intended parents to obtain a pre-birth order of parentage for children born to gestational carriers, but limited it to the genetic parents of the child.
Associations
American Academy of Assisted Reproduction Technology Law Attorneys
Charter Member and Fellow
2009 - Present
New Jersey Academy of Adoption Attorneys
Founding Member
2001 - Present
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Adoption Attorney | Jan 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have worked with Attorney Donald Cofsky, Fellow and past President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, on interstate adoptions. He is nationally known for his expertise in adoption law and enjoys an impeccable reputation. I highly endorse Donald Cofsky."
Adoption Attorney | Mar 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I highly endorse Don. A past President of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, his professionalism, knowledge, and insight are unmatched.
Robin Fleischner
Attorney at Law
www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com"
Business Attorney | Nov 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had both mutual clients and have referred clients to Don and all have been extremely pleased with his work.
Rob Braverman"