D. Ryan Nussey

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D. Ryan Nussey

also known as David Ryan Nussey, Ryan Nussey

4.8
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 26 years

Alimony Lawyer at Haddonfield, NJ
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

38 North Haddon Ave, Haddonfield, NJ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026
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About D. Ryan

Biography

In light of COVID-19, please reach out to the office via email or telephone with any questions. We will keep all clients up to date in regards to the status of the Court system, as well as accommodate appointments via ZOOM, FACETIME or any other electronic means to limit all in office contact.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 30%

Ryan will litigate any case to conclusion, and understands the intricate nuances of alimony cases

26 years

30%
Child Custody 30%

Ryan will advocate for the protection of your family.

26 years

30%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Ryan's practices is soley focused in the area of family law.

26 years

20%
Child Support 10%

We are well experienced in the area of child support.

26 years

10%
Family 10%

Ryan handles all aspect of family law cases.

26 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2021 2020
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+ 4
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 26 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1999

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026

Location

Klineburger & Nussey, P.A.

38 North Haddon Ave, Haddonfield, NJ, 08033

klineburgerandnussey.com/

D. Ryan Nussey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

66 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 26 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely Fantastic Attorney

I was referred to Ryan through a family friend's attorney and I could not have been happier! As a single mother dealing with a horrific ex, retaining Ryan was the smartest decision that I've ever made. Ryan is extremely intelligent, professional, and ethical and is obviously well respected in the cou...rts. He represented me through my custody hearing as well as my motion for relocation. He is the one you want fighting for you and your children. My ex went through several attorneys and Ryan dismantled every single one of them. I am extremely happy with the outcome and cannot even begin to express the gratitude that I have for Ryan and his firm.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Update

After winning another (yes, the 2nd) appellate case for me, I can't express my gratitude to Ryan. I met Ryan at a low time, I called him right after losing a pro se motion where I had lost the little faith I had left in the family court system. I can't say that faith has been fully restored, it is ...far from a perfect system but Ryan has helped me better understand how it works and navigated it for me, so I'm not leaving the court house fighting tears. Because of Ryan, me and my family are able to enjoy a life that would not have been possible without him. His honesty, integrity, and work ethic are hard to find, not just in a lawyer, in a person. Ryan is the person that you want fighting for you and your child, he will fight hard, he knows family law, and he will give it to you straight from the start. I really could not have asked for more.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2015 | Family

Excellent Attorney

Ryan is a fantastic attorney; smart, responsive, a great advocate for children's wellbeing and knows NJ marital & family law inside out. He took my very complex case and whilst he was confident in a successful outcome from day 1, he managed my expectations, gave me a clear timeline and was realist...ic about what could be achieved. Ryan patiently answered all of my questions, called me weekly to check in and was thoroughly prepared at every juncture. Ryan is extremely confident, especially in the court room and fought for me and my children every step of the way, I had previous negative experience with another firm and Ryan and the team at his office were like a breath of fresh air. I could not be more thankful for the progress made in my case in a significantly shorter time than expected and feel confidence that the remaining lesser issues will be handled with the same professionalism and attention to detail. The best decision I made in this entire process was retaining Ryan.

Posted by Jacquelyn | July 25, 2014 | Child Custody

My lawyer is truly CAPTIVATING!!!

I was referred to this lawyer by one of my friends lawyers. I really didn't know what to expect. My ex was filing for full custody, to become parent of primary residency, terminate my child support, and seek to collect child support. Even better, he was trying to use our 14 yr old son's diagnosis o...f adhd and autism against me!!! I was nervous and scared! My lawyer captivated and won the judges respect immediately! I was in complete awe watching this man argue my case. The other lawyer looked like a complete unprepared idiot and was even yelled at by the judge! Filing my divorce now! Can't wait for that trial. I feel truly confident to finally move forward because I finally have someone in my corner who understands and knows how to expose my ex for the person he really is! I will reccomend this lawyer to anyone in need of a strong defense! He truly cares about his clients and I am very grateful to have him.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2013 | Family

Hire Ryan before your Ex does!

If you're going into family court with anyone other than Ryan, God help you! He knows his way around the Family Courts in Camden County. It is obvious that he is well-respected by the judges, court reporters, and mediators. He fought hard but ethically for my daughter. He was able to convince the jud...ge to speak to my child. And, in court, he masterfully handed my ex and his girlfriend just enough rope to hang themselves. I was able to go to court confidently and sit quietly in the courtroom because Ryan does his job and does it well. Thanks to Ryan, my daughter is now more happy, healthy, and well-adjusted and she and I get to live in peace.

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D. Ryan Nussey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christian DiCicco

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a compassionate, tireless, and extremely qualified advocate for his clients."

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James Carter

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I gladly endorse Mr. Nussey. He is highly professional, knowledgeable, and well-respected."

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Jennifer Iseman

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Huber

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We had a very difficult case. Ryan honestly diffused, steered and worked cooperatively to obtain an equitable result. I endorse him highly as both peer and opposing counsel."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Rebecca Kolsky

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in PA, 2026

updated on 03/10/2026

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Pennsylvania.

Suspension issued in NJ, 2025

updated on 09/02/2025

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Censure issued in NJ, 2023

updated on 09/02/2025

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case, the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Censure issued in NJ, 2022

updated on 09/02/2025

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the State did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case, the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimanded issued in NJ, 2020

updated on 12/09/2021

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1999

Family Law, Widener University School of Law

N/A

Certified Matrimonial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Klineburger & Nussey

Associations

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

2009 - 2012

New Jersey State Bar Association

Trustee

2007 - 2009

Salem County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Wheeler v. Khan

Won

Penn v. Ranali-Penn

Won

Emma v. Evans

Won

DK vs JN

Won

GT vs CT

Won

RS vs DF

Won

LM vs AN

Won

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Education

1999

Widener University School of Law

JD

1998

University of Delaware

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

New Jersey State Bar Association

Hot Tips for Hot Litigators

2013

New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting

Crossover between Family Law, Civil and Criminal

2013

Hot Tips

Hot Tips in Family Law

2012

New Jersey State Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting

Uncommon Law: A Comparative Look at New Jersey and Nevada Law

Languages

Spanish

English

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