Compassionate and professional representation of client's in need of practical solutions in the area of family law is my specialty.
Every day I am motivated by the opportunity to help clients meet their objectives through practical, reality based solutions. For the last fifteen years I have worked to help others in various service oriented capacities. More specifically I have worked with non-profits, advocated for troubled or disabled youth and thier families, taught at various levels, trained or supervised other professionals or collegues, and eventually transitioning into the role of advocate and attorney. I have been fortunate to work in both the public and private sectors, to have represented both corporate and individual interests, to have appeared frequently in Federal ans State Court and to have lived/worked both domestically and abroad. I speak fluent Spanish and have gained a diverse range of legal experience that is now utlized to meet the needs of my clients.
My training, education and experience has included foreign service, business based representation of clients, more than five years of work in a managerial role, considerable public speaking/facilitation engagements and the development of strong advocacy skills that are regularly demonstrated before Family Courts throughout South Jersey. Empathy, persistent preparation and professionalism are in my estimation the attributes that I beleive make a good attorney. Honesty, integrity and hard work are the characteristics that guide my practice and have helped establish a reputation as an attorney who can get the job done.
Although I love my work, in my free time I love spending time with my family. My wife, Michelle, and children Samuel and Anna are nothing short of amazing and fill my life with joy. My hobbies include reading, teaching, running, soccer and weekend warrior landscaping.
Practice areas
I specialize in the area of family law including divorce/separation, child custody, child support, equitable distribution issues, alimony, removal proceedings, child protection, guardianship and divorce related mediation and negotiation.
13 years
I am a certified Mediator which allows me the tools to assistant clients in a friendly, amicable and costly manner.
6 years
Estate planning decisions are critical families. Those who experience family law challenges often require strong estate planning guidance.
8 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2009 | 12/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Athletic Hall of Fame | Pitman Alumni Association | 2009 |
Annual Scholarship Award | American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys - Joseph Weinberg | 2008 |
Pro Bono Award | Rutgers University School of Law | 2007 |
Exemplary Service & Training Award | United States Peace Corps | 2002 |
Stephen Wurster Award | Catawba College | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Weinberg, Kaplan & Smith, P.A. | 2015 - Present |
Associate | Davis & Mendelson, LLC | 2012 - 2015 |
Associate | Morton & Craig, LLC | 2009 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court | N/A | 2012 - Present |
Gibbsboro Grey Soccer Club | N/A | 2012 - Present |
Camden County Bar Association | N/A | 2008 - Present |
Burlington County Bar Association | N/A | 2008 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
Rutgers University, Camden | Masters in Public Administration | 2003 |
Catawba College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Part Inn of Court | Collaborative Law | 2015 |
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