Rita S Polonsky

Rita S Polonsky

4.1
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 47 years

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

512 S White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ

About Rita

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 47 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1978

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Location

Polonsky & Polonsky

512 S White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ, 08106-1313

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Rita S Polonsky's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by MarkW | December 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Rita Polonsky Esq was great for me

Although there is no such thing as a "good" divorce, Rita Polonsky Esquire helped make the settlement and dissolution of my marriage as painless as humanly possible. For a reasonable cost, I received quality legal representation from the time of response to filing in New Jersey court, review of a...ssets, to negotiations with my ex-wife's attorney. During the entire process she kept me informed as to what was going on with only minimal reminders and prompting. I thank her for humanitarian approach to the process, and her professionalism. For good, basic, quality, service I could not recommend to her more highly

Posted by Jasmine | April 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Counsultany/Hired

Rita has been a supportive and empowering lawyer throughout my journey of obtaining divorce. She has guided me, empowered me and been supportive all through out. I would hire her for any of my problems that need legal advice since she takes time to listen to your problems and guides hence.

Posted by john | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

"Trust but validate"

I was referred to Rita Polonsky by a childhood mentor who was also a family attorney for over 50 years in NJ. I trusted her to represent me in court as the plaintiff until she testified against me in my court trial, which resulted in me losing the trial. As a disabled military veteran and medic who s...erved during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, I can honestly say, "I would never recommend her as an attorney". The military taught me to always "trust but validate" in any situation, but that trust was violated during my court hearing. It almost resulted in me losing my home as a result of the court's decision.

Rita Polonsky

Replied last April 17, 2024

This is a mischaracterization of what occurred. Former client decided to change attorneys at the 11th hour. As a result, a new issue arose and the Court decided to try the matter to finally resolve it. At the conclusion of the trial, the Court issued its decision. Former client was not pleased with the Court's ruling and has sought to air his displeasure by lashing out at me.

Posted by John | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

10 out of 10

Rita was very professional and even more, reasonably priced. She has been doing this a long time and was calm and collected even though the opposition attorney was nauseatingly arrogant. I would recommend her services to family and friends. Understandingly each divorce is different, but I'm confid...ent that she handled my concerns about the case with care and fought for fairness.

Posted by Gerald | October 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Help When I Needed It

I am a 65 year-old man who has had to rebuild his life after bankruptcy and 7 months in jail. I now work for the State of New Jersey providing jobs for unemployed seniors. I also am Executive Director of the TOUCH Food Pantry that feeds the needy in North Camden. Rita Polonsky came into my life when... it became necessary for me to defend myself after my wife divorced me and continued to pursue monies while I was on Medicaid. Rita was a godsend providing competent evaluation and strategy building as well as an attentive ear and a major dollop of empathy. She was easy to contact, always provided followup and was a real partner while I traversed the legal world. I would recommend Rita to anyone looking for sincerity and competence in a legal representative.

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Rita S Polonsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donna Platt

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Polonsky is a highly respected attorney in our community. She enjoys a fine reputation and I am pleased to present this review. I know Ms. Polonsky to be committed to her clients and passionate with her representation. She is extremely knowledgeable in this field; keeping up to date with the new case law and state statutes governing the areas of divorce, child custody, child support and other family related matters. Ms. Polonsky is an excellent and strong advocate!"

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Philip Charamella

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Gleaner

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rita is a colleague of mine and has also been an "adversary" in several divorce matters with me. I put that in "quotes" because she has the unique ability to figure out how to resolve matters amicably and without animosity, yet zealously representing her client's interest. This is an easy endorsement!"

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Jennifer Iseman

Unknown lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alan Polonsky

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donna Platt

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Gleaner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Alan Polonsky

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Partner, Polonsky & Polonsky

Associations

2003 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Member

1995 - Present

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Powell v Rowe Appellate Division

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Education

1984

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1975

Widener University

J.D.

1972

Dowling College

B.A.

Languages

French

English

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