$ 350-400 per hour
Kristin M. Lis has practiced exclusively divorce and family law in southern New Jersey since 2010. She represents clients in a variety of legal matters including divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and other unique issues such as relocation, college expenses, emancipation of a child, and adoption in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem counties. Kristin is an Amicable Divorce attorney and a Collaborative Divorce attorney.
As a former special education teacher, Kristin brings a unique understanding of the needs of children in family matters. Kristin is also a trained mediator, conducting mediations conveniently by Zoom. Kristin is also available for appointment as a Guardian ad Litem.
Prior to joining Netsquire, Kristin operated her own law firm for a time and worked for a litigation firm based in Philadelphia. After her graduation from Rutgers Camden Law School, she clerked for the Hon. Max A. Baker, P.J.F.P. (Ret.) in Atlantic County, Family Part, from 2009-2010.
Kristin is Qualified Family Part Mediator pursuant to R. 1:40-12 and available for economic mediation at a reduced hourly rate.
Kristin is a panelist for the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panels in Vicinage I (Atlantic & Cape May) and Vicinage XV (Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem).
Kristin is a Collaborative Divorce Lawyer and a Member of South Jersey Collaborative Divorce Professionals and NJ Council Collaborative Practice Groups.
Kristin is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Atlantic County Bar Association, the Cape May County Bar Association, and the Gloucester County Bar Association.
Kristin is the first attorney in New Jersey Certified as an Amicable Divorce Professional by the Amicable Divorce Network. Kristin has a Special Designation in the area of Gray is an Amicable Ambassador and founding member in the State of New Jersey. The ADN process is a civilized, transparent, and cost-effective alternative to adversarial divorce litigation. ADN members are vetted to ensure that they are leading, solution-oriented experts, committed to an amicable approach to divorce.
Kristin volunteers with South Jersey Legal Services, participating in their Family Assist Project.
Throughout her career Kristin has continuously received recognition for outstanding legal representation from prestigious publications and legal organizations for her dedication and success as a family law attorney.
When not lawyering, Kristin can be found practicing Yoga, crossing national parks off her bucket list one at a time with her husband, grilling steaks, visiting Key West, Jeep-ing, taste-testing all the craft brews at Narragansett Brewery with her stepson, and reading Colleen Hoover and Elin Hildebrand novels in her hammock.
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15 years
15 years | 100 cases
15 years
15 years
$ 350-400 per hour
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Posted by John | July 24, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Kristin has a keen insight and attention for detail mixed with practical application that assisted me in preparation. She balances this with empathy, telling it like it is in a way that understands the emotional elements involved.
Posted by Frank | April 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I was exceptionally lucky and pleased to be referred to Kristin. She is very smart about marital law but doesn’t come across that she is above you intellectually she listens to everything and communicates her thoughts on a level her client can understand . She also will explain what avenue she thinks...
Posted by Christina | October 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Kristin did an amazing job handling my divorce. I had already had a poor experience with another divorce lawyer so after getting a recommendation from someone I trust, I decided to hire Kristin's firm to help me through the most difficult time of my life. There was nothing that Kristin wasn't willi...
Posted by Shannon | August 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Kristin helped me not only have the best outcome in my divorce but to see how capable I am as a person and as a single mom. She helped me stay focused on what is important and I loved how I could literally give her all the messy parts of my divorce and never worry about a thing. Going through divorce...
Posted by Nicole | July 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Kristin has been my attorney since 2014. She has continually helped with circumstances out of my control. She is hardworking, supportive and cares about her clients.
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
2022
20 best divorce lawyers in New Jersey, Lawyer.inc
2021
Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
New Jersey's Best Lawyers for Families, New Jersey Family Magazine
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
People's Choice South Jersey's Most Influential Law Firms, Southern NJ Business People
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Under 40, Southern NJ Business People
2017
Best of the Press - Bronze - Law firm, Press of Atlantic City
2023 - Present
Attorney, Netsquire
2019 - 2023
Senior Associate, Petrelli Previtera
2015 - 2019
Partner, Smedley& Lis
2011 - 2015
Principal, Law Office of Kristin M. Lis, LLC
2010 - 2011
Associate, Adams & Adams
2019 - Present
Gloucester County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Atlantic County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
2023 - 2024
American Bar AssociationMember
2023 - 2024
Amicable Divorce NetworkFounding Member - New Jersey
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995
High School Diploma
2024
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English
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