Thomas S. Durst

Thomas S. Durst

also known as T. Sandberg Durst, Sandy Durst

3.5
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 26 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Princeton, NJ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

100 Overlook Center, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

26 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

26 years

20%
Child Support 20%

26 years

20%
Family 20%

26 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 26 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Durst Firm, LLC

100 Overlook Center, 2nd Floor, Princeton, NJ, 08540

The Durst Firm

Shore Crossings, 3600 Route 66, Suite 150, Neptune, NJ, 07753

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Thomas S. Durst's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Only reimbursed us 40% for doing next to nothing

He sat on our case for a year, treated us horribly, then we had our new lawyer fire him, & she spent most of our retainer trying to get all the files from him, which he's required to do by law

Posted by yamil | May 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Wow!!!

So many years and wasted money and lost cases thruout 8 years, fighting for my child!!! Finally, Sandy Durst advocated for my child and I and got done what no previous attorney had been willing to do!!! Sandy came highly recommended by a good friend and BOY am I thankful!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Ailiya | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Grateful for such a wonderful lawyer!

Sandy has been amazing. We started working together on my case in Feb thinking we would be done in a month or 2, but due to Covid things have been delayed and delayed by the courts. In that extra time he has done a great job advocating for myself and my kids and always working in their best interests.... He has shown he genuinely cares about the outcome for my family and that means a great deal. We do not feel like just another client to him. Covid has also made the financial situation difficult but he has been understanding and we are able to make consistent payments because of that. If you need a lawyer who will actually care and work hard for you I highly recommend you talk with Sandy. He won't let you down.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Experienced family law attorney

Mr. Durst is an experienced attorney who knows the ins and outs of family law. He gave thoughtful consideration to every aspect of my case and when it came time to appear in court he brought just the right edge with a dash of NJ tough. In my particular case, he was able to obtain for me partial cou...nsel fees from the opposing side. I highly recommend Mr. Durst.

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Outrageous Billing

I had a similar experience as another reviewer. Mr. Durst took months to send me a bill and when I finally received it he had trumped up outrageous charges. This attorney does not appear to have any staff and charges attorney rates for things such as copying and printing out documents. I was unable t...o resolve this issue with this attorney.

Thomas Durst

Replied last November 02, 2017

I would be happy to discuss your concerns with you. However, given that you chose to post anonymously I am unable to do so. It is not our practice to charge for copies although it is common for firms to charge per page. If you worked with us at any time during 2017 you almost surely met with, spoke with, or emailed with my staff member.

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Thomas S. Durst's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Bestafka

Alimony lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Durst's knowledge and experience make him an excellent choice for anyone looking for an attorney in this area."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Durst is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Michael Millar

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Durst is a knowledgeable and competent attorney. You would be well served by retaining his services. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Thayer

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 1 Percent of Attorneys in the country, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2010

NJ Rising Star in Family Law, SuperLawyers

2009

NJ Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2007

NJ Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2006

NJ Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney / Owner, The Durst Firm, LLC

2008 - Present

Partner, Lynch, Osborne, Gilmore, & Durst LLC

2007 - 2008

Shareholder, Flaster Greenberg, P.C.

1999 - 2007

, Stark & Stark, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2014 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

Trustee

1999 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

1999 - Present

American Association for Justice

1999 - Present

American Association for Justice (New Jersey chapter)

1999 - Present

New Jersey Association for Justice

Attorney Member

Mercer County Bar Association Foundation

Board member and past President

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential

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Education

1999

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Middlebury College

B.A

1990

The Pennington School

H.S.

Speaking Engagements

2012

NJAJ Boardwalk seminar in Matrimonial Law

Program co-moderator

2011

NJAJ - Boardwalk Seminar in Matrimonial Law

Program co-moderator

2010

Sandy has spoeken at the ATLA-NJ Boardwalk seminar in 2006, 2007 and 2008

Domestic violence and various other topics

2010

NJAJ - Boardwalk Seminar in Matrimonial Law

Program co-moderator

2009

Hot Tips in Family Law

Prenuptial Agreements

Languages

English

Activity

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