John R. Nachlinger

John R. Nachlinger

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Mediation Lawyer at Princeton, NJ
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Adoption

475 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Mediation 70%

I am a Qualified Family Law Mediator who is committed to helping people find solutions to divorce and family law problems as inexpensively as possible.

22 years | 175 cases

70%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce and civil union dissolution.

22 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Adoption 10%

50 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Netsquire

475 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ, 08542

Netsquire

23 Dakota Drive, Trenton, NJ, 08619

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John R. Nachlinger's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Attorney!

John has become my trusted advisor guiding me through some of the most difficult marital and child custody issues. He listens carefully, provides helpful recommendations, and follows through on everything discussed. John is very conscientious and on multiple occasions has gone out of his way to do ...exactly what was needed and not over bill me. I am very grateful to have found him and would highly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Raquel | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney

John represented me in a divorce and was my second attorney. Before he took over my case, my case had gone on for over a year and had cost me more money than I want to think about. Within a month of taking over my case, he had negotiated a partial settlement and got my case on track to be resolved. H...e is a problem solver and I did not think billed excessively (particularly compared to my first attorney). John is a good guy and a pleasure to talk to. I really am blessed to have found him and had him get me out of my marriage. I highly recommend him and his entire office.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ignores you after $ collected

I have never written a negative review prior to this but feel it's very reasonable at this point. When I first hired Mr Nachlinger he promised so much in my initial consult, none of which he seemed to fight for once his retainer was collected. My case was divorce/custody. He doesn't reply to emails/...calls even at times of severe emergency. After many attempts to have him contact me in an emergent situation, I got an irritated response from him where I felt I was just a nuisance, a number, and a paycheck to him. Then he charged me hundreds of dollars on my monthly statement which was titled "email correspondence with client." For what I ask? Bottom line, he didn't fight for me or my children and didn't seem to really care when we were in crisis. He is not an aggressive attorney by any means and seems to not care once his retainer is collected. I have paid him close to $20,000 and owe $6,750 more which I have to make extremely high monthly payments on. I cannot get him or anyone in his office to finish my case and finalize basic court papers. I live penny to penny to pay him while my children and I have nothing. Hiring him was the worst decision I made through out my divorce process.

John Nachlinger

Replied last November 19, 2015

Divorce is a very stressful process. Custody disputes are even more difficult. The author of this review never voiced any of these concerns to me or anyone in my office during the year we have represented her. In fact, I took her case at an extremely low retainer because she had financial difficulties and I thought she and her children deserved quality representation. I allowed her to pay her final bill at reasonable monthly rate of $500 and skip/delay payments when she was having financial problems. She did not incur anywhere close to $20,000 in fees, so I am unsure why that was written. She was extremely happy with our representation at every stage and voiced her appreciation for our services on the day of her divorce. Unfortunately, she has had issues post-judgment that have not been resolved in a manner satisfactory to her and has chosen to voice her displeasure through this review. We will never tell a client what they want to hear. We will tell them what they need to know, even when they do not want to hear it. I invite this client to contact us directly so that we can resolve any remaining issues to ensure she is fully satisfied with the services she has received.

Posted by Amanda | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

I just finished a very long divorce and custody fight with my ex. John was with my every step of the way. I thought he was patient with me and helped me get a great result for me and my children. He really cared about my kids, which was really what I needed. Divorce is not cheap, but I really feel I ...got my money's worth with this guy. I highly recommend him and his firm.

Posted by Gary | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing attorney and staff

John helped me through my very difficult divorce. He and his staff took the time to help me understand the process and to make informed decisions. When negotiations with my ex got tough, John worked tirelessly to help resolve the issues; even after hours. I knew going into this that a contentious ...divorce would not be cheap but John was a very effective advocate for me. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends.

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John R. Nachlinger's Lawyer Endorsements

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Diane Vidal

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with John on a divorce case. He was highly knowledgeable of the issues at hand and treated me with respect. John is an esteemed colleague and a great contributor to the community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Sarah Jacobs

Family lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an excellent lawyer. He is professional, compassionate, and thorough. Any client who utilizes John's services can be assured they are in fabulous hands."

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Carrie Schultz

Family lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is one of the most compassionate, capable, and highly intelligent attorneys I know. I feel extremely comfortable referring any type of client and any type of family law case to him."

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Kristin Capalbo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer McCaskill

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had John as an adversary and I found him to be easy to work with, knowledgable and efficient. If I were getting divorced, I would not hesistate to retain John."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Monthly Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Certified Matrimonial Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court

2014

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer

2013

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer

2012

Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyer

2004

Family Law Award, Seton Hall University School of Law

2004

Family Law Clinic Student Attorney of the Year, Seton Hall University School of Law

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Managing Partner, Netsquire

2014 - 2022

Co-Owner + Director of Legal Services, NJ Divorce Solutions (Previte & Nachlinger, P.C.)

2013 - 2014

Partner, Cores & Nachlinger, LLC

2005 - 2013

Senior Assoicate, Romanowski Law Offices

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Hon. Frank M. Ciuffani

Associations

2012 - Present

Family Law Institute

Member

2011 - Present

National LGBT Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Monmouth County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association, Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Rights Section

Member

2004 - Present

Middlesex County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - 2020

NJSBA Finance and Operations Committee

Member

2015 - 2018

NJSBA Meeting Arrangements and Program Committee

Member

2014 - 2019

NJSBA CLE Advisory Committee

Member

2013 - 2019

New Jersey State Bar Association Board of Trustees

Trustee

2013 - 2015

Howell Chamber of Commerce

Member

2011 - 2013

New Jersey State Bar Association, Membership and Public Relations Committee

Member

2010 - 2011

New Jersey State Bar Association, Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Rights Section

Chair

2006 - 2013

New Jersey State Bar Association, Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Rights Section

Editor-in-Chief Section Newsletters

Sample of Legal Cases

Lipnick v. Lipnick

Affirmed (we prevailed)

Iacovelli v. Iacovelli (A-3110-11T3)

Affirmed

Sherry v. Zebe

2011 WL 1327431 (N.J.Super.A.D.)

Balilaj v. Karagjozi

2009 WL 971945 (N.J.Super.A.D.)

Cimmino v. Cimmino

2008 WL 539258 (N.J.Super.A.D.)

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Education

2004

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D., cum laude

2001

Texas A&M University, College Station

B.S., magna cum laude

Speaking Engagements

2015

NJICLE

LGBT Update 2015

2014

NJICLE (Law Center)

LGBT Update 2014

2014

LGBT Rights Section Meeting/CLE

Marketing to the LGBT Community

2013

NJICLE (Law Center)

LGBT Update 2013

2013

Middlesex County Bar Dinner The Fight for Civil Rights Continues!

2012

NJICLE (Law Center)

LGBT Update 2012

2012

Career Services

Preparing for a Career After Law School

2011

NJICLE (Law Center)

GLBT Update 2011

2010

NJ State Bar Convention

Representing the GLBT Client in Family Law Matters

2005

Seton Hall School of Law

Preparing Law Clerks

Publications

2015

Previte & Nachlinger Law Blog Mediation

2015

Previte & Nachlinger Blog Counsel Fees and Divorce

2015

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE New Jersey) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION, CIVIL UNIONS AND SAME-SEX MARRIAGE….OH MY

2014

Previte & Nachlinger Law Blog New Alimony Law: What does it Means for You?

2013

New Jersey Lawyer Magazine Adventures in Equitable Distribution

2011

New Jersey Family Lawyer QDRO Pitfalls

Languages

English

Activity

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