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also known as Jerry S. DAniello
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Jerry S. D’Aniello, the managing partner of the Somerset County office in Bridgewater, devotes his practice exclusively to all aspects of divorce and family law. Mr. D’Aniello is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney and provides his clients with strong, strategic legal advice and has proven to be a formidable adversary both in and out of the court room. Divorce and family law cover the most valuable aspects of your life, Jerry ensures that each of his clients receive the firm, legal representation needed to attain favorable results.
Jerry is an experienced mediator and arbitrator for all divorce and family law related matters. He is one of the few trained mediators in New Jersey authorized to mediate cases that include a domestic violence FRO, in counties participating in the pilot program. Jerry is a trained arbitrator, and has successfully completed the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Arbitration Training Institute. He is also a court-appointed custody mediator and is admitted to the rosters of Mediators for Economic Aspects of Family Law Cases for thirteen New Jersey counties, including Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, Morris and Union.
In addition to traditional client representation in divorce litigation, Jerry is a trained Collaborative Law Attorney. His collaborative practice involves working with clients to resolve legal disputes outside the court through a written agreement between all parties, as well as full disclosure of information. The goal of which is to achieve what is best for both parties and the family to resolve all issues without contentious court proceedings.
After law school, Jerry served as an Assistant Prosecutor in Somerset County before entering private practice and concentrating on family law matters. His experience in the prosecutor’s office offered him insight in the courtroom that has led him to be an impressive negotiator that continues to garner favorable results for his clients.
Professional Recognition
Since 2000, he has served as a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist for Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. Jerry received Certificates of Appreciation from the Somerset County Superior Court in recognition of his valuable contributions as a Mediator for Economic Aspects of Family Law Cases, for the Custody & Parenting Time Program and as a facilitator for the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel. He’s served on the New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee, and is a former Investigator and Prosecuting Attorney, appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, to the District XIII Ethics Committee.
Jerry is a frequent speaker and author on a wide variety of family law topics. His experience made him a great candidate to serve as a Family Law instructor for Fairleigh Dickinson University’s paralegal studies division.
Jerry is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the pre-eminent family law association in America. Jerry served as the First Vice President of the New Jersey Chapter of 2017 and later served as the President of the New Jersey Chapter in 2018. He is also a member of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL).
Jerry was included in Thomson Reuter’s Super Lawyers’ list in New Jersey in 2010-2020, and was later included in Thomson Reuter’s Super Lawyers’ “Top 100” list for New Jersey. Additionally, Jerry was also selected by his peers for inclusion in Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America from 2014-2021. In 2015 and 2018, Jerry was selected by his peers for inclusion in Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America's "Lawyer of the Year for Family Law Mediation" in the Newark NJ Metro area. Jerry was selected by his peers for inclusion in Woodward White's The Best Lawyers in America's "Lawyer of the Year for Family Law" in the Woodbridge area for 2021.
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State: New York
Acquired: 1996
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1994
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1997
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440 U.S. Highway 22 East, Suite 170, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807
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Posted by Michael | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I selected Jerry to handle a complex alimony termination issue, which he and his team recently settled for me. I hired Jerry after speaking with a number of highly respected family law attorney's in Central, NJ. All of which gave Jerry great recommendations. The best decision that I made relativ...
Posted by Jill | February 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Jerry represented me in a very contentious interstate custody case. Jerry’s knowledge of family Law was impressive. He was very helpful and invested in the case. He fought hard and won everything I asked for. I would highly recommend Jerry.
Posted by Amy | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Jerry after being blindsided with divorce papers. After my consultation, I was immediately impressed by his demeanor, expertise and personality. Jerry is a very experienced attorney and negotiated extremely hard on my behalf. He gave me peace of mind when dealing with child custody...
Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Jerry S. D’Aniello is an outstanding divorce attorney who is extremely knowledgeable in divorce law. My divorce was going nowhere. I wish I got Jerry involved in my divorce sooner than I did. At that point, Jerry took control of my complex matrimonial situation in a very professional and compassio...
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"I reviewed Jerry D'Aniello's work on several occasions while serving as a judicial law clerk in Somerset County Superior Court. He is a highly skilled advocate and a respected attorney in the field. I strongly endorse this attorney."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Jerry served as a mediator on a very difficult divorce case in which I was wife's counsel. He thoughtfully considered both client's positions, the economic realities facing the parties, and helped to broker a settlement that both parties could live with. I would certainly use Jerry's services again in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently mediated a case with Jerry and found him to be very sympathic and understanding of his client and her perspective. I was impresssed with the depth of his knowledge of the law and his preparation of the case. I really felt the client was in good hands with him."
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2015
Lawyer of the Year - Family Law Mediation 2015, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Individual Mediator GOLD, New Jersey Law Journal BEST OF 2015
2013
BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA, The Best Lawyers in America
2011
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
New Jersey Super Lawyer, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
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Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2016 - Present
Partner, Snyder Sarno D'Aniello Maceri & daCosta llc
2005 - 2016
Partner, Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, PA
1995 - 2005
Partner, Schachter, Trombadore, Offen, Stanton & Pavics,Pa
1994 - 1995
Assistant Prosecutor, NJ Somerset County Prosecutor's Office
2015 - Present
New Jersey Association for Justice, MatrimonialExecutive Comittee
2014 - Present
International Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2014 - Present
Morris County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New Jersey Divorce Arbitrators AssociationCo-founder
2009 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2009 - Present
New Jersey Collaborative Law GroupMember
1995 - Present
Somerset County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Member
Executive Committee
Member
2008 - 2009
Vicinage 13 Family Law Inn of Court, Program CommitteeChair
2004 - 2009
New Jersey Supreme Court Office of Attorney Ethics Ditrict XIII CommitteeAttorney Investigator
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BS - Bachelor of Science
2010
NEW JERSEY FAMILY LAW PRACTICE 101 - The Substance
2010
"Divorce and the Special Needs Child"
2009
Hot Tips to Get You Through Not So Hot Times."
2009
Bankruptcy Issues in Divorce Cases
2007
"Attorneys' Liens"
2006
Divorce Law
2006
Divorce Law
2005
Relevant Key Evidence Rules in Matrimonial Law
2004
Weishaus and the Alimony Analysis
2004
Equitable Distribution and Taxation for Family Lawyers
2002
Stock Options
2001
Counsel Fees
1997
Counsel Fees: Is There A Better Way?
1996
Dissipation of Marital Assets-Equitable Distribution of Debt
2011
2010
2009
2004
1997
1996
Italian
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