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4.9 /5.0
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Biography
Peter Ventrice is a partner with Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C., and has been practicing since 1991.
Mr. Ventrice earned a Preeminent “AV” Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards based upon a peer review rating process.
He has also been selected as a New Jersey “Super Lawyer” in the area of family law, a distinction held by fewer than 5% of practicing attorneys in the State of New Jersey, and is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement.
Mr. Ventrice is a Qualified Mediator, appointed to serve as a Middlesex County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist, and is admitted to the roster of Mediators for Economic Aspects of Family Law Cases by the New Jersey Courts under Rule 1:40.
He has also been appointed to serve on the Middlesex County Assignment Judge’s Family Lawyers Committee.
Mr. Ventrice is a member of the Family Section of the Middlesex County Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association, and a member of the New York State Bar Association, and the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey.
He is a member of the Bar of the State of New Jersey, New York, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Mr. Ventrice graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Lehigh University in 1987, and a Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1990.
He has been recognized by Women Aware, Inc., for service to victims of domestic violence.
He has also lectured on domestic violence, civil rights litigation, and criminal appellate advocacy.
Mr. Ventrice's areas of practice focus upon all aspects of family law, divorce, domestic violence, and civil litigation.
Personal Attention & Aggressive Representation in the New Jersey Courts for More Than 25 Years.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Family
80%
Personal Injury
10%
Workers Compensation
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C.
276 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ, 08840-2453
www.brausebrauseandventrice.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Peter online.
Peter Ventrice's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Pete's Review
Peter was hired as my Divorce Attorney on a referral from the NJ Lawyer Referral Service. After interviewing 6 Attorneys, I chose Peter because he consented to a free in person consultation during covid and he was the most prepared. On day one, I left his office with a contract and given sufficien...
Posted by Jim | November 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Mr Peter Ventrice rocks!
Mr Ventrice is one of the nicest gentlemen that you ever want to meet. I gave him 5 stars because there are not 10. He is very professional and gets results. In my case he got answers in a timely matter that no one else could have done for me. He is well worth every penny to hire . I will recommend h...
Posted by RY | September 6, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended experienced Lawyer with a positive outcome
I hired Mr. Peter Ventrice as my third attorney in my divorce case. One of my good friends recommended Peter to me since she had a positive experience with Peter as his client. Peter is highly professional and an experienced attorney. My case then turned into complicated mess and was being dragged fo...
Posted by Kenneth | March 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Problem Fixer
I hired Peter many years ago to handle my divorce. My ex was dragging the process out and making life difficult. Peter got on the case and pushed things thru giving my ex and her attorney no choice but to move ahead and finalize the divorce. Many years later I was having trouble with the QDRO from th...
Posted by Linda PANZELLA | March 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He’s calm and a great intelligent speaker in court
Was surprised on numerous occasions at court one Peter spoke. The judge listened. He makes sense directed to the point. It’s on all the important stuff well thought process I was very impressed.
Peter Ventrice's Lawyer Endorsements
"Pete is a professional lawyer and mediator and is well versed in all issues of family law. He is both a zealous and compassionate advocate for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Pete and his abilities."
"I endorse this lawyer. Pete is a skilled, reputable and devoted attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Peter is one of the finest divorce and family law attorneys in Central New Jersey. I have found him to be knowledgeable, reasonable and highly ethical. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Peter for many, many years. He and I conduct mediations together in Middlesex County, and have been doing so together for approximately 4 years. He is immensely knowledgeable, practical and intelligent. I have learned so much from Peter, which has made me a better mediator and advocate for my own client.s. I have personally seen Peter advocate zealously for his clients while doing everything possible to bring each matter to the quickest and most amicable resolution. Peter is one of the finest attorneys that I have had the opportunity to know and work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. I know Peter as a long time meber of the Middlesex County Early Settlement Panel and a member of the county bar's family law section, of which I am vice-chair. peter has a sterling reputation in the community for compassionate but aggressive reputation of his clients. he is respected by the judiciary and works hard to achieve justice for his clients."
"I have known Peter as a family lawyer for many years, most recently as a court-appointed mediator on a number of his cases. Peter is experienced, thorough and prepared at all times. I have found him to advocate zealously for his clients; however, he never loses sight of the fact the parties to a divorce, in most cases, must interact with each other after the divorce proceeding, thus he promotes a sense of fairness at all times. In my view, Peter is the consummate professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is considerate and knowledgeable. His demeanor with clients is excellent and he is on top of their cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Pete is knowledgeable, professional, and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"I have worked with Peter in the past and have found him to be a fierce advocate for his clients who is respected by both attorneys and judges alike. I highly endorse Peter."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Family, Law, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Family Law, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Family Law, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Family Law, New Jersey Super Lawyer Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Family Law, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Preeminent "AV" Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Family Law, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Family Law, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
R. 1:40 Qualified Family Mediator, Supreme Court of New Jersey
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Family Law, New Jersey Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Partner, Brause, Brause & Ventrice, L.L.C.
1990 - 1998
Associate, Brause & Brause
Associations
Middlesex County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
New Jersey State Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
Middlesex County Assignment Judge's Family Committee
Member
Mddlesex County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel
Panelist
Education
1990
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Lehigh University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English