Rhonda Joan Panken

Rhonda Joan Panken

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Family

106 W 32nd St Fl 2, New York, NY

About Rhonda

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

32 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-475 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 32 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1994

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Rhonda J. Panken, Esq.

106 W 32nd St Fl 2, New York, NY, 10001

Law Offices of Rhonda J. Panken, Esq.

The Map Building-The Annex, 515 Valley Street, Suite 7, Maplewood, NJ, 07040

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Rhonda Joan Panken's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Caring, Thoughtful, Professional

I had the pleasure of working with Rhonda for a family legal matter. She was always available, supportive, courteous and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to friends and loved ones and hire her again in a heart beat.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

A lawyer that worked for me

I hired Rhonda Panken to represent me in my divorce case, which was mediated. She helped me reach a deal that exceeded by notion on what was fair. You never know, going into legal battles what to expect unless you're a lawyer yourself or have done battle before. I surrendered my ignorance to her idea...s and trusted her to do what was best for me and what would get everyone through the process as quickly as possible. She did not disappoint. I therefore highly recommend her for representation for and NJ-family related issue.

Posted by Allison | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent No Nonsense Family Lawyer!!

I hired Rhonda to draft a pre-nup for me. As a lawyer, I did not want to waste a lot of time or money but wanted to ensure I had something that protected me and my spouse moving forward. She was easy to work with and very practical!! I really appreciated her expertise as I don't practice family law... - she helped ensure that everything was compliant and didn't add unnecessary legal items! She was great!!

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent lawyer-- highly recommend!

Rhonda is an excellent lawyer whom I trusted completely, which allowed me to focus my emotional and mental resources on raising my child, creating a new home, and becoming a single parent throughout a stressful period in family court. She is compassionate, responsive, and perceptive; she knew my case... backwards and forwards, understood my ex's personality, and crafted a long-term approach that was full of integrity. She explained each part of the case, and the workings of family court, in such a way that she empowered me to fully participate in decision making and to feel that I had agency in how I was being represented.

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Rhonda Joan Panken's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tiffany Burroughs

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Rhonda as opposing counsel for a complex divorce and domestic violence matter. Throughout the two year litigation, Rhonda provided her client skilled and effective advocacy. Notwithstanding the emotional and tumultuous issues of the case, Rhonda remained level-headed, professional, and courteous. I fully endorse Rhonda and I would be happy to work with her again."

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Ani Mason

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rhonda is an incredibly experienced, ethical and hard-working attorney, whom I've had the pleasure of working with over a number of years. She represents her clients vigorously, with integrity, and takes a creative and pragmatic approach to settlement negotiations."

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Kirsten Brodsky

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rhonda is a fantastic attorney and easy to work with. She is a strong litigator and has a an in-depth knowledge of matrimonial law."

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Randy Powers

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am happy to endorse Rhonda Panken as a family law attorney. We worked together on a major case across state lines in which a mother essentially kidnapped a child from the father who we both represented. Together we were able to fight off Mother's attorneys and get the child returned to the Father after extensive hearings. The Father currently has primary custody, and Rhonda was absolutely integral in making this happen."

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Ani Mason

Mediation lawyer

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Kirsten Brodsky

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Randy Powers

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

Pro Bono Attorney of the Month, Legal Services of New Jersey

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Rhonda J. Panken, Esq.

2006 - 2011

Supervising Attorney, Her Justice (formerly inMotion)

2005 - 2006

Supervising Attorney, New York Legal Assistance Group

2002 - 2005

Domestic Violence Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society

Associations

2019 - Present

District Fee Arbitration Committee for Suburban Essex County (DFAC VB).

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Maplewood Chamber of Commerce

Counsel

New Jersey Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2019

District VB Ethics Committee

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

M.G. v. C.M., NYLJ 1202792223427, at *1 (Sup., KI, Decided June 2, 2017); 2017 NY Slip Op 50745 (U); 55 Misc 3d 1223(A)

Client's Motion to Dismiss mother's divorce in UCCJEA matter granted by Kings County Supreme Court.

Travis v. Murray, 977 N.Y.S. 3d 621 (N.Y. S.Ct. 2013)

Settlement following landmark published decision regarding Client's Dog Custody Dispute in Matrimonial matter.

Aprille's Case (Pro Bono)

Reunification of all 5 children with Aprille, and dismissal of DCPP neglect proceedings.

N.J. Div. of Youth & Fam. Servs. v. D.S.H., 425 N.J. Super 228 (App. Div. 2012)

Obtained for client Mother reversal of lower Court's parental rights termination.

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Education

1993

Brooklyn

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2019

Pets are Family: Innovations in Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors with Pets Criminal and Civil Options for domestic violence survivors with pets

Languages

English

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