Mark S Guralnick

Mark S Guralnick

4.7
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Cherry Hill, NJ
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

National Headquarters, Offices throughout the U.S.A., including, Cherry Hill, NJ

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

All aspects of divorce and separation, including child custody, child support, alimony, palimony, dissolution and annulment, property division, domestic violence, adoption, marital fraud, locating hidden assets, cheating spouses,

40%
Family 40%

All aspects of family law, divorce and domestic relations, including child custody, child support, alimony, palimony, dissolution and annulment, property division, domestic violence, adoption, marital fraud, locating hidden assets, cheating spouses, abuse and neglect.

42 years

40%
Criminal Defense 10%

Wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases, trials and appeals, including murder, rape, robbery, burglary, kidnap, arson, conspiracy, theft crimes, sex offenses, drug offenses, motor vehicle violations, drunk driving, white collar crimes, financial crimes.

42 years

10%
Personal Injury 10%

All aspects of injury law, including auto accidents, truck accidents, boat, airplane and motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, defective products, workplace industries, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, negligence, premises liability, negligent supervision, negligent security, hospital and nursing home negligence.

42 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 100-350 per hour

Contingency

20%-45%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 15 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 30 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 35 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1986

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 40 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1985

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick Professional Corporation

National Headquarters, Offices throughout the U.S.A., including, Cherry Hill, NJ

Offices throughout NJ, PA, FL, NY, MA and other states

PLEASE CALL US TO FIND AN OFFICE NEAR YOU., Various towns and cities, NJ

Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick

923 Haddonfield Road, Suite 300, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002

Law Offices of Mark S. Guralnick

433 Plaza Real, Suite 275, Boca Raton, FL, 33607

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Mark S Guralnick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Karolina | August 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

EXCELLENT & COMPASSIONATE & DILIGENT

Mr Guralnick had represented me in a difficult and ugly divorce. He has advised me well in all stages of the process. My case was complicated as it envolved a child custody battle, two child custody evaluations, as well as one of parents international habitation. Mr Guralnick had advised me how to a...ct in the best interest of my child, and a quick resolution to this case. He told me when to be aggressive and stand my ground and when to compromise in order to resolve the issues of my case. He is an understanding, compassionate lawyer, who truly represents best interest of his client and knows how to guide one to the best result. As stresful as divorce can get, Mr Guralnick was my voice of reason to the best possible resolution. Mr Guralnick is incredibly professional and knowledgeable in the family law, national and international child custody battles, as well as marital split of assets determination (at least these were key elements of my divorce). Mr Guralnick has extensive law experience and is very well knowledgeable of the various practices of the area and knows how to guide a client through the process. I am giving Mr Guralnick the highest rate, 5 stars, for his expertise and services. Thank You Mr Guralnick, I appreciate your guidance

Posted by Melissa | July 31, 2015 | Child Custody

SKILLFUL, DYNAMIC, AND TIRELESSLY DEDICATED

Mark S. Guralnick saved my life! After the sudden death of my husband, my children and I were thrown into a number of difficult legal situations. Not only was he able to give all of us timely advice and counsel, but he expertly filed papers in several states to protect our assets and prevent further ...turmoil in our lives. His pro-active response to the burdens that consumed our daily lives was not just a personal blessing, but was also an exercise in masterful legal work as we witnessed Mr. Guralnick winning arguments concerning jurisdiction, child custody, financial benefits, insurance and contract rights. Mr. Guralnick was always available to us on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Unlike other attorneys, he communicated by cell phone, text messaging, email, and any other way that I needed, allowing us to forge a strong attorney-client relationship. What separates Mr. Guralnick from other attorneys is his preparedness: He thoroughly researches everything, completely investigates the facts and gathers the supporting evidence and prepares the client for the courtroom experience. His investigative skills are readily apparent. I strongly recommend Mark S. Guralnick. Because of his unyielding commitment to my case and the patient manner in which he dealt with my challenging circumstances, I now have a new lease on life. And I know that there is an attorney who can competently, skillfully, and passionately handle the most difficult situations.

Posted by Ryan C. | May 17, 2013 | Child Custody

AMAZINGLY WELL-PREPARED

I was referred to the Mark S. Guralnick after the father of my children abruptly walked out on us. My situation, at that time, was complex as I was a newly single mother of two young children and completing my senior year of college. I retained Mr. Guralnick to help me obtain full custody of our chi...ldren and to secure New Jersey as the home state of the children. The father had moved to Pennsylvania and I feared he would try to take the kids there. I wanted a lawyer to lock in New Jersey as the state with jurisdiction, and to set up a visitation schedule that would not interfere with my schooling and with my children’s care. Unlike many other law firms, Mr. Guralnick cultivated the resources of many different experts, and he worked diligently on my case by interviewing friends, family members and co-workers. Mr. Guralnick had put a substantial amount of time and effort into my case. In the beginning, I was planning to go to trial over the custody issues, but in the end, I decided that it would be in the best interest of everybody involved to keep this out of court. I must say, looking back, that the tireless efforts by Mr. Guralnick and his staff is what made this case so easy to settle. We had so much solid evidence, so many exhibits, so much documentation – we were so ready to take it to court – that we were in a position of great strength to negotiate to the best possible settlement for me and my children. Mr. Guralnick drew up a Settlement Agreement that met the needs of the children, myself and their father. He then set up an informal settlement conference between the father and me, in which Mr. Guralnick reviewed and explained the Settlement Agreement to both of us, allowing us to make changes and helped us work through topics that we previously could not agree upon. In the end we both signed the Agreement, and it was filed with the Court and it has been in effect ever since. I am grateful for all the time and effort that Mr. Guralnick put into my case, and I could not be happier with the results. I would highly recommend Mr. Guralnick, especially in any cases involving family law, divorce and child custody. He knows how to deal with these issues patiently and strategically.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

lawyer referral

I was referred to Mark Guralnick through a coworker who knew of him and his work. He represented our family during a six year long case in which he worked swifly,tirelessly and brilliantly. He later handled other legal matters for our family with equal results. He is knowledgable and well versed t...o handle an array of legal matters. Our family can highly recommend him.

Posted by Shaun | January 13, 2010 | Personal Injury

Great PI Attorney

I hired Mr. Guralnick to represent me in a personal injury case involving a slip and fall on a cruise ship in Florida (I live in New Jersey). He has been extremely professional in handling my case, keeping me up to date on exactly what is going on and giving me a great sense of reassurance that ever...ything will work out well in the end. He is also very knowledgeable about the special issues in my case, given that I don't live in the state where my accident occurred. Mr. Guralnick has been phenomenal at explaining the special issues this creates in a way that I can understand very clearly. Moreover, he has worked with my doctors to make sure that all of my medical records are being provided in a timely fashion and to be sure that any billing issues are taken care of. Over all, I have had an amazing exprience thus far working with Mr. Guralnick and I would recommend him to anyone who may need legal services.

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

1993

Watson Award for Oustanding Dissertation in the Social Sciences, Temple University

1983

Newsmaker Award for Public Education News, National Education Association

1983

Florida School Bell Award, Florida Education Association

1983

Award of Excellence, National Education Association

1981

Schnader Award for Outstanding Legal Reporting, Philadelphia Bar Association

1979

Spot News Reporting Award, New Jersey Press Association

1979

First Place - Reporting on Murdered Policeman, Burlington County Press Association

1973

Sixth Prize, Clover International Poetry Competition

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Managing Attorney, Mark S. Guralnick, A Professional Corporation

2008 - 2010

Assistant Professor of Law and Society, Ramapo College of New Jersey

2000 - 2002

Counsel, Budd Larner P.C.

1987 - 1992

Managing Partner, Garber & Guralnick

Associations

2009 - 2010

Law and Society Association

Member, Professional Issues Committee

2007 - 2008

International Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee

2002 - 2004

New Jersey State Bar Association, International Law and Organizations Section

Chair

1996 - 2009

American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

State of New Jersey v. John Kindt, Jr.

Successful on subsequent appeal

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Wayne O'Brien Aultman

Prevailed on appeal, reversed by Supreme Court

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Education

2022

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

MS - Master of Science in Forensic Medicine

2021

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

MS - Master of Science in Accounting

2005

Columbia University

M.B.A.

2005

London Business School

M.B.A.

2000

University of London

LL.M.

1996

Bennington College

M.F.A.

1993

Temple University

Ph.D.

1984

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

J.D.

1983

Nova Southeastern University

M.P.A.

1979

Temple University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

Lawline.com

Family Law- CLE Attended

Publications

2016

Thomson/West Group (Published annually since 1999) Guralnick's New Jersey Family Law Annotated (17th edition)

2016

Wolters Kluwer (Hardback, 1,650 pages) Fracking Law and Policy

2012

American Bar Association (18 chapters covering all major areas of law) Formulas for Calculating Damages

2010

Specialty Technical Publishers: Two Volumes (1,500 pages) Employment Law: A Comprehensive Guide for the American Workplace

2007

NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education The Portable NJ Interstate Child Support Handbook

2002

NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education The Portable New Jersey Equitable Distribution Handbook

2000

NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education The Portable Alimony Handbook

1992

American Bar Association Press Interstate Child Custody Litigation

Languages

English

Italian

Gujarati

Hindi

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