I have had the privilege of knowing Christine Dalena my entire life, and much like her esteemed…read morefather--an exceptional attorney with an outstanding reputation--she has built a legal career defined by excellence, integrity, and results. Christine is hands down the best matrimonial attorney in the state, bringing a rare combination of skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her clients. Christine is not just any lawyer; she is a Super Lawyer who delivers outcomes without unnecessary billing or distractions--you don't pay for white noise, you pay for real action. As someone who has personally used her services, I can confidently say she is in a league of her own. She has represented my family, ensuring that we remained whole, where other attorneys may have created division or animosity. Throughout my career in real estate and tax accounting, I have worked closely with numerous attorneys and law firms. Many people turn to me for recommendations, knowing that my reputation is one I take very seriously. Without hesitation, I can say that Christine is someone I trust implicitly. She has earned her stellar reputation through dedication, hard work, and consistently achieving great results for her clients. Her rise to becoming a partner at Laufer, Dalena, Jensen & Doran, LLC at an early age is a testament to her commitment and exceptional abilities. What truly sets Christine apart is her ability to win cases in a way that is both amicable and strategic. She is direct, efficient, and never wastes time--her focus is always on securing the best possible outcome for her clients. Beyond her legal acumen, Christine has a remarkable personality that makes you feel valued and supported. She builds strong relationships with her clients, making them feel as if they are part of her family. Time and time again, I hear the same glowing feedback from those who have worked with her. Family law requires a unique combination of compassion, toughness, and deep understanding, as it involves navigating sensitive and complex matters. Christine embodies all these qualities. She listens intently, follows her clients' instructions, and provides honest guidance when necessary. With over 35 years of experience handling a wide range of clients--from high-profile individuals to everyday people--she treats everyone with the same level of respect and care. During life's most difficult moments, Christine is the unwavering advocate you need. I cannot say a single negative thing about her because she is truly passionate about her work and her clients. If you are seeking a lawyer who gets results while ensuring a smooth and supportive legal process, Christine Dalena is undoubtedly the one to trust.

I was divorced 3 1/2 years ago. This lawyer only cared about money instead of truly helping me, as…read moreI was a stay at home mom. I was charged non stop for emails that were never responded to. I was charged non stop for communication on things that we've already discussed before. Then towards the end of the divorce, I was handed off to another lawyer which, I was then charged for this lawyer to look over my files and send me her own emails, when I never even agreed to another lawyer. Recently I went to her for help with my ex not following our agreement and parenting time. She could care less and basically just wanted me to hire her again without offering any advice on what I could possibly do. I think she's just money hungry and can care less about truly helping you.

more than two years, Zach has guided me calmly with patience and professionalism through an…read moreincredibly frustrating custody case. The detail, organization, and compassion from not just Zach and Toni, but everyone in the office has made the hardest part of my life significantly easier. Even though I may not be their only client, they sure do make me feel as if I am when it's time to pour attention into the my matter, and the passion delivered from emails to a court hearing proves how much they care about their clients. This isn't a family owned business, but rather a family committed to fighting for yours. I will forever remain thankful for all that they do and have done.

I Highly recommend Damiano Law offices. Toni represented me in family child custody and child…read moresupport court. Everything went flawless . I couldn't be happier!!!

Melissa created a safe space during mediation where I felt closely listened to and advocated for,…read moreyet she remained impartial between both parties so we felt equally supported in pursuit of a fair settlement. She is empathetic, clever, and generously wise - the unexpected angel I needed in my divorce. She worked out a better settlement than I imagined possible and I am forever grateful for her professional assistance in helping me move forward to the next chapter of my life. The supporting staff at Family Focused Legal Solutions are equally amazing. I greatly appreciated their patience and flexibility when we struggled with the defendant and the courts to settle a date for mediation. In summary, Melissa Ruvolo is an exceptionally skilled mediator and I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a incredibly sharp and compassionate lawyer in their corner.

I hired the Ruvolo group without hesitation after my consultation with Laura. She's incredibility…read moreknowledgeable and helped me develop a strategy to navigate my highly contested divorce. Although I mostly worked with the top associate on her team, she had complete oversight of the case and made herself available whenever I needed her. She manages the practice like a well oiled machine and ensures that everyone on her team is efficient and responsive. I highly recommend this practice with no hesitation.

Karen Willitts was assinged to defend me. I have a mental disability which makes things difficult…read moreto understand. As the defendant's attorney, Ms. Willitts decided on her own to create the divorce document (charging me), she appears to have accepted a bribe from the other attorney to blow the case. Ms. Willitts created a 2 inch thick [EXPENSIVE] divorce decree hiding a plethora of penalties and extra payments. Including a $50k cash bribe paid to the claimant to "release custody rights" that Ms. Willitts "negotiated & claimed was typical". We already had the custody agreement IN PLACE! [the $50k bribe requirement came later.]. By the time Ms. Willitts was done, she had tricked me out of everything I own, leaving me in debt (versus the original split of ~$300k to each party). Loss: -100% house equity. 85% of my personal premarital retirement account. All my personal stock accounts & bank accounts. My vehicle. My right to work. Ms. Willitts handling of the case forced me to take a loan for $50k to pay the bribe after everything else was secretly given away. Ms. Willitts appears to have intentionally destroyed my life to improve her own. Run.

James Yudes and his team are the BEST in New Jersey. We found them through one of their former…read moreclients named in a published case that Yudes and Mazza handled. We googled the client's name and called him up to ask him what he thought of them before we hired them. The former client immediately and strongly responded "They are the best and no one is better!" Based on that call, we hired Yudes and his team and we are so glad we did. We only wished we had found them earlier before we hired two other family law attorneys and firms in NJ who were no where near as good as these guys. We are both (non-family law) NYC corporate attorneys who can appreciate good lawyering and these guys are top flight! Their command of the law, and their ability to understand and weave the facts of our case with the law to create clear, concise legal arguments, is stellar. We were in awe of their legal drafting and their oral argument skills. The very experienced head judge Yudes argued before for our case was hanging on every word Yudes said and appeared to agree with every legal point Yudes made. It doesn't get any better. Yes, they are expensive, but they are worth it! We previously hired two other NJ firms who also were expensive and were supposed to be good, but they weren't even close to being as good as these guys are and they each made mistakes and missed things that cost us more money in legal fees down the road.

Highly recommend Geraldene Sherr Duswalt for all your Law needs. Highly respected in all aspects…read moreof the Law. Offices in New Jersey and New York. I recommend that you inquire for all your needs. Specialized I'm Matrimonial, Bankruptcy, Wills and Deeds and Business. She is truly for the client.. 5 's

I would highly recommend this lawyer, she represented me in my divorce. She was aggressive and…read morevery knowledgeable about the law and how the courts work. Her office was efficient and easy to work with, she did not over charge me and she got me a great result under the circumstances.

Marvin Hammerman helped me with a difficult and nuanced issue involving multiple facets of a…read moremultifamily home closing. He was very knowledgable about the issues discussed and eminently fair in both handling how to proceed with me as a client and describing what he could bring to the table. While we didn't ultimately work together, it's because he thoroughly reviewed my documents and listened, and help me realize what the core issues were, for which his services were not necessary. He is the right mix of someone who delivers value, empathy and competency for his clients, and I would trust him for any legal issues in the future.

They keep playing with me, Shelby was retaliating because of my attitude, she never returned calls…read moreect ect when I finally got her on the phone she denied it and played the victim, then her lawyer sided with her, I settled on my own got noting 5.900, but anyway it is what it is this was one of the worst experience I had ever had with a lawyers firm.

Peter, Sandra, and Anna are fantastic. They did everything in their power to assist my husband to…read moreget full/sole custody of his son. They are always available, anytime we would have an issue, and we had many.... They helped my husband file a petition for custody and multiple OSC's, he even had to fight an appeal, all which ended up being a slam dunk. I strongly recommend this firm and having had experience with two other lawyers before this firm, it is obvious that the timely results that Peter, Sandra and Anna produce are due to their superior knowledge of the law and to their craft. Thank you!!

I retained Mr. Cedeño with little notice ahead of my Family Court Trial. He came highly recommended…read moreby a great friend of mine who took notice of Mr. Cedeño abilities as his ex spouse attorney. That says a lot right there considering he wasn't his own attorney but fighting against him. Mr. Cedeño sat down with me, listened to everything and asked me what outcome I was desiring. He showed up before me every court date, ready to go. On his first appearance in White Plains Family Court, he was able to accomplish far more in one day than my previous attorney did in 3 years. On day one he got my TRO dismissed, and I was awarded temporary custody. We know how difficult it is in family court for Fathers or Men to be awarded custody. You're lucky if you even get visitation these days. With Mr. Cedeño there were no surprises, he explained everything to me up front . He has made trips back and forth to White Plains Family Court with and without me present on my behalf advocating and fighting for my son and I. He has continued to fight for me even now that my case is over. I am truly elated about this experience and now focusing on raising my son and recovering from these last 3 years of Family Court Trauma. I highly recommend Mr. Cedeño and his team, and suggest you articulate what your goal is and any concerns upfront.

I was pleased to have been met by the owner of the firm during the consultation and Galit assured…read moreme I'd be well taken care of by the attorney assigned to me. I absolutely was. Genevieve clearly always had my best interests in mind throughout my divorce negotiations, and she was also very sensitive to the emotional aspects that arose. Her experience helped to set my expectation and I appreciated her step-by-step guidance throughout the process. I was also very impressed that Galit continued to carve out time with me to discuss any issues I might have experienced, and to ensure I was satisfied with the service.

I strongly recommend against utilizing this law firm. I cannot in good faith recommend this law…read morefirm due to very poor service and excessive charging of said poor service. The attorney Steven Cohen disappeared from my case halfway through the process, and both Steven Cohen and attorney Allison Ramelson-Kert gave poor advice that nearly prevented me from achieving my goal in court. It was very disappointing to have Cohen and Ramelson-Kert offer no support to perform the final important services to help achieve my goal. Additionally, their billing department, specifically Keysy Gordon, is excruciatingly slow to respond and sends incomplete invoices. The experience with this law firm during an incredibly painful and traumatic time period only added to the pain. The value in this law firm is simply awful. Please stay away from this law firm. Save yourself further pain and wasted money during what is likely a trying time in your life.