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Morris County Family Lawyers

Serving all of New Jersey

Today, more than ever, our lives are in constant motion. Our families are similarly dynamic, ever-evolving and adapting to the rapidly changing world around us. At Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC, our seasoned divorce and family law attorneys ensure that through the process of resolving your family matter, you feel empowered, not overwhelmed. Providing unwavering support, undivided attention, and unflinching advocacy, our team invests in your cause, working tirelessly to pave your path toward a brighter tomorrow.

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Division Of Assets

What makes us Different?

Our practice is founded upon the idea that our clients deserve the extensive resources of a large firm, as well as the attentive, personal interaction of a small one. Seeking to achieve this delicate balance, we foster dynamic, long-term relationships and the utmost in client satisfaction. By first learning your unique needs and priorities, we are able to formulate innovative solutions that serve both you and your family’s best interests.

Meet your team

When addressing legal matters involving your family, the process can feel like a roller-coaster: emotionally-taxing, intensely conflicting, and fraught with anxiety about the future. The significance of these matters underscores the need for a steady team of legal professionals on your side.

Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC is dedicated entirely to divorce and family law practice. Our highly qualified New Jersey divorce attorneys and paralegals have the knowledge, skill and compassion to answer all of your questions and to zealously advocate on your behalf.

Four of our partners are among the two-percent of their peers who are recognized by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as matrimonial law attorneys. As renowned members of the legal community, they uphold a standard of excellence that is adopted by every member of our accomplished team.

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Paul Townsend- New Jersey Divorce Lawyer

Paul H. Townsend, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney Dominic A. Tomaio

Dominic A. Tomaio, Esq.

Laurie L. Newmark, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiles while wearing a gray blazer with black trim. She stands against a blurred indoor background.

Laurie L. Newmark, Esq.

A bald man in a dark suit and tie stands indoors, exuding confidence. He has a slight smile and is looking directly at the camera. The background is softly blurred, with hints of a building or structure. This poised figure could be none other than John E. Clancy.

John E. Clancy, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney Nicole A. Cioffi

Nicole A. Cioffi, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney Grace Eisenberg

Grace Eisenberg, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney Carly J. Steinberg

Carly J. Steinberg, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney Rita Jerejian

Rita T. Jerejian, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney Angela M. Scafuri

Angela M. Scafuri, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney Angela V. Tafro

Angela V. Tafro, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney Jason J. Miller

Jason J. Miller, Esq.

New Jersey family law attorney David Giannini

David Giannini, Esq.

Pegeen C. Williams, Esq.

Cynthia J. Lambo, a woman with long dark hair, smiles at the camera in a black blazer over a patterned blouse. The softly blurred background hints at an indoor setting, adding to her poised and professional demeanor.

Cynthia J. Lambo, Esq.

Anna Maria Petracca, a woman with long blonde hair, wears a black blazer over a white blouse. She poses with a neutral expression in an indoor setting, surrounded by blurred elements in the background.

Anna Maria Petracca, Esq.

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Eric A. Parisi, Esq.

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Our team of skilled divorce and family lawyers includes court-approved mediators pursuant to court Rules, ferocious litigations, court-appointed Guardians Ad Litem, attorneys who work with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency and panelists for New Jersey’s Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel Mediation Program. Our attorneys also serve as published authors, trusted legal resources for prominent publication and media outlets, and instructors for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, as well as some of New Jersey’s most revered law schools.

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All named partners are certified matrimonial attorneys

The Supreme Court of New Jersey, through its Board on Attorney Certification, designates only those lawyers who demonstrate exceeding levels of experience, education, and knowledge in matrimonial law to be Certified Matrimonial Law Attorneys. Of the 80,000 practicing attorneys in New Jersey, only approximately 160 are Certified Matrimonial Attorneys, including five of our partners.

We will guide you Along the way

At Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC, our highly experienced attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to individuals involved in all types of family and domestic matters, including divorce, child custody, domestic violence, grandparents’ rights, and many others. Our firm has the resources and reputation to take on the most complex and contentious family law cases, in the most effective manner possible at all levels of the court. We embrace direct negotiation and the mediation process as a tool for settlement of child custody, child support and other financial issues. When you enlist our firm, you can move forward with confidence that whatever direction your case takes, we will guide you toward a positive resolution.

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What Our Clients Think

"Forever Grateful"
Lisa K

"Professional, Supportive & Knowledgeable"
Ravi M.

"Paul Townsend is simply the most driven, experienced, capable, focused, and the best lawyer in this field"
Aaron O.

"I was lucky to have Laurie in my corner."
Neera B.

"Dom Tomaio has helped many of my clients through the difficulties of a divorce. He’s professional and fights vigorously for his clients at every turn."
Marty E.

"Exceptional Attorney"
Jim S.

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