Laurie L. Newmark

Laurie L. Newmark is one of the founding partners of our firm. She is a seasoned litigator and experienced mediator. Laurie’s areas of practice include divorce, child custody and matters involving complex financial issues. Laurie represents victims of domestic violence and also vigorously defends alleged offenders. She handles matters involving grandparent visitation, allegations of child abuse and neglect, and termination of parental right cases with empathy and skill. Laurie is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the State of New York, and the District Court of New Jersey. Laurie is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. She is a NJ qualified family mediator, pursuant to N.J. Court Rule 1:40-12 and is also a Certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Family Mediator. Laurie’s received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Juris Doctorate degree from Seton Hall University, School of Law. As part of her legal training Laurie attended an international comparative law program with American University, Washington College of Law where she had the privilege of observing a French family court proceeding. After graduation from Law School, Laurie completed a Family Part judicial clerkship in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County. During her clerkship she was able to observe matrimonial, domestic violence, abuse and neglect and other sensitive matters. Laurie also completed the prestigious American Bar Association, Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute in Houston, Texas as part of her Family Law training. While Laurie is a skilled trial lawyer, she is also a strong believer in alternate dispute resolution. She wholeheartedly supports the mediation process and pursues cooperative resolutions avoiding litigation when appropriate. She routinely participates in private and court-appointed mediation as an alternative to court litigation. Laurie also volunteers as a panelist for the Morris and Passaic County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel Mediation Program.