James M. Newman
877-505-0597 (Toll free)
James M. Newman is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a matrimonial law attorney and principal of the Law Offices of James M. Newman and Associates of Freehold, New Jersey. Mr. Newman is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and serves as a municipal judge in various jurisdictions. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
A 1969 graduate of the New York University School of Law, Mr. Newman was admitted to the New York Bar in 1970. He continued his studies at the university and completed his Master's in Law degree in 1975. That same year he was admitted to the New Jersey Bar.
Mr. Newman is a member of the Monmouth County Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, American Judges Association and American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers among others.
Areas of Practice
- Adoption
- Alimony & Spousal Support
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Business & Commercial Law
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Family Law
- Paternity
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Real Estate
- Estate Planning
- Domestic Partnerships
- Civil Unions
Certified Legal Specialties
- Matrimonial Law Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
Bar Admissions
- New York, 1970
- New Jersey, 1975
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1970
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1970
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1975
- U.S. Tax Court, 1976
Education
- New York University School of Law, New York, New York
- LL.M., Master of Law(s) - 1975
- New York University School of Law, New York, New York
- J.D. - 1969
- Honors: Member, Moot Court Board
- Queens College, City University, New York
- B.A. - 1966
- Major: Political Science
References
- Freehold Saving and Loan Association
Honors and Awards
- Listed, Marquis Who's Who Publications Board
- Who's Who in the East, 1986-87, 1989-90, 1991-92
- Who's Who in the World, 1999 - Present
- Who's Who in American Law, 1999 - Present
- Who's Who in Emerging Leaders, 1999 - Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Borough of Englishtown, Municipal Court Judge, 1990 - Present
- Borough of Farmingdale, Municipal Court Judge, 1990 - 2006
- Township of Manalapan, Municipal Court Judge, 1991 - Present
- Township of Marlboro, Municipal Court Judge, 1985 - 2006, 2010 - Present
- Borough of Fairhaven, Municipal Court Judge, 1995 - 2003, 2006 - Present
- Borough of Hightstown, Municipal Court Judge, 2006 - Present
- New Jersey Bar Association, Member
- Mercer County Bar Association, Member
- Judges Association, Monmouth County, President, 1995
- Monmouth County Bar Association, Trustee, 1998; 2001 2006; Secretary 2007-2008; Treasurer 2008-Present
- Monmouth County Bar Association, Family Law Committee, Co-Chair, 1997 - 1998
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, Board of Managers 2006 - Present, 2004 - Present
- New Jersey Monthly, Named Super Lawyer, 2005 - 2010
- Borough of Farmingdale, Municipal Court Judge, 2011 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Marlboro, Deputy Mayor, 1976 - 1980
- Marlboro, Public Defender, 1984 - 1985
Fraternities/Sororities
- Phi Epsilon Pi
