With one of the largest matrimonial law departments in New Jersey, the law firm of Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C.
has the right team to get the job done.

EACH DIVORCE PRESENTS UNIQUE ISSUES. The more complex a case is, the more issues arise. Finding one lawyer who has expertise in these areas can be difficult, but Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost can solve this problem for you: they offer an experienced team of lawyers covering the full spectrum of family law.

With 16 attorneys in their matrimonial-law department, this firm tackles cases from the most simple to the most complex. Each attorney in the department concentrates on a particular area. Fees are based on the particular lawyer's level of experience. A divorcing client who comes in with a fairly straightforward matter enjoys the benefit of having an experienced matrimonial lawyer work on his or her case at a very reasonable rate. A client with a complicated case can take advantage of the knowledge and experience of a senior partner.

CONTACT New Jersey Divorce Lawyers Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. 165 East Main Street (Route 53) P.O. Box 3010, Denville, NJ 07834-3010 Tel: (973) 627-7300 Fax: (973) 627-0869 Website: www.EinhornHarris.com

"We offer our clients a team approach," says Patricia Barbarito, a partner in the matrimonial department at Einhorn. "Teams are assigned to complex matters to ensure that clients' phone calls are returned promptly, that routine work is done at an associate's billing rate, and that the strategy and major decisions are undertaken by a more experienced lawyer."

Barbarito, a certified matrimonial lawyer and former chair of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, is the 2004 recipient of the Tischler Award, presented by the New Jersey State Bar Association for lifetime contributions to the advancement of family law. She has practiced law with the firm for the last 26 years.

"Our practice is general, but we are not general practitioners," says Barbarito. "A matrimonial case often involves other legal issues that can be addressed by an attorney in one of our departments — such as estates & trusts, business/commercial, real estate, criminal or personal injury."

The firm's philosophy is unique in that each case is analyzed and an action plan is formulated so that the case doesn't develop a "life of its own". "Our experience and training enable us to approach issues in a very clear and organized fashion," says Barbarito.

The matrimonial attorneys in this firm know that divorce is a major life transition, and they attempt to make the process as straightforward and painless as possible for each of their clients.

The firm's policy is to attempt to resolve cases by negotiation first, but they are not reluctant to defend their clients' rights in court. "We always attempt to settle a case, but we are trained advocates and are prepared to litigate a case if need be," says Barbarito.

The law firm has been providing clients with high-quality, cost-effective legal services since 1961. Located in Denville, the hub of Morris County, this full service law firm employs attorneys with a wide range of experience. Their team of experienced lawyers seek to provide the understanding, personal involvement, and objectivity necessary to address their clients' unique legal issues.

THE MATRIMONIAL LAW TEAM

Patricia M. Barbarito, a former Chair of the Family Law Section, New Jersey State Bar Association has practiced law with the firm since 1981. A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, Ms. Barbarito handles cases in the area of divorce, custody, domestic violence and related areas. Ms. Barbarito also oversees a team of matrimonial attorneys uniquely suited to handle a wide range of cases, from simple to complex, permitting a client to have their particular needs met in a cost effective fashion.

Extensive involvement with the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, membership of the Family Division Practice Committee of the Administration of Office of the Court's for the Supreme Court of New Jersey, have resulted in Ms. Barbarito being integral in the shaping and practice of law in the matrimonial area.

A prominent speaker in the Family Law field, she has lectured extensively for the institute of Continuing Legal Education, various civic organizations, and has appeared on numerous television programs regarding matrimonial law. A Certified Arbitrator, Ms. Barbarito has orchestrated seminars, supervised legal interns for the New Jersey Battered Women's Service and has established the Battered Women legal advocacy project. Ms. Barbarito has also been a co-chair person for the task force on domestic violence court procedure sub-committee in Morris County, and a Trustee of the Morris County Bar Association.

Michael R. Ascher, a partner with the firm, gained extensive trial experience as a Deputy Attorney General in the Division of Criminal Justice and as Assistant Passaic County Prosecutor. He is presently engaged in a litigation practice handling both criminal and complex civil matters. His practice includes drunk driving defense cases and matters involving the Division of Youth and Family Services.

Michael also serves as a member of the Morris County Criminal Practice Committee as a Contract Litigator Arbitrator.

Peter T. Harris, Esq. has been a senior partner in the firm of Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. since joining the firm in 1974 after completing a clerkship in the Appellate Division. Mr. Harris successfully completed and published an article for the Rutgers Law Review and graduated among the top few students in his law school class.  Mr. Harris has practiced matrimonial law for over twenty-five years in both the trial and settlemant of divorce cases. Mr. Harris has extensive experience in cases involving custody and divorce cases involving equitable distribution of businesses, real estate, stock, stock options, retirement plans and other complex financial issues.  Mr. Harris frequently appears in court in all the northern counties of New Jersey including Morris, Essex, Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Bergen, Hunterdon, Union and Somerset counties. He also appears in several central and southern counties as well.

Mr. Harris has for many years participated in the Morris County Early Settlement program.

Bonnie C. Frost is Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C.'s Administrative Partner. Since joining the firm in 1985, Ms. Frost has practiced in the Matrimonial area, handling various cases such as divorce, custody, domestic violence, and paternity issues. She has authored numerous works in the area, including the Women's Legal Rights Booklet. She co-authored the State Bar, Family Law Section's Position Paper on Matrimonial Law 1997. In addition to being a member of the State Bar Family Law Executive Committee since 1994, she is also a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, Fellow of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and Secretary of the District Court Ethics Committee.

Ms. Frost has actively taught seminars and classes on the following subjects: Institute of Continuing Legal Education- Federalization of Family Law (June 1993), and Summer Family Law Institute (Summer 1997) Professional Responsibility (Spring 1998) What is or Should Be The Current Standard in Alimony (Summer 1998). She also has six published cases - Benda v. Benda (UCCJA Emergency Jurisdiction); Finelli v. Finelli (rehabilitative alimony), JPVWW (paternity); McGee v. McGee (alimony as it pertains to a person with a live-in relationship followed by a marriage); Oliver v. Ambrose (entire controversy doctrine); and Reinbold v. Reinbold (pension benefits).

Practicing in the area of family law, Thomas Snyder handles important matters such as Pre-nuptial Agreements, Divorce, Grandparent’s Rights, Custody/Visitation, and Child Support. He was previously a Law Clerk for the Honorable Peter B. Cooper in Essex County, NJ. Mr. Snyder has participated in the Central Jersey Family Law Inns of Court, and volunteers as an attorney for the Jersey Battered Women’s Service.

Mark Wechsler joined the firm in 1997. Mr. Wechsler served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Martin A. Herman prior to beginning the private practice of law. Mr. Wechsler has been certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, has lectured for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education and serves a s Blue Ribbon Panelist for the Morris County Early Settlement Panel Program. Mr. Wechsler practices in the matrimonial and general practice areas.

Ms. Fortunato joined Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C. in 1997. She practices in the area of Matrimonial Law, including adoptions and termination of parental rights cases.

For more information or to arrange a consultation,
contact Patricia Barbarito at:

Einhorn, Harris, Ascher, Barbarito & Frost, P.C.
165 East Main Street, (Route 53) P.O. Box 3010, Denville, NJ 07834-3010

Phone: (973) 627-7300
Fax: (973) 627-0869
e-mail: cpessolano@einhornharris.com
Website: www.EinhornHarris.com

Patricia Barbarito has written the following articles :

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• "Should I tell my lawyer the whole truth?"
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