Law & Mediation Offices of Bonnie Blume Goldsamt

Bonnie Blume Goldsamt has practiced law in New Jersey for almos 30 years, and has substantial experience in the areas of family law and divorce, mediation. She has advised and representing clients in all aspects of divorce and family law cases, including:

• Adoption
• Alimony/Maintenance
• Annulment
• Child Custody, Time Sharing, and Co-Parenting
• Child Support
• Post-Judgment Modifications
• Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
• Equitable Property Division
• Separation Agreements
• Parenting Plans

Ms. Goldsamt is eminently qualified to assist with your family law matters. Her broad experience has given her a thorough understanding of the law. Moreover, she knows how to pursue her clients’ interests in a sensitive, caring, and cost-effective manner. She has worked for small and large law firms. Much of her current practice focuses on family law matters, including divorce.

As a complement to her family law practice, Ms. Goldsamt also has expertise in family business disputes, wills, trusts and estates, guardianship, complex civil litigation, and conflict resolution.

She is a member of the Bars of the State of New Jersey (1979), the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (1979), the United States Supreme Court (1987), and the State of New York (1990).

Education

• Sarah Lawrence College, B.A., 1967
• New York University, M.A. (Politics), 1971
• Rutgers Law School, J.D., 1979

Bar Associations and Other Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• New Jersey State Bar Association
• Bergen County Bar Association
  • Trustee, 3 terms
  • Numerous committees, including Family Law Committee
• Essex County Bar Association
  • Family Law Executive Committee
• Women Lawyers in Bergen County
  • Secretary (1983 – 1985), President (1985 – 1987), Trustee (1983 – 1988)
• Morris County Bar Association

Honors and Activities

• Former Associate Adjunct Professor of Family Law, Seton Hall Law School Center for Social Justice
• Recipient, New Jersey Supreme Court Certificates of Appreciation, including for “Meritorious Public Service”
• Recipient, New Jersey State Bar Association James B. Boskey Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner of the Year Award.
• New Jersey Supreme Court, District V-C Ethics Committee, Suburban Essex
• New Jersey Supreme Court Family Practice Committee
• Who’s Who in American Law; Who’s Who in American Women

Ms. Goldsamt has been involved in numerous professional and community activities, and has been recognized for her active participation in civic affairs. She frequently lectures and publishes on issues of interest to the legal and lay communities.

Fees

Initial telephone conferences are at no charge. Hourly rates, consultation fees, and retainer will be discussed and determined based on the requirements of your case.

Other Information

Offices conveniently located in Hackensack (Bergen County) and Verona (Essex County) serving Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Morris, Sussex, Union, Hudson and Middlesex Counties.

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