Attorney Profiles

Patricia M. Barbarito, a former Chair of the Family Law Section, New Jersey State Bar Association has practiced law with the firm since 1980. 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.

In 2004, Ms. Barbarito was selected to receive the Saul A. Tischler Award from the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section. This prestigious award is presented annually in recognition of a person who has made a substantial impact upon the development of family law and the legal profession. 

Ms. Barbarito is 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.