WATCHUNG, NJ, July 29, 2024 — Jeralyn L. Lawrence, Esq., has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Drawing on years of expertise in divorce and family law, Ms. Lawrence excels as the founder of Lawrence Law, where she handles simple and complex cases involving divorce litigation, child support, alimony, custody and parenting time issues, property settlements, adoption and guardianship advice, domestic partnerships, domestic violence cases, and more. As managing partner, she has overseen cases for celebrities, professional athletes, and other high-profile individuals. Previously, she gained valuable expertise as an attorney with Norris McLaughlin between 1996 and 2018. Throughout her career, Ms. Lawrence has argued cases before the Supreme Court on behalf of the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers regarding the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, alimony modifications based on cohabitation and palimony.

Due to her vast knowledge and experience, Ms. Lawrence has been featured in the media many times. In addition to being interviewed in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the American Bar Association Journal, the New Jersey Law Journal, Reuters, Bloomberg, NJ Biz, and Law360, she has been a guest on multiple radio shows, news shows, and podcasts. Over the years, she has leveraged her expertise on the Jessie Frees Show, NJ Spotlight News, Mighty MERP, NJ Morning Show, Nothing But the Truth, Legally Blissed, and the Radio Times.

A certified matrimonial attorney in New Jersey, Ms. Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Arts from Kean University in 1992. Subsequently, she expanded her professional knowledge by completing a JD at the Seton Hall University School of Law graduating second in her class. Driven to remain abreast of ongoing industry changes, she aligns herself with the New Jersey State Bar Association, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Bar Association, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the New Jersey Association of Justice, to name a few. Previously, Ms. Lawrence served as president of the New Jersey State Bar Association and chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Section and as president of the New Jersey chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and president of the Somerset County Bar Association.

In conjunction with her professional endeavors, Ms. Lawrence has made significant contributions to the community. She supports the Warren and Watchung Police Departments, the local fire department and Lions Club, and Dress for Success, demonstrating her commitment to public service and community welfare.

Ms. Lawrence’s exceptional career has been punctuated by numerous accolades, including being named the Professional Lawyer of the Year by the Somerset County Bar Association in 2014 and by the New Jersey State Bar Association 10 years later. She also received the Her Hero Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York City Bar Association, the Saul Tischler Lifetime Achievement in Family Law Award from the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the Lawyer of the Year Award from the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey. Her most cherished role was serving as president of the New Jersey State Bar Association and leading its 17,000 members.

Ms. Lawrence’s journey to success has been paved with hard work and dedication, but she attributes her achievements to the relationships she has built with her colleagues and the reputation she has earned in the industry since graduating from law school. Her future goals include making a positive impact on the legal profession through the Supreme Court, where she is advocating for attorney wellness and various initiatives following her Presidential Task Force, Putting Lawyers First, which sought to improve the practice of law for lawyers.

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