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Meridith J. Bronson
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Meridith represents high-net-worth individuals in all aspects of family and matrimonial law. She provides support to clients, including high earners and their spouses, in complex matters related to divorce, separation, alimony/spousal support, child custody, child support, mediation, and post judgment issues. Recognized for her ability to draft precise and detailed agreements that anticipate future issues and stand the test of time, Meridith assists in the negotiation and drafting of marital and property settlement agreements, premarital and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, and custody and parenting agreements. She is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney and has been published on topics related to family law.

Over the course of 40 years in family law practice, Meridith has developed a sophisticated understanding and knowledge of the financial issues that impact equitable distribution and the calculation of child and spousal support. She provides guidance in matters related to closely held businesses, complex valuations, and the analysis of corporate benefits including stock options, restricted stock, deferred benefit plans, and retirement benefits.

Meridith has been involved in numerous high-profile cases throughout her career. Her clients benefit from her practical insight and creative approach to the resolution of difficult issues. She is committed to helping her clients reach a fair and amicable resolution of their matrimonial disputes with integrity, empathy and sound advice. 

Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey, 1984
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1984
Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney

Education

  • Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1984
  • Drew University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1980

Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent (a trademark of Internet Brands, Inc.)
  • Listed in New Jersey Super Lawyers (a Thomson Reuters business) in the Family Law practice area (2005 – 2010)

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Clerkships

  • Former law clerk to The Honorable Herbert S. Glickman, Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, Essex County (1984-1985)

Representative Matters

  • Represented a high-net-worth spouse and assisted in obtaining a favorable valuation and preserving a significant portion of assets.
  • Participated as supporting counsel in representation of a spouse seeking alimony despite receiving significant income producing assets.  Secured a substantial award of alimony at the conclusion of trial.
  • Represented a high wage earner and was able to reach a creative settlement that provided reasonable support while safeguarding upswings in the client’s future earnings.

Memberships

  • New Jersey State Bar Association: Family Law Section 
  • Barry Croland Family Law American Inn of Court, Master
  • Bergen County Early Settlement Panel Program (Panelist, 1986-2005)

Committees

  • New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics District IIB Ethics Committee (former member, 1991-1995)

Personal

  • Montclair YMCA Swim Team (Board Member, 2003-2010)
  • Verona High School Lacrosse Parents Association (Board Member, 2008-2010)
  • Phi Beta Kappa Society