Robert Kornitzer, Esq.
Founder/Managing Lawyer
Bob brings over two decades of family law experience to your case. A past Founder and Chair of Pashman Stein Walder Hayden’s Family Law Group, he brings expertise in all aspects of family law including divorce litigation, mediation, arbitration, post-judgment litigation, custody, relocation, domestic violence, premarital agreements, asset protection agreements, grandparents’ rights, spousal and child support.
He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. He has been ranked by Best Lawyers as one of NJ’s top Family and Divorce attorneys for the past five years. As a dual Law and MBA degree holder from Boston University, with extensive business experience, Robert Kornitzer brings unique expertise in both the legal and financial aspects of all issues related to divorce. Your assets will be in good hands.
Bob was recognized by the American Bar Association’s Military Pro Bono Project, a nationwide program that connects junior-enlisted service members in need of pro bono legal help in custody matters with volunteer attorneys throughout the nation. He proudly continues to represent active military personnel in custody and support matters.
Professional/civil activities
Fellow of AAML (American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers)
Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the State of New Jersey
Member of the AACFL (American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators)
Qualified Mediator by the State of New Jersey
New Jersey State Bar Association (Family Law Section)
Passaic County Bar Association, Trustee (Family Law Section member; past Chair-Education Committee)
Bergen County Bar Association (Family Law Section, Professionalism Committee)
Barry Croland Family Inns of Court
Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist (Passaic, Bergen)
District V-B Ethics Committee
CPE Seminars (Divorce Planning – A Primer for the C.P.A.; Asset Protection in the Context of Divorce Planning
Certified Arbitrator – American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Court-appointed Discovery Master
Extensive client representation through Rabbinical Courts (NJ and NY)
Court-appointed Arbitrator
Accolades
Ranked in the 2016-2026 editions of Best Lawyers list for Family Lawyer
Ranked – 2016-2026 for Family Law Arbitration, Mediation, and Attorney
Member AACFL (American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators)
Representative Seminars and Presentations
“Prenuptial Agreements, Reconciliation and Mid-Marriage Agreements. Soup to Nuts” NJAJ Seminar, April 30, 2015.
“Family Law: Advanced Issues” National Business Institute, November 14, 2014
“Divorce and Children” Rutgers-New Jersey Medical Center (Newark), March 7, 2014
“Asset Protection in the Context of Divorce Planning” July 19, 2012
“Divorce Planning – A Primer for the CPA” January 2011
“Professionalism in Daily Practice” seminars by Bergen County Bar Association” 2015, 2017, 2018