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Amanda S. Trigg - Saddle Brook, NJ
Park 80 West-Plaza One250 Pehle AvenueSuite 401 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Lesnevich, Marzano-Lesnevich, O’Cathain & O’Cathain, LLC
Saddle Brook Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Amanda Trigg, who recently joined Cohn Lifland’s Family Law practice as a partner, is recognized as a leader in the family law bar. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Past President of its New Jersey Chapter. Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney, Amanda has served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Amanda has also been trained by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as a Matrimonial Law Arbitrator.
In 2018, Amanda was named the 2018 Hackensack Family Lawyer “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers. In 2019 she was awarded Bergen's Top Lawyers, (201) Magazine. Since 2007, Amanda has been named a New Jersey Super Lawyer. New Jersey Monthly selected Amanda as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey, in all legal fields from 2008-2015, and as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey, across all legal fields, from 2015-2018.
By giving educational seminars to lawyers and financial experts in New Jersey and nationally, on important family law issues like finding, valuing and dividing assets, alimony and child support, child custody, parenting time and other rights of husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and children, Amanda constantly enhances her experience and expertise. She keeps up-to-date on trends and changes in family law so that her clients can always be confident in following her advice and developing strong strategies with her to protect their children, their income, their assets and their futures
Amanda strives to help every client work with her to create a promising vision for their family. She builds a team with every client, guiding them through the complex and challenging process of protecting their family. Everyone needs different information that is specific to their situation, including support from the best appraisers, forensic accountants, tax advisors and other experts. Amanda works with every client to develop a personalized strategy to protect their interests and keep them in control of their lives.
Clients trust Amanda’s experience and expertise, and they value the way she respects their concerns and priorities. She believes in the power of a well-organized, well-informed attorney/client team, and in helping every client reinvent their family life.
About Amanda S. Trigg
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Litigation
- 100%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
- Georgia
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey
Other Affiliations
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and New Jersey Chapter, 2006 - Present
- Executive Committee, Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, 2004 - Present
- Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer and U.S. Chapter, 2015 - Present
- Member, New Jersey Supreme Court Family Practice Committee, 2015 - 2017
- Master, Matrimonial Lawyers’ Alliance of New Jersey, 2017 - Present
- New Jersey Family Lawyer, Editorial Board member, 2010 - Present
Education
- Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia
- Brandeis University
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Classes and Seminars
- Speaker, Family Law Symposium, “What I wish I knew then,” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, January 2021
- Panelist, “Remarriage and Blended Families,” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, November 2020
- Moderator, “How to Successfully Develop an International Family Law Practice,” International Academy of Family Lawyers, November 2020
- Moderator, “What is a Career Worth? Paying for the non-economic contributions and earning potential sacrificed by the partner or co-parent who stays home,” International Academy of Family Lawyers, May 2020
- Speaker, Family Law Symposium, “Understanding and Using Different Trusts as Tools In Family Law Cases,” New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, January 2020
- Speaker, Alabama Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, “What you see is what you get – or is it? Finding Hidden Assets,” December 2019
- Speaker, Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, “Social Media/ Professional Conduct,” October 2019
- Speaker, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Business Valuation Resources National Divorce Conference, “Practice Management & Social Media” and “Hidden Assets,” May 2019
- Speaker, Drafting Matrimonial Settlement Agreements, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, March 2019
- Moderator, “Pre-marital and Immune Assets,” Family Law Symposium. New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, January 2019
- Moderator, “Family Law Certification Course,” New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, in conjunction with the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, October 2017
- Speaker, “Unique Families/ Unusual Parenting Plans,” American Bar Association Family Law Section, October 2017
- Speaker, “Which Way Do I Go? (Education and Family Law),” New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, May 2017
- Moderator, “Domestic Violence,” 2017 Family Law Symposium New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, January 2017
- Moderator, “What every attorney should know about Family Law.” New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, November 2016
- Panelist, “Hot Tips in Family Law,” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, February 2005, September 2006, September 2007, October 2009, October 2010, October 2011, November 2012, November 2014, November 2016. Moderator: November 2013
- Speaker, “LGBTQ Issues in Mediation.” New Jersey Administrative Office of the Courts May 2016
- Moderator, Family Law Symposium New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, January 2016
- Speaker, “Cohabitation and Alimony” New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, January 2016
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Amanda S. Trigg
Included on the 2025 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2012 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2010 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2009 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2008 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
- 2007 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers & International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers® “Top 100 Lawyers in New Jersey,” featured in New Jersey Monthly, 2015-2021. This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters*
- Selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers® “Top 50 Women Lawyers in New Jersey,” featured in New Jersey Monthly, 2013-2021. This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters*
- Selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers®* list featured in New Jersey Monthly, 2011-2021. This award is conferred by Thomson Reuters*
- Selected to the New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars® * list featured in New Jersey Monthly, 2007-2010*
- Selected to the list of Best Lawyers in America, in the areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration, 2015-2022*
- Hackensack Family Lawyer “Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers, 2018-2021*
- Amicus Curiae Contribution Award, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2016
- Legislative Recognition Award, New Jersey State Bar Association, 2013 and 2005
- Selected to the list of “40 Under 40,” The New Jersey Law Journal, recognized as one of “40 under 40” attorneys by the New Jersey Law Journal, 2009*
- Selected to the list of Bergen County's "Top Lawyers," 2019-2020, in Family Law. This award is conferred by Bergen magazine
Office Information
Address
Park 80 West-Plaza One250 Pehle AvenueSuite 401 Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
Phone
Fax
- (201) 845-9423
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday - Sunday Closed
Publication
Articles
- “What you see is what you get – or is it? Finding Hidden Assets.” Co-Author. The Value Examiner, November/ December 2020
- “Initial Consults with Clients with Special Needs Children: The Good, The Bad, and The Necessary,” Co-Author. American Bar Association, Family Advocate, Vol. 42: Issue 3, January 2020
- “Pleading “the 5th” in Family Law.” Co-author. New Jersey Family Lawyer, December 2018
- Court Rules Editor, The Basic Guide to New Jersey Divorce, Vol. I & II, 2017
- “Home Sweet Home – or not? Real Estate and Family Law,” New Jersey Law Journal, April 2017
- Author, “Home Sweet Home – or not? Real Estate and Family Law,” New Jersey Law Journal, April 2017
- “Initial Consults with Clients with Special Needs Children: The Good, The Bad, and the Unnecessary,” Family Advocate, Winter 2020
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