Bruce P. Matez APM - Philadelphia, PA
Attorney at Weir LLP
Divorce and Family Law Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
1339 Chestnut Street Suite 500 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia / New Jersey Divorce and Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce and Family Law
- Divorce and Family Law Mediation
- Collaborative Divorce
- Divorce and Family Law Arbitration
- Custody and Parenting Time
- Support
- Arbitrations
- Domestic Violence (Restraining Orders)
Litigation: 60%
Attorney Information
Overview
Bruce is a lifelong resident of Southern New Jersey and has been practicing family law for 25 years and is a divorced father who has a healthy relationship with his former wife. Early in his career, Bruce recognized the inefficiencies and inadequacies of the Family Court system as a means for helping spouses navigate the emotional, legal and financial issues in their divorces. He was determined to find a better way for people to resolve their differences other than in the traditional adversarial system which tends to rip families apart and create more animosity and ill feelings between divorcing spouses. In 1995, just 6 years into his legal career, Bruce attended a 40 hour Divorce Mediation training and has been mediating divorce and family law cases ever since. In 2011, upon learning about Collaborative Divorce, Bruce attending a training to become a Collaborative Attorney, and was instrumental in bringing Collaborative Divorce to South Jersey. Bruce is extremely proud of his accomplishments and successes as a Mediator, Collaborative Attorney, Arbitrator, Parenting Coordinator, and Litigator. Bruce’s focus and goal is to help his clients reach fair and equitable settlments, avoid the anxiey, stress and financial burden of litigation through the court, and spend less money on attorneys and more on themselves and their families. He takes the time to educate his clients on the law, explain the range of possible resolution of issues, the likely best and worst case scenarios, and works toward an amicable resolution of the issues based upon his client’s informed, rational, and reasonable decision, as well as his/her best interests. Bruce strives toward striking a healthy balance between effective negotiation and strong advocacy. When necessary and appropriate, he uses his knowledge, experience and strong advocacy skills in litigation. When necessary, Bruce is a tenacious advocate and litigator. His ability to effectively communicate with his clients, empathize, listen, provide personal service, analyze issues, and represent their interests with knowlegde and skill, has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues, judges, and clients, as well as the gratitude of many of his former clients.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Community Service Award- Camden Comprehensive Center for Fathers, 2010
- 2012 Top Family Law Attorney, SJ Magazine
- 2011 Top Family Law Attorney-Divorce Mediation, SJ Magazine
- 2010 Top Attorney-Family Law, SJ Magazine
- 2004 Awesome Family Law Attorney in South Jersey, South Jersey Magazine
Education
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Legal Education
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Villanova University School of Law,
Villanova,
Pennsylvania, 1989
J.D.
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Villanova University School of Law,
Villanova,
Pennsylvania, 1989
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Non Legal Education
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University of Maryland,
College Park,
Maryland, 1986
B.A.
Major: English
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University of Maryland,
College Park,
Maryland, 1986
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Gerstein Grayson, LLP, Associate & Family Law Dept. Manager, 1998 - 2006
- Law Office of Bruce P. Matez, Esquire, Sole Practitioner, General practice, 1992 - 1997
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Samuel D. Natal, Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part and Criminal Division, Camden County, 1989 - 1990
- Steinberg & Ginsberg, Voorhees, NJ, Associate, General practice, 1990 - 1992
Pro Bono Activities
- Camden Comprehensive Center for Fathers, 2009 - 2013
- Rutgers University School of Law Domestic Violence Pro Bono Project, 1992 - 2000
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1989
- Pennsylvania, 1989
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1989
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2000
Specialties and Certifications
- Matrimonial Law, Supreme Court of New Jersey, 2003
Other Affiliations
- South Jersey Collaborative Law Group, 2011 - 2013
- Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, 2010 - 2013
- International Association of Collaborative Professionals
- New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
- Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of court (1996-2013) (Executive Committee 1999-2010 (Membership Chair, Programming Chair, Treasurer))
- American Inns of Court Foundation (1996-2013) (New Jersey Liaison (2007-2010))
- University of Maryland Alumni Association & Terrapin Club
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Beta Kappa
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Contact
1339 Chestnut Street
Suite 500
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215-309-8660
Fax: (215) 665-8464
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.weirlawllp.com/
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