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Practicing family law enables me to support individuals through some of the most challenging transitions of their lives. I can help you with legal representation in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child and spousal support, child custody, interstate custody and relocation disputes, as well as domestic violence matters. As the Managing Partner of the Family Law Practice Group at Callagy Law, I work with a team of passionate negotiators and experienced litigators who advocate tirelessly for our clients. Whatever issue you are facing, you deserve to have my experienced team by your side.
After fifteen years in the banking and insurance industries, I entered the family law field knowing I could make a significant contribution to individuals and their families with my unique combination of financial, legal, and negotiation skills. I am proud of what my team and I have been able to achieve, becoming one of the most compassionate and innovative family law practices in New Jersey.
More About Tanya
I graduated cum laude from Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and was awarded my undergraduate degree cum laude from Caldwell University.
As much as possible, I give back to my professional and personal communities. I have lectured on a variety of legal issues including, custody, child support, and relocation law to fellow attorneys on behalf of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Institution for Continuing Legal Education. In October 2018, I was appointed by the Governor to serve as Chair of the Board of Directors for University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. University hospital is a level one trauma center and the state’s only public acute care hospital.
My community involvement also includes volunteering as a Panelist for the Superior Court, Essex County, Early Settlement Panel and serving as a member of the Family Law Executive Committee for the New Jersey State Bar Association where I Co-Chair the DEI Committee.
Appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court in 2022, I am currently serving a five-year term on the District VB Ethics Committee. In addition to these committees, I am very proud to serve as a Fellow of the American Bar Association and be part of a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Membership in the Fellows is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction, so I am among an inspiring group of leaders in my field.
In 2021 the Essex County Bar Association named me “Family Practitioner of the Year.” I also joined the Board of the Independent Colleges and Universities of New Jersey, a non-profit organization focused on building synergies between New Jersey’s independent universities and advocating on behalf of students. I am very proud to be on the Advisory Board for my alma mater, Caldwell University.
If you are facing a family law issue, I am here for you. I will advocate for your needs and find innovative strategies to address your legal concerns. I represent families throughout northern New Jersey, including Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset and Union.
Awards
- Essex County Bar Association – Family Lawyer of the Year – 2021
- We are the Light – Honoree – National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Bergen/Passaic Chapter
- Super Lawyers Magazine, Rising Star – 2016-2022
- Lectured for New Jersey State Bar Association’s Institution Continuing Legal Education — 2018
- Caldwell University Veritas Award for Excellence in Law and Family Services – Caldwell University – 2018
- New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Families – New Jersey Family Magazine – 2018
- Early Settlement Panelist – Essex County Superior Court Family Part – 2018
- Superb Divorce Attorney – AVVO – 2016-2018
- Morris County Top Family Law Lawyer – Morris Essex Health & Life Magazine – 2018
- Appointment to District VB Fee Arbitration Committee Office of Attorney Ethics of the Supreme Court of New Jersey – 2018
- Appointment as a Guardian Ad Litem – Essex County Superior Court Family Part – 2018
- Family Practitioner of the Year – Hudson County Bar Association – 2017
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – 2017
- Client’s Choice – Avvo – 2017
- Diverse Attorneys of the Year – New Jersey Law Journal – 2017
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – 2016
- Preeminent Client Rating – Martindale-Hubbell – 2015
- 10 Best Client Satisfaction – American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – 2015
- Lead Counsel rating – LAWINFO – 2014-2015
- Client’s Choice Award – AVVO – 2015
- Community Service Award – Coalition of Newark Democrat & Republican District Leaders – 2014
- Client’s Choice Award – AVVO – 2014
- TOP TEN DIVORCE LAW FIRM – The Prime Buyer’s Report – 2014
- Lead Counsel Rating- LAWINFO – 2013
Community Involvement
- For Exceptional Contributions to the Growth of the Law center- Touro College – Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center – 2012
- CALI Award for Civil Rights Clinic – Touro College – Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law center – 2012
- Republican Elector, Electoral College – State of New Jersey — 2012
- For Exemplary Contributions to the Quality of student Life Dean and Faculty of the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center – 2012
Speaking Engagements
- Interviewing Skill, Independent Colleges and University of New Jersey, November 2023
- African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Corporate Awards Dinner, October 2023
- DEI & Alternative Dispute Resolution, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, May 2023
- Business Development – Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey– April 2023
- Cultural Competence & the Client Intake Process – Family Law Summer Institute 2022
- Family Law for Paralegals – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2021
- Attorney Ethics in Family Law Practice New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, July 2021
- Professionalism & Ethics New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, July 2020
- Child Support Practice Tips for the Blended Family New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, November 2020
- Hot Tips in Family Law, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education October 2020
- Family Law Symposium on Crafting Better Agreements – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education – New Brunswick, New Jersey – January 2019
- War of the Roses with Thorns – New Jersey State Bar Association Mid-year Conference Rome, Italy – 2018
- The Attack on the Legal Profession by Non-Lawyers – New Jersey State Bar Association 2018 Annual Convention – Atlantic City, New Jersey – May 2018
- The Domestic Violence Statute and Pop Culture – New Jersey State Bar Association Mid-year Meeting- Madrid, Spain – Oct. 2017
- Top Ten Family Law Cases – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Family Law Summer Institute – New Brunswick, New Jersey – July 2017
- Attorney Ethics in Family Law – New Jersey State Bar Association 2017 Annual Convention – Atlantic City, New Jersey – May 2017
- Hot Tips In Family Law – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education – New Brunswick, New Jersey – November 2016
- Custody and Relocation – Top 40: Matrimonial Law’s Greatest Hits – New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education – New Brunswick, New Jersey – April 2016
Certification
Tanya completed the Harvard Law School Mediation and Conflict Management program.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say About Us
Tanya Freeman was very professional and approachable. She is exceptional attorney and very knowledgeable. She was up front at our consultation and goes above and beyond my expectation. Would highly recommend her!!
Tanya Freeman is my attorney for life! Thank you for all that you do for me.
I sincerely appreciated your help. You're always there for me and my family. You deserved more than 5 stars.
I have nothing but incredible things to say about my process working with Tanya and her team. She came as a recommendation and it was the best decision I made for me. I’ve also provided her to a few others too.