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BRIAN C. MARTEL

Brian is a member of ShapiroCroland Matrimonial and Family Law Department. Since joining the firm in September 2004, Brian has devoted 100% of his professional time to family related matters. Prior to joining the firm, Brian clerked for the Honorable Edward V. Torack of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division , Family Part, in Bergen County.

Brian received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. Brian is admitted to practice before both the federal and state courts of New Jersey as well as the state courts of New York.

Brian is a member of the Family Law sections of the American, New Jersey State, Bergen, Essex and Passaic County Bar Associations and is also a Barrister in the Barry I. Croland Family Law Inns of Court.

Education 
J.D., Seton Hall School of Law (2003)
B.A., University of Maryland (1999)

Practice Areas
Family Law and Matrimonial Law, including all aspects of Pre-nuptial Agreements, Divorce, Child Custody (including interstate and international custody disputes), Alimony, Child Support, Property Distribution, Domestic Violence, etc.

Bar Admissions 
State of New Jersey 
State of New York 
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Awards & Recognitions
New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2009 and 2010)

Professional & Community Involvement
Member, American Bar Association
Member, New Jersey State Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division)
Member, New York State Bar Association
Member, Bergen County Bar Association
Member, Passaic County Bar Association
Member, Hudson County Bar Association
Barrister, Barry I. Croland Family Inns of Court 
Participant, New Jersey Office of the Public Defender Post-Conviction Relief Appeal Program

Clerkship 
Honorable Edward V. Torack, Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, Bergen County (2003–2004) 

Miscellaneous 
Chief Justice, University of Maryland Interfraternity Council (1999)
President, Maryland Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (1998 - 1999)