Laura is a member of the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law department where her practice is
exclusively devoted to family law and related matters, including all aspects of divorce.
Laura completed a dual clerkship for the Honorable Miguel de la Carrera, J.S.C. of the Superior
Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Passaic County.
Laura served the first half of her clerkship
with Judge de la Carrera in the Chancery Division, Family Part of Essex County and served the
second half with Judge de la Carrera in the Law Division, Criminal Part of Passaic County.
Laura is a cum laude graduate of Rowan University and received her law degree from New York
Law School.
Laura is admitted to practice before the State Courts of New Jersey. During law
school, Laura served as a judicial intern to the Honorable John E. Selser (RET) of the Superior
Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, Passaic County.
Laura was appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to the Bergen County District IIB Fee
Arbitration Committee for a four-year term.
Laura is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Bergen County Bar Association
and the Barry I. Croland Family Law Inns of Court.
Education
J.D., New York Law School (2012)
B.A., cum laude, Rowan University (2007)
Practice Areas
Family Law and Matrimonial Law
Bar Admissions
State of New Jersey
Awards & Recognitions
New Jersey Rising Stars (2020-2021)
Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department, Scholarship Recipient (2011 &
2012)
Professional & Community Involvement
Member, Barry I. Croland Family Inns of Court
Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
Member, Bergen County Bar Association
Clerkship
Honorable Miguel de la Carrera, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Passaic County
and Chancery Division, Essex County (2012-2013)
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