Atty. Andrew M. Wolfenson
Our firm mantra is "providing our clients with a fresh start" - whether assisting them through the often-difficult process of divorce, the confusing process of bankruptcy, the nerve-wracking but exciting process of purchasing a new home or business, or the formality-heavy process of changing one's name. Our firm's goal is to best prepare our clients for the next stage of their lives - a goal that we take extremely seriously.
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About Andrew M. Wolfenson at a glance
Andrew M. Wolfenson is a Senior Partner based in Union, New Jersey, practicing at Wolfenson & Ashkenazi, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, residential, wills, and chapter 7. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1991), and New York (1992). Educated at Fordham University (J.D. Articles, 1991) and Franklin & Marshall College (B.A. Editor, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Union, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Our firm mantra is "providing our clients with a fresh start" - whether assisting them through the often-difficult process of divorce, the confusing process of bankruptcy, the nerve-wracking but exciting process of purchasing a new home or business, or the formality-heavy process of changing one's name
- Our firm's goal is to best prepare our clients for the next stage of their lives - a goal that we take extremely seriously
- Since forming my own firm almost 30 years ago, I have earned the respect of my clients, adversaries, and the courts in Northern and Central New Jersey
- In both 2025 and 2026, I have been selected as a New Jersey "Super Lawyer," an accolade earned by only 5% of attorneys in the state of New Jersey and which is based on peer recommendations, peer reviews, and the awarding company's independent research
- I have been honored with membership in the prestigious "Lawyers of Distinction," and have been selected as one of "New Jersey's Best Family Attorneys" by NJ Family Magazine for the past seven years
- I have also been appointed by the courts on numerous occasions to assist by serving in roles such as Special Fiscal Agent or court-appointed Administrator of an Estate
- Despite the long hours at the office, however, I also have a life outside of the law
- In addition to being an attorney and spending time with my family, I am also an author, having written the legal thrillers "In His Ex-Wife's Defense," "In His Own Defense," and "Deadly Fantasy: A Baseball Story"
- All books are available on amazon.com and for Kindle
- I also serve as the Commissioner of a Fantasy Baseball League
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew M. Wolfenson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Andrew M. Wolfenson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New Jersey →
Andrew M. Wolfenson is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in New Jersey →
Andrew M. Wolfenson is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in New Jersey →
Andrew M. Wolfenson is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in New Jersey →
Andrew M. Wolfenson is one of 8,886 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Union are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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