Atty. Jay R. Atkins
Mr. Atkins has been practicing law for the past 49 years.
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Jay R. Atkins is a Partner based in River Edge, New Jersey, practicing at Atkins, Tafuri, Minassian, D'Amato, Beane & Miller, P.A.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1969). Educated at University of Maryland (LL.B., 1968) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in River Edge, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Atkins has been practicing law for the past 49 years
- He specializes in family law, including custody and relocation, criminal law, zoning and land use law and the occasional civil matter that piques his interest
- Mr. Atkins has tried numerous criminal cases in the Federal and State Courts and numerous matrimonial cases in the State Courts
- Mr. Atkins has frequently been appointed by the Court as a guardian for children, mediator and as a special discovery master
- He is regularly selected to the Super Lawyers of New Jersey and New Jersey Monthly Magazine by his peers
- Education Graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Class of 1965 President of Senior Class, Member of Student Counsel, President of Junior Class Member of Varsity Baseball Team Graduate of University of Maryland School of Law, Class of 1968 Political Science and Government Major Judicial Law Clerks Honorable Benjamin P. Galanti, Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division of Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County Honorable William J. Arnold, Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Civil Division, Bergen County 1968-1969 Employment Founding Partner of the Law Firm of Draesel, Sunshine, Atkins, now known as Atkins, Tafuri, Minassian, D’Amato, Beane & Miller
- 1979 – Present Partner in the Law Firm of Skiba Atkins, Hackensack, New Jersey, specializing in criminal law, family law, and personal injury work and land use law
- 1972 – 1979 Partner in the firm of Goldberg & Atkins, Hackensack, New Jersey, specializing in criminal defense work
- From 1972 – 1974 Associate in the Law Office of Lucille P. Russell, Esq. prominent attorney in North Arlington, N.J
- 1969 – 1971 Mr. Atkins was a former prosecutor of the municipalities of Emerson, Rochelle Park, and Montvale and the former municipal attorney for Rochelle Park
- Positions/Memberships Past Chairman of the Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee
- Past member of the Family Law Committee, Bergen County Bar Former member of the Bergen County Ethics Committee
- In the course of his career Mr. Atkins has has handled the following types of cases: • Medical Malpractice Cases • Dental Malpractice Cases • Substantial Family Law Matters • Substantial Criminal Matters • Various Complicated Construction Litigation • Various Civil Litigation A sampling of Mr. Atkins clients have included: • Van Natta Heating & Air Conditioning • Greenway Construction Company • K. Hovnanian, Inc. • Victorio Builders • Signature Builders • Cinelli Iron & Metal, Inc. Mr. Atkins has been married to his wife, Sherri, for 50 years, has 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 River Edge 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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