Atty. Jonathan W. Wolfe
Jonathan Wolfe focuses his practice on sophisticated business litigation and significant matrimonial disputes. He began his career practicing as a member of the Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy litigation department in New York.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Livingston, NJ
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About Jonathan W. Wolfe at a Glance
Jonathan W. Wolfe is a family law attorney based in Livingston, New Jersey, practicing at Skoloff & Wolfe PC. Admitted to practice in New York, Superior Court, New Jersey, Superior Court, New Jersey, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and New York, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Educated at New York University (J.D., 2002) and Cornell University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Livingston, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan W. Wolfe
- Jonathan Wolfe focuses his practice on sophisticated business litigation and significant matrimonial disputes
- He began his career practicing as a member of the Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy litigation department in New York
- Mr. Wolfe utilizes his background in financial disputes to represent leaders or the spouses of leaders from the business, professional and entertainment/sports communities in complex matrimonial matters
- A significant portion of his practice is devoted to business valuation, the treatment of trust assets in divorce and the protection of non-marital assets
- He also assists clients in all other aspects of matrimonial and family law, including custody, parenting time, and the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Since joining S&W in 2003, Mr. Wolfe has continued to represent publicly and privately held corporations, partnerships and individuals in complex, high-stakes business litigation
- In a victory that received national media attention, Mr. Wolfe successfully defended a hedge fund and an individual against multi-billion dollar civil racketeering and conspiracy claims
- He has experience pursuing and defending a wide range of business and investment disputes, including claims for breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, securities and accounting fraud, tortious interference, unfair competition, breach of restrictive covenants, and misappropriation of trade secrets
- He has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants at the trial and appellate levels in the state and federal courts in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and the United States Supreme Court
- He also frequently serves as local counsel for out of state law firms
- Professional Activities Mr. Wolfe has served as a member of the American Bar Association’s Executive Committee, Board of Governors and House of Delegates, and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
- He has held numerous leadership positions in the American Bar Association Family Law Section and General Practice and Small Firm Division, including Chair of its Family Law Committee
- He has served on the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Executive Committee of its Family Law Section, Chair of its Young Lawyers Division and received its 2008 Professional Achievement Award
- Honors & Awards Mr. Wolfe has been listed as one of the “Leading Lawyers In America” by Best Lawyers, one of the nation’s “500 Leading Lawyers” by Lawdragon, and a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine
- He has been named a “New Leader of the Bar” by the New Jersey Law Journal and one of the top “40 under 40” business leader by NJ BIZ
- In recognizing Mr. Wolfe, Lawdragonstated “proving his diverse litigation talents, Wolfe represented Katie Holmes in her New York divorce from Tom Cruise and successfully defended a hedge fund against an $8 billion RICO claim
- The New Jersey Law Journal noted that “Wolfe has excelled at both ‘bet your company litigation’ and high-profile matrimonial disputes.”
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan W. Wolfe's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan W. Wolfe handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Livingston.
Family Law in Livingston
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Livingston
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 Livingston 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 venue, 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.
Livingston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Livingston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Livingston Choose Jonathan W. Wolfe
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan W. Wolfe's practice in the field of family law.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, Superior Court, New Jersey, Superior Court, and New Jersey, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Jonathan W. Wolfe can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Jonathan W. Wolfe's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Livingston
A Livingston-based practice means Jonathan W. Wolfe attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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