Atty. Patrick W. Harrington
Patrick W. Harrington is Of Counsel to the O’Cathain Law Group, LLC where his practice is limited to family law, having practiced in this area for over 35 years.
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Patrick W. Harrington is an Of Counsel based in Hackensack, New Jersey, practicing at O'Cathain Law Group. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1987), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1987), District of Columbia (1993), and New York (1994). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Seton Hall University (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Hackensack, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick W. Harrington is Of Counsel to the O’Cathain Law Group, LLC where his practice is limited to family law, having practiced in this area for over 35 years
- Patrick’s responsibilities encompass all aspects of divorce and family law from the time a client retains our firm, through preparation for trial or settlement, and final resolution
- In addition to divorce cases his practice includes representation prior to marriage, i.e. preparation and review of premarital agreements, as well as resolution of issues after judgment is entered and where needed appellate work, as well as non-dissolution matters
- Patrick is a graduate of the Seton Hall University School of Law and, upon graduation, clerked for the late Hon. Sylvan G. Rothenberg, J.S.C., who was then assigned to the family part in Passaic County, New Jersey
- This clerkship piqued his interest in family law and propelled him to what has now been a long career concentrating on that field
- He is noted for his work ethic on behalf of his clients, always seeking the best possible result for them while they navigate what is inevitably a difficult period in their lives and, at the same time, offering an empathetic ear
- PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS • New Jersey State Bar Association • Bergen County Bar Association
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Hackensack 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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