Atty. William P. Lemega
William is a skilled trial attorney who focuses his practice on complex matrimonial and family law matters including but not limited to divorce, mediation, property division, alimony, child custody and parenting time issues, child support, adoption, post-judgment litigation, prenuptial agreements, appellate practice, and domestic violence matters. William has been awarded the designation of Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, which is a designation achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in the State of New Jersey.
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About William P. Lemega at a glance
William P. Lemega is a Partner based in Somerville, New Jersey, practicing at Lyons & Associates, P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and child support. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2009) and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (2009). Educated at The New England School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of Scranton (B.S. Criminal, 2004). Serves clients in Somerville, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William is a skilled trial attorney who focuses his practice on complex matrimonial and family law matters including but not limited to divorce, mediation, property division, alimony, child custody and parenting time issues, child support, adoption, post-judgment litigation, prenuptial agreements, appellate practice, and domestic violence matters
- William has been awarded the designation of Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, which is a designation achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in the State of New Jersey
- In 2018, 2019, and 2020, he was selected to be included on the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Family Law
- Also in 2020, William was selected as a Top Lawyer in Morris County by Morris/Essex Health & Life Magazine and included on the list of 10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, as published by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- William is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey and the U.S
- District Court, District of New Jersey
- He is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, the Morris County Bar Association, the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, and serves as a Panelist on the Morris, Hunterdon and the Somerset County Early Settlement Panels
- In 2018, the Supreme Court appointed William to the District Ethics Committee for Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren Counties (DEC XIII), upon which he continues to serve
- William received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Scranton and graduated from The New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts
- After graduating law school, William enjoyed a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Thomas J. Critchley, Jr., J.S.C., in the Morris County Superior Court, Family Part
- Since then, he has devoted his private practice exclusively to matrimonial and family law matters
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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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Somerville 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.
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