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Tanya N. Helfand

Helfand & Associates

32 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Divorce ...
New Jersey, New York

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Education

Pace University: J.D.; 1992

Union College: B.A. (1989) | English; 1989

Professional Experience

Attorney - Owner: Helfand & Associates; 1996 - Current; Firm currently has three attorneys. Approximately 70% of our practice is family law. There are numerous instances of filed Domestic Violence cases which encompass the trial and prosecution or defense of the offenses within the Domestic Violence Act in Superior court and municipal court. Ms. Helfand supervises the defense of municipal court matters handled by her office in addition to those arising from Domestic Violence issues. The firm also handles bankruptcy, personal injury and municipal court matters. Tanya N. Helfand, Esq., specifically handles the complex financial divorces and bankrutpcy matters.

President: Big of New Jersey I, Inc. and Big of New Jersey III, Inc.; 1991 - 1996; Owned and operated five retail stores concurrently selling sports memorabilia and collectibles, appearances with athletes in major malls including Willowbrook, Garden State Plaza, South Street Seaport, Woodbridge and Rockaway Townsquare Mall

Associate: Law Office of Herman Osofsky; 1993 - 1994; Duties included preparation of pleadings; court appearances and meeting with clients; exclusively matrimonial law

Certifications

Certificate in Construction Management: New York University

40 hour Mediation Training: New Jersey ICLE

Additional 40 hr. Mediation training: Columbia University

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Training: New Jersey ICLE

Certified Matrimonial Attorney: Supreme Court of New Jersey

Professional Associations

Central Jersey Family Inn of Court: Member; Current

Morris County Early Settlement Panel: Panelist; Current

Court Appointed Mediator: Mediator; Current

NCJW: Member; Current; Activities: Pro bono legal family work

Jewish Family Services - Central New Jersey: Board of Directors; Current

UJA: Board of Women's Philanthropy; Current

JVN: Board of Governors; Current

Morris County Surrogate's Office: Guardian; Current; Activities: appointed attorney for incapacitated indviduals

Morris County Bar Association: Member; Current

Essex County Bar Association: Member; Current

Morris County Chamber of Commerce: Member; Current

Hanover Township Chamber of Commerce: Member; Current

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys: Member; Current

New Jersey Business and Industry Association: Member; Current

New Jersey Turnaround Management Association: Member; Current

Rockaway Township Planning Board: Prior member; Current

New Jersey Women in Business: Member; Current

International Association of Collaborative Lawyers: Member; Current

New York State Bar # 2494102: Member; 1992 - Current

New Jersey State Bar Association: Member; 1992 - Current

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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New Jersey
Since 1992

New York
Since 1992

Fees

Free Consultation
Free 1/2 hr Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted
Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

DUI & DWI

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death