We are proud to announce that five attorneys from Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group have been named to the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, a distinction based entirely on peer recognition and reserved for the nation’s most accomplished lawyers.
This year’s honorees include:
Dianna C. Cavaliere – Best Lawyers for Family Law
Robyn Howlett – Best Lawyers for Family Law and Lawyer of the Year in Family Law for the Toms River region
Carmela Novi – Best Lawyers for Family Law
Rachel Partyka – Best Lawyers for Family Law
Judge Philip Maenza (Ret.) – Best Lawyers for Family Law Mediation
To be named to Best Lawyers in America® is no small feat. The honor is based entirely on peer review — meaning other highly regarded attorneys in New Jersey nominate and evaluate the candidates. The process measures professional expertise, ethics, and a consistent record of achieving strong results for clients.
Why This Recognition Matters
“These awards are more than titles — they represent the trust and respect our attorneys have earned from their peers,” said Bari Weinberger, founder and managing partner of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group. “We are deeply honored to see their hard work, skill, and commitment to serving our clients recognized in such a meaningful way.”
In addition to this year’s Best Lawyers accolades, 2025 has already been a year of achievement for the firm:
- Named a Best Law Firm for 2025 in family law
- Multiple attorneys recognized as New Jersey Super Lawyers, awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys in the state
- Two attorneys honored as Rising Stars for their exceptional work early in their careers
Our Commitment to Clients
Awards like these reflect our firm’s unwavering commitment to protecting clients’ rights, safeguarding children, and securing positive futures for families across New Jersey. Every client’s situation is unique, and our mission is always to provide the skill, compassion, and advocacy they need to move forward with confidence and clarity.
At Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group, we are proud to be New Jersey’s largest law firm focused solely on family and matrimonial law — and even prouder to have our attorneys recognized for the exceptional service and results they deliver every day. If you’re facing a family law matter, we invite you to request a consultation and experience the skill, compassion, and advocacy that set our team apart.
If you are facing a family law matter and need trusted legal guidance, request a initial consultation today.
Five of Weinberger Divorce & Family Law Group’s attorneys named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America® list