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 the Best Lawyers in America® list 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. Full award methodology can be found here. Read more