Thomas R. McConnell is an associate in the firm's Family Law and Litigation Groups. As part of his practice, he handles a variety of family law related matters including divorce, custody and parenting time, interstate and international custody/kidnapping disputes, child support, domestic violence, pre-nuptial and mid-marital agreements, appeals, adoptions, palimony and dissolution of civil unions. His practice ranges from handling uncontested matters to litigating the most complex, high-conflict and large asset divorce cases. In addition to his trial level experience, he has also litigated numerous appellate matters.
Mr. McConnell serves as a Barrister in the Barry I. Croland Family Law Inn of Court assisting newly-admitted attorneys, is a Panelist in the Bergen County Matrimonial Early Settlement Program and volunteers time to the Bergen County Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program representing indigent victims of domestic violence. He has lectured on family law issues and was recently recognized by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as a "Super Lawyer- Rising Star".
Mr. McConnell received his BS, magna cum laude, from St. Thomas Aquinas College, and his J.D. from the Seton Hall University School of Law. He served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ellen L. Koblitz, Presiding Judge, Family Part, Bergen County.