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Firm Overview
 

At The Micklin Law Group located in Nutley, New Jersey, our mission is to meet the needs of our clients with personal service and customized counsel. Unlike many of the large law firms, where individual clients often become "lost in the shuffle," our group follows every detail of your case from beginning to end. The Micklin Law Group is comprised of an experienced team of professionals equally committed to personal client care and the best possible outcomes.

ourstaffWe pride ourselves on going above and beyond to serve our clients. We will communicate with you on a regular basis, keeping you informed of significant events in each step of the legal process.

We know that issues involving family law can be extremely personal, difficult and painful. We treat our clients like valued family members and work to mitigate factors that can make a stressful situation worse. Positive relationships with clients are our most valuable asset. You can rest assured that we not only bring the experience and skill to provide you with expert legal representation, but that we will treat you with the attention, sensitivity and support that you deserve.

Each client and each situation is unique. At The Micklin Law Group, we focus our time and attention on listening to you and understanding your special concerns. We then objectively analyze your situation and use our years of experience and expertise to give you with the legal advice and counsel that will serve your unique needs and interests. Based on this thoughtful consultation, we will work with you to design a plan that is best-suited to achieving the solution you desire. The Micklin Law Group has a proven track record of effective problem solving on behalf of clients through negotiated settlement. When circumstances warrant, we also have the experience, resources and skills to aggressively win judgments for clients through lawsuits and the court litigation. 

 


 

Experienced Legal Representation

 

Brad M. Micklin, Esq.

Mr. Micklin is a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania State bar associations and is licensed to appear in both State and Federal Courts.

Following receipt of his juris doctorate degree, Brad Micklin served as a Superior Court judicial law clerk to the Honorable Eugene H. Austin, J .S.C. Thereafter, Mr. Micklin performed complex civil litigation with David Kessler & Associates, L.L.C. for several years before opening his private practice. Mr. Micklin now concentrates his practice in divorce, family law cases and estate planning.

Brad M. Micklin is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyer's of America, a graduate of Seton Hall University's Bankruptcy Inn of Court and is a life member of the National Registry of Who's Who.

Diverse Clients Large Cases and Small

In addition to traditional legal representation in state and federal courts, Mr. Micklin has a diversified litigation practice including extensive training and experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution processes. After serving as a mediator for the Attorney General's Office in Delaware, Mr. Micklin was trained and certified as a mediator by the Superior Court of New Jersey. Mr. Micklin was later invited by the Assignment Judge, Union County, New Jersey to serve as a commercial arbitrator.

CURRICULUM VITAE

EMPLOYMENT
Brad M. Micklin, Esq., Counsellor at Law, L.L.C.- Managing member. April 1999 - Present

David Kessler & Associates, L.L.C.- Litigation associate. September 1997- April 1999

Eugene H. Austin, J.S.C.- Superior Court judicial law clerk. September 1996 - September 1997

SIGNIFICANT PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Legal: Matrimonial, family law, estate planning and personal bankruptcy litigation. Handling of commercial and residential real estate, contractual, personal injury and civil litigation. Represent clients in all facets of litigation from initial client contact throughout discovery and trial.

Business Enterprise Development, responsible for new business formation and preparation of supporting documentation and state filings. Review for compliance with statutory formalities.

Litigation Experience: Civil jury and bench trials, matrimonial arbitration, hearings and mediation, Federal bankruptcy hearings and motion practice, Administrative trials, Civil and Chancery motion practice and discovery.

Law Office Management: Implement marketing and client development plans, prepare budgets, payroll and accounting procedures, liability and risk management and general office and employee management.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Honorary Chairman of the Business Council for State of New Jersey
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
American Bar Association?
Bankruptcy Inn of Court, 2000-2002 ?
Trial Inn of Court, 2000-2001
New Jersey State Bar Association?
Pennsylvania State Bar Association

EDUCATION
Widener University of Law, Wilmington, Delaware 1996? Juris Doctor?
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1993

BAR ADMISSION
State of New Jersey,? State of Pennsylvania,? Federal District Court, 3rd Circuit

 



Rachel L. Isaacs, ESQ.

Rachel Isaacs joined The Micklin Law Group in 2010 following a very prestigious family law clerkship in Cumberland County, which was followed by several years of family law experience with a solo-practitioner in South New Jersey. She continues with the firm and concentrates her practice in divorce law, domestic violence and custody practice. She further assists with estate planning and drafting for many complex estate and trust planning clients.

Ms. Isaacs received her Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law and a BS in Public Relations from Boston University, School of Communications. She is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Florida.


Licensed with the Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Bars, 2007
Licensed with the Florida State Bar, 2009

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Letip of Union County, New Jersey
Member since July 2011

Partners for Women and Justice / Rachel Coalition
Volunteer since April 2011

EDUCATION
Widener University School of Law 2007
Wilmington, Delaware
Juris Doctor

Academic Achievement Award: Legal Methods III (Highest Grade in Class)
Field research for Community Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Boston University, School of Communications 2004
Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science,
Public Relations

EMPLOYMENT
The Law Offices of Brad M. Micklin, L.L.C. September 2010 – present
Nutley, New Jersey
Senior Associate

Management of family and estate cases from inception to completion
Preparation of family and estate pleadings and legal memoranda
Consultations with clients and retainer quotes
Regular oral argument and appearances in Family Part, Probate Part and Municipal Court
Argument before the Appellate Division
Matrimonial and civil trials

Rone, Hughes & Kowalski, L.L.C. September 2009 – September 2010
Milmay, New Jersey
Associate Attorney

Preparation of matrimonial and civil pleadings, divorce complaints, custody and support motions, and discovery demands and responses
Preparation of memoranda regarding matrimonial and civil law issues
Consultations and client management
Superior and Municipal Court appearances

Honorable Joseph P. Testa, J.S.C. September 2008 – August 2009
Cumberland County Courthouse, Bridgeton, New Jersey
Judicial Law Clerk

Researched, summarized, and recommended dispositions of motions and orders to show cause
Prepared memoranda regarding equitable distribution and custody actions
Scheduled Motions calendar and mediated cases in the Special Civil Part

Hudson Legal and Special Counsel August 2007 – May 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contract Attorney

E-discovery coding for relevance, confidentiality, and privilege on behalf of Dechert LLP, McCarter & English, LLP, and Morgan Lewis LLP

Law Offices of Robert J. Incollingo, Esq. June 2005 – June 2007
Glendora, New Jersey
Law Clerk

Researched construction, business, and real estate law issues
Drafted pleadings, motions, trial notebooks, and discovery documents

Cooper Levenson April Niedelman & Wagenheim, P.A. Summer 2005
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Law Clerk

Researched family law issues and drafted legal memoranda

 


Richard M. Muglia

Richard Muglia is a recent graduate from Widener University School of Law, where he graduated Cum Laude. During his time at Widener University School of Law, he participated in the Pennsylvania Civil Law Clinic, primarily focusing on family law issues. Richard acted as the recording secretary of the Brehon Law Society for two years and took part in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program as a volunteer tax preparer for indigent taxpayers.

In 2011, Richard was a summer associate for the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, Appellate Division. He was responsible for extensive legal research, brief writing and trial preparation. Furthermore, he was lead counsel in gun permit hearings in front of Superior Court Judges.

In the summer of 2010, Richard was a legal intern at The Micklin Group where he prepared briefs and memoranda on matrimonial and support issues. Also, he took part in trial preparation and assisted the firm during divorce and custody trials. We look forward to his continued work with the firm.

EDUCATION
Widener University School of Law J.D., May 2012
Wilmington, DE
GPA 3.18 - Honors: Cum Laude, Dean’s List
Pennsylvania Civil Law Clinic (Family Law) – Certified Legal Intern
Brehon Law Society – Secretary (2010-12)
Military Law Society - Director of Academic Affairs (2011-12)
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity: Reed Chapter
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Preparer (2011 & 2012)

Kean University B.S. Marketing, May 2009 Union, NJ
GPA 3.94
Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List
Memberships: Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society, Mu Kappa Tau Honors Society

Middlesex County College A.A. Liberal Arts Business, May 2007
Edison, NJ
GPA 3.63
Honors: Graduated with High Honors, Dean’s List

EXPERIENCE
Widener University Pennsylvania Civil Law Clinic (Family Law), Wilmington, DE.  August 2011 – December 2011
Certified Legal Intern
Represented clients from initial intake through final disposition
Counsel in custody and support matters in front of Family Court Masters
Proficient in hourly billing, file maintenance, and client interviews

Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, New Brunswick, NJ - Summer 2011
Summer Intern to MCPO Appellate Division and Trial Team
Lead counsel for Gun Permit Hearing
Prepared legal briefs and memoranda for the appellate and trial divisions
Participated in extensive trial work, witness preparation and depositions

Brad Micklin, Esq. Counselor at Law L.L.C., Nutley, NJ - Summer 2010
Summer Legal Intern for Brad Micklin, Esq.
Prepared briefs and legal memoranda on matrimonial and support issues
Reviewed and summarized depositions, prepared interrogatories, prepared legal research matrimonial and support issues, and participated in trial preparation and client interviews
Performed general office duties: organizing and maintaining legal files, billing and scheduling meetings and appointments

Stanziale & Stanziale, P.C., West Orange, NJ - Summer 2008
Summer Legal Intern for Benjamin Stanziale
Reviewed and summarized medical records, reports, and depositions for personal injury cases
Performed general office duties such as organizing and maintaining legal files, scheduling meetings and appointments, and sat in on client interviews