Back when I started, the divorce process in New Jersey was much less complicated. It was the era prior to the passage of equitable-distribution laws, so there was little real investigation as to who was entitled to property in a divorce. If your name wasn't on a title, you didn't get it. There was a lot of injustice.

Today the process is certainly fairer, but there is still great discretion on the part of judges who rule on the outcome of cases. And the stakes, quite frankly, are much higher. That's one of the reasons the vast majority of cases settle well before any trial takes place. And that's the way it should be. Any good matrimonial attorney has a good idea of how a case can and should be settled.

Our initial interview is an opportunity for both the attorney and the prospective client to get to know each other. At this point in my career I am most effective as a strategist and guide for all the cases we commit our firm to, and especially the most complex cases, which demand the expertise of myself and my partner. For us it is all about the vigorous prosecution of every case.

Often I will be familiar with a case even before I meet with the client. I am referred many cases, often by the personal attorneys of the client. And I've worked with Angelo Sarno for many years - we are an excellent team.

It's very difficult for a sole practitioner to take on a complex, high-asset case. The resources of our firm make all the difference. A client must be confident that their attorney is going to fight for their interests - our firm provides tremendous support for every case. That's our focus.

We have handled cases that involved hundreds of millions of dollars worth of assets, and we've handled cases that appear to be routine but in fact involve unique points of law. Yet we are selective with cases, and we ensure that our caseload is manageable. That's what makes it all so satisfying for me.

The fact is, you can't be a success in our line of work without satisfied clients. I love what we're doing - and the way we're doing it. I can see we are making a difference.