I have been helping people in New Jersey and New York resolve their legal problems for twenty nine years. During this time, I have learned that informed and involved clients can contribute greatly to the achievement of a successful outcome. Whether the matter involves family law, divorce, wills, real estate, or bankruptcy, I will carefully examine your options and help you to determine the legal strategy best suited for your needs. Each client and every case will be treated with care, compassion, dedication and excellence. I have been a solo practitioner for over ten years. Prior to opening my own law office, I worked as a managing attorney at a prestigious law firm in New York City. I also worked for several law firms providing legal services to union members, including members of construction and law enforcement unions, and I have provided representation to an organization assisting victims of domestic violence.

I live in a great community in New Jersey, where I am actively involved in my community. My wife and I met in high school, went to college together, have been married for over 25 years, and plan to grow old together. We have three beautiful daughters who, as I accept, run my life! I have held several local positions in my town, always staying involved to help others, such as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary club, I have spent time as a baseball, softball, basketball and soccer coach, a member of the YMCA Board and Soccer Club Board. I live and practice law by the theory that if you do right by people, you will do well. This means I take the time to explain to my clients the details of their case, how it is progressing, and the options they may be able to explore. My integrity, high standards, morals, and honesty have made me a caring and skilled attorney who has earned respect from my colleagues as well as my adversaries. I am here to help you. I will offer an honest and fair evaluation of your case up front and discuss whether I believe your case is worth pursuing or if there is an alternate course of action that may provide you with better closure. In trying to produce the best outcome for your situation, I treat you like I would treat my own family. To me, you are more than a client.

Fawn B. Dyer is highly experienced in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, equitable distribution, complex asset valuation, domestic violence, mediation, arbitration, termination of parental rights and all other family law matters. Fawn is drawn to the practice of family law because it allows her to directly help people navigate through one of the most stressful times of their lives. Fawn has built a well-regarded reputation for handling complex, highly contested divorce and family matters, from the initial filing through case conclusion, as well as helping clients negotiate their matters through low conflict methods such as mediation. Fawn provides each of her clients with creative and compassionate legal representation that focuses on strategic solutions to address her clients’ unique needs and goals. Fawn is also well-versed in real estate transactions, landlord-tenant matters, foreclosure defense, estate litigation, and consumer bankruptcies through the many clients that she has helped over the years. She also served as an appointed pool attorney law guardian representing children in New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly DYFS) child abuse and neglect cases. Fawn was appointed as law guardian for minor children-heirs in a complex foreclosure matter in Essex County. Among her notable court cases, Fawn successfully argued an appellate division case regarding college expense contribution: Novak v. Novak, No. A-2340-11t2, unpublished, NJ Appellate Division, Argued October 11, 2012, Decided March 22, 2013. Fawn was judicial law clerk for Hon. Shirley A. Tolentino, J.S.C. (deceased) in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson County, where she assisted her judge in all aspects of civil division court cases. Prior to being appointed as a judicial law clerk, Fawn interned for Hon. Shirley A. Tolentino, J.S.C. (deceased) and Hon. Torkwase Y. Sekou, J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, Family Part. During law school at Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Fawn represented clients in the Suffolk County Family Court in Central Islip, New York, as part of her law school’s family law clinic. Prior to entering the law profession, Fawn worked for nearly 14 years in insurance, retirement, and financial services at two Fortune 500 companies with increasing responsibility during her tenure, mostly notably as Director of Institutional Services for a platform of unregistered commingled funds with over two billion in assets under management. She holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Rutgers Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bowdoin College in Maine.

Howard Lesnik is certified as a trial attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court. The New Jersey Supreme Court has certified Howard Lesnik as a board certified trial attorney. Only 2% of the 75,000 registered NJ lawyers meet the stringent standards of experience, education, and knowledge, to be recognized and achieve board certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Have questions? Need answers about an injury that occurred in New Jersey as a result of someone else’s negligence, or need to consult a criminal defense attorney in Mountainside NJ? Call Howard Lesnik at 908.264.7701 or email Mr. Lesnik at howard@lesniklaw.com. Mr. Lesnik is a Certified Trial Lawyer in New Jersey who brings his experience and knowledge of the laws of New Jersey to protect you and your family. Allow yourself time to heal from your injuries while your attorney handles the insurance company, and other legal matters concerning any exposure to criminal charges.

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