Susan Reach Winters, Family Law Attorney in Roseland, New Jersey
Roseland New, NJ
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Susan Reach Winters is an attorney based in Roseland, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Family Law.
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- Roseland, NEW JERSEY
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- Handles Family Law matters from Roseland, NEW JERSEY.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
About Susan Reach Winters: Susan Reach Winters is an attorney based in Roseland, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Family Law.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Susan takes on
Susan concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Family Law cases in Roseland, New Jersey
Susan takes family law matters in Roseland, New Jersey. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Susan Reach Winters — family law lawyer in Roseland
Susan Reach Winters is an attorney based in Roseland, NEW JERSEY. The practice focuses on Family Law.
Susan Reach Winters brings more than 35 years of experience across all areas of family law – including divorce, prenuptial agreements, business and other asset valuations, custody and timesharing, child support, alimony and equitable distribution.
Widely regarded among the region’s foremost thought leaders on family law, Susan recently authored That Will Never Happen to Us, which provides tips, strategies and other insight into the gamut of financial, emotional and familial considerations that must go into a successful and lasting relationship.
In addition, Susan is a co-author of Thomson West’s New Jersey Family Law and Practice with Forms, Vols. 10-12, a three-volume, comprehensive, yet practical, guide to family law statutes and procedures in New Jersey. Additionally, she co-authored Domestic Relations—Legal Forms, which deals with the transactional aspects of Family Law and contains extensive forms and analysis, including tax analysis, marital settlement agreements, child custody and time sharing, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements.
How Susan handles family law matters
Susan Reach Winters brings more than 35 years of experience across all areas of family law – including divorce, prenuptial agreements, business and other asset valuations, custody and timesharing, child support, alimony and equitable distribution. Widely regarded among the region’s foremost thought leaders on family law, Susan recently authored That Will Never Happen to Us , which provides tips,…
Who Susan represents
Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Roseland and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Seton Hall University
J.D. · 1982
Susan studied at J.D. in Seton Hall University.
Law school and academic background
Susan completed J.D. in Seton Hall University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in New Jersey is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Susan has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Included in
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers High Net Worth
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Family/Matrimonial Law: New Jersey (2021-2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Family/Elder Law Trailblazers (2022)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — CIANJ Enterprising Women in Commerce,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law Industry Award (2021)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Dress for Success of Northern New Jersey, Honoree (2012)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — NJBIZ
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Best 50 Women in Business (2007)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Jersey Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — list, Family Law (2005; 2007-2009)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Included in (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Chambers High Net Worth (2026). Best Lawyers in America — , Family/Matrimonial Law: New Jersey (2021-2024) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The National Law Journal (2026).
Locations
Susan Reach Winters's office in Roseland
Susan's primary office is at 105 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, New Jersey, 07068. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Susan Reach Winters — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a family law attorney in Roseland, New Jersey
A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Susan
Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Susan Reach Winters
How much does it cost to hire Susan for a family law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.
How long do family law cases in New Jersey typically take?
Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Roseland?
Susan is licensed in New Jersey. Matters governed by New Jersey law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Susan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Susan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new family law clients right now?
Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Family Law attorneys serving Roseland, Trenton and Newark in New Jersey
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