Erin Thompson
Totowa
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Effectively represented clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, custody/parenting time, financial support, domestic violence, etc.
- Managed client relationships to ensure high satisfaction and retention rates.
- Oversaw case management processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards and timelines.
- Facilitated client consultations, providing expert legal advice tailored to individual needs.
- Negotiated settlements effectively, achieving favorable outcomes for clients and the firm.
Partner
Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez, & Somohano, LLP
06.2009 - 12.2019
- Mentored junior attorneys, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Facilitated negotiations between parties, achieving favorable settlements while minimizing litigation costs.
- Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Oversaw complex litigation cases, ensuring compliance with legal standards and deadlines.
- Developed comprehensive strategies for risk management and dispute resolution initiatives.
Associate
Rubenstein, Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte
02.2008 - 06.2009
- Coordinated communication between clients and legal teams to ensure timely updates and accurate information dissemination.
- Managed documentation processes, maintaining organized files and databases for efficient access and retrieval.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies, enhancing understanding of relevant laws and precedents.
- Assisted in drafting legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and firm guidelines for accuracy.
Staff Attorney
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
02.2005 - 02.2008
- Represented clients in family cases, ensuring fair access to legal resources.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents to support case strategies and client objectives.
- Provided legal counsel on housing, family law, and public benefits matters for underserved communities.
Education
J.D. -
Seton Hall University School of Law
Newark, NJ05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ06-2001
Skills
- Client representation
- Case management
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Settlement negotiation
- Litigation strategy
- Client consultation
- Dispute resolution
Certification
- Specialized Parent Coordinator Training - 2024
- Family Mediation Training-2017
- Collaborative Law Training-2015
Timeline
Owner
The Law Office of Erin L. Thompson, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Partner
Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez, & Somohano, LLP
06.2009 - 12.2019
Associate
Rubenstein, Meyerson, Fox, Mancinelli & Conte
02.2008 - 06.2009
Staff Attorney
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
02.2005 - 02.2008
J.D. -
Seton Hall University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Seton Hall University