Lawrenceville, NJ – Szaferman Lakind is pleased to welcome Samantha Garrison, Esq. to the firm’s Summit, New Jersey office as an Associate Attorney. Ms. Garrison brings four years of experience in matrimonial law, with a strong focus on high-net-worth and complex family law matters. Her depth of knowledge and client-focused approach make her a valuable addition to the firm’s Family Law Group.

Ms. Garrison joins Szaferman Lakind from Lyons & Associates, P.C., where she worked closely with firm leadership on cases involving substantial assets, prenuptial agreements, and contested custody issues. Her background also includes family law practice at a northern New Jersey firm, where she handled a broad range of divorce and custody matters. Across these roles, she developed a reputation for navigating emotionally sensitive and financially intricate cases with professionalism and compassion.

Her experience spans high-conflict divorces, business valuations, and complex asset division—making her well-equipped to support clients facing sophisticated matrimonial challenges. Her ability to manage these cases strategically aligns with the firm’s commitment to delivering high-caliber legal counsel to families across North and Central New Jersey.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Garrison served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Nora J. Grimbergen, J.S.C. in the Essex County Superior Court, Family Part. There, she gained first-hand insight into judicial processes and supported case management and mediation efforts. She also interned for Judge David B. Katz, P.J.F.P., further enriching her understanding of family law from the court’s perspective.

A New Jersey native, Ms. Garrison earned her Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School–Newark, where she served as Managing Business & Marketing Editor for the Rutgers Journal of Law & Public Policy and was active in student organizations dedicated to public interest law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduating with honors and serving in leadership roles, including Vice President of the Order of Omega Greek Honor Society.

She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and is active in both the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Essex County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Dedicated to service beyond the courtroom, Ms. Garrison volunteers her time to assist survivors of domestic violence and mentors aspiring family law attorneys.

Ms. Garrison will continue her practice in divorce litigation, equitable distribution, alimony, child support, and prenuptial agreements at Szaferman Lakind’s Summit office at 47 Maple Street. Her arrival reflects the firm’s ongoing growth and dedication to delivering personalized, results-driven representation in matrimonial matters.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact the Szaferman Lakind Summit office at (908) 219-4219.