James McGlew II
Google Rating
4.3(35 reviews)
- Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C. - 53 Cardinal Dr, 53 Cardinal Dr Westfield, NJ 07090
- +1-908-233-6800
- No email available
About:
James McGlew II concentrates his practice in the area of divorce and family law and is Chair of the Lindabury Divorce & Family Law Practice Group. He has extensive experience representing individual litigants, both at the trial and appellate level, on issues of custody, visitation, alimony and child support, equitable distribution and related issues, as well as the negotiation of marital settlement and prenuptial agreements. For over 30 years, Jim has served as a Panelist/Mediator on the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel in Union County. The panel is made up of experienced matrimonial and family law attorneys whose primary practice is divorce and family law. The goal of the Early Settlement Panel, and the Panelists who volunteer, is to assist litigants in equitably settling their issues in the most cost-effective manner whenever possible. Jim’s skill and experience as a divorce attorney have been recognized by the Bench by his judicial appointments to serve as a Mediator, Discovery Master and Receiver in divorce litigation. Jim is a frequent lecturer and has been a presenter at various Family Law seminars hosted by the Union County Bar Association. The topics of his seminar presentations are varied and wide-ranging and have included Prosecuting and Defending Marital Torts in Divorce Proceedings as well as the Relocation of Children Out-of-State by the Custodial Parent. In addition to serving as the Chair of the firm’s Divorce & Family Law practice, Jim also serves as a member of Lindabury’s Alternate Dispute Resolution Group, where he manages his private divorce mediation practice. Jim is a Court-approved mediator and has extensive experience working with both parties to achieve an amicable settlement without the expense and rancor of protracted litigation.
Jurisdiction:New Jersey, U.S. Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Practice Area
Family Law
Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
J.D.
Awards
President's Medal for Outstanding Service to Seton Hall
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Reviews
RATED 5.0
Aug 3, 2025via Google
Loida Lebron
"Review for Mr. McGlew and His Legal Team Going through a divorce is never easy, but mine lasted a while and came with more emotional and legal challenges than I could have imagined. I often referred to my case as “Wait! There’s more!” because of how endlessly complicated it became—not due to Mr. McGlew or his firm, but because of the difficult circumstances and the other party involved. Throughout it all, Mr. McGlew was a steady, compassionate, and incredibly skilled presence in my life. He was patient, kind, and attentive, always taking the time to listen and offer sound, thoughtful advice. He never made me feel like a case number. Instead, he treated me with dignity, respect, and genuine care. On the days I felt like giving up, he gave me hope. When I became ill during the process, he went out of his way to check on me—not just as a client, but as a human being. Mr. McGlew fought for me during one of the lowest points in my life. His experience and calm, reassuring guidance helped me navigate the many twists and turns of a long and painful journey. I am incredibly grateful to have had him by my side and highly recommend him to anyone in need of a strong, compassionate, and truly dedicated attorney."
RATED 5.0
Jun 10, 2025via Google
Jose Escarcega
"Jane B. Simpson is an amazing family lawyer at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper that has been by my side during my divorce process with a complicated future ex wife. She’s great at managing the cases, advocating for her clients and putting families first. I will definitely recommend working with Jane as I already have recommended her to other people dealing with complicated cases, she will make it happen."
RATED 5.0
Jun 10, 2025via Google
Nando
"The legal team at Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C., specifically attorney David Tawil, were very helpful and supportive during my divorce. David was patient and worked with me for over two years to get my divorce finalized (a delay not caused on our end). Thank you, David!"
RATED 5.0
Apr 10, 2025via Google
Nicole Castellano
"Nicole Kobis has been a life saver. She has been my lawyer since March 2023 assisting me through the entire divorce process from start to finish. She is calm, confident, honest and reassuring under stressful circumstances. I found the firm and her paralegal to be organized and helpful. Still now years later she is helping to protect my interests and fight to uphold the integrity of my martial settlement agreement."
RATED 1.0
Jan 10, 2025via Google
Paul B
"Asked to take on a wage and hour case that the owner admitted not paying the right hourly rate or overtime and I was told it was too hard to take. I wonder what they do take. Must be just settlements out of court. Because I can't see them being any good in court if they can't take a did you pay a person or not. And that comes from a relative of one of the owners of the firm so sad."
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