Nancy M. Hartzband, Esquire

EDUCATION:

Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY J.D. 1983
Honors: Dean's List: Second and Third Years Admitted New York and New Jersey Bars

Fordham University, Bronx, NY B.A. cum laude, 1977
Major: English

EXPERIENCE:

Obregon & Associates, 177 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ
2007-present
Associate

Family Law: Conduct initial client interviews, draft complaints, motions, and property settlement agreements in connection with divorce and other family law matters. Represent clients at case management conferences and settlement hearings. Represent clients at hearings involving Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS).

Immigration Law: Draft petitions and applications submitted pursuant to Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA).

 

Bergen County Department of Human Services, Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV), Legal Unit, Hackensack, NJ
1999-2006

Involved in all phases of the following services and programs offered to victims and families of domestic violence:

Coordinator of Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project
Recruited and trained pro bono attorneys for participation in the Project, jointly sponsored by ADV and Bergen County Bar Association. Interviewed eligible clients, gathered supporting evidence and drafted documents for use by pro bono attorneys

Coordinator/Legal Advocate Court Appearance Preparation Program
Educated victims concerning their rights under NJ Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. Advised and assisted victims in filing domestic violence complaints, and obtaining Temporary Restraining Orders. Prepared victims for pro se representation in Superior Court, Family Part, for Final Restraining Order, Modification and Contempt hearings.

Prevention Through Education Program: Community Educator
Developed and conducted workshops and trainings throughout Bergen County communities on domestic violence issues. Topics Included: Teen Dating Abuse, Gender Violence, Safety Planning, and Legal Rights and Protections.

New York City Public Development Corporation (PDC) New York, NY 1988-1993
Attorney
Proposed, negotiated and drafted contracts of sale for vacant, commercial and industrial property in possession of the City of NY, including Redevelopment of Times Square Project. Reviewed title reports, prepared real estate documents and conducted closings. Negotiated and drafted consultant contracts, letters of intent and funding and service agreements. Assisted Secretary of PDC in drafting corporate resolutions and minutes of Board of Directors and Executive Committee Meetings.

The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. New York, NY 1983-1988
Attorney
Advised and handled all legal matters arising the in the Consumer Branch Banking Division. Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda in connection with Federal Reserve Board Regulations. Served on in-house committee that reviewed and advised on proposed banking legislation. Reviewed and drafted contracts, letters of credit and assisted in filings with The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Pro Bono/ Volunteer Experience:

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Newark, NJ
Served as mediator for claims between consumers and corporations, organized and doing business under the laws of New Jersey.

Association for the Children of the State of New Jersey (ACNJ) Newark, NJ
Served as guardian ad litem for foster children in termination of parental rights cases. Worked directly with DYFS caseworkers, district attorneys and judges in Essex and Hudson counties. Assisted in research for judicial and legislative reform in cases involving foster care.

AWARDS:

• Bergen County Volunteer of the Year Award -2000

 

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