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Drew A. Molotsky
8000 Midlantic Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ
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3 Reviews
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Education
1993:
Widener University School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
1990:
Brandeis University, BA - Bachelor of Arts
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3 reviews
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Bob
17 Nov, 2021
Throughout our relationship, Drew Molotsky made every effort to reach a fair and equitable settlement of my divorce
through mediation, rather than settle the issue in court.
However, my former spouse rejected every offer
ultimately leading to a trial.
On the morning of the trial, at the direction of the judge, one final attempt was made to reach a settlement. At Drew’s suggestion, I agreed to a more generous offer than those previously made, to avoid the cost of a trial.
That offer was rejected and the trial began that afternoon.
In the court room, Drew controlled the tone and direction of the testimony. His detailed presentation included 21 detailed exhibits
in support of my financial interests. As a result,
the judge ruled that my former spouse would receive considerably less than she would have,
had she accepted my final offer. The ruling led to precisely the equitable outcome I hoped to achieve from the outset.
Drew’s dedication to the law, his work ethic, his genuine concern for me as a client, were evident to me throughout our relationship. If an equitable financial settlement is your first priority arrange a consultation with Drew.
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Elana
03 Nov, 2021
Anyone who has gone through a divorce knows how critical it is to have a top-notch attorney. When it comes to issues like custody, child support, and a fair settlement, the attorney you choose makes all the difference in the outcome of these negotiations. I am so grateful to have had Drew Molotsky represent me throughout my entire proceeding.
Drew's attention to every detail, the time he took to address all of the issues, and his vast knowledge and experience in family law all played a huge role in extremely positive outcomes for me and my family. Drew was always available to me, talking me through some very rough spots, and giving me the confidence I needed through his constant support and legal know-how. His calm and professional demeanor went a very long way in all of our interactions, and he was able to address every single issue (many of which were extremely complicated) with absolute legal acumen and clarity. Both in and out of the courtroom, Drew is the consummate professional, always displaying incredible integrity and a passion to fight for clients like me.
My case was a very complicated one. My ex-husband was trying to take my children from me based on the fact that I left a fundamentalist religious lifestyle and my coming out as a gay woman. Most women in my situation do not fare very well, particularly women from the community in which I lived.
Drew was able to guide me through some very precarious legal situations and give me the right advice at every turn. Not only did he have to deal with the issues of custody and child support, but he also had to navigate through a very complicated situation that pitted an entire community against me and my children.
Drew always talked through every issue with me and addressed each one with such skill and clarity. Through it all, he always showed tremendous integrity and compassion. He was so much more than my lawyer. He became a true advocate for me and my children, pouring his heart and soul into every single aspect of my case.
Because of Drew, my family was able to start an entirely new life. I was able to live the life I always wanted, my children were able to go to the schools they wanted, and they are now doing great in college. Because of Drew, we gained our freedom, and we will always be grateful to him.
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Jennifer
02 Nov, 2021
Drew Molotsky came highly referred to me, and for good reason! He has been doing what he does for nearly 3 decades now - and it shows! Drew took my case when no one else would even touch it. My case was in very bad shape. Everything was stacked up against me no matter what I did to comply and sort things out. (This was a dcpp matter in which they had actually managed to wrongfully remove my children from me a couple of months before I found this amazing attorney.) Dcpp was doing a very good job at twisting things and making me look really bad on paper. They were actually requesting a competency evaluation be done on me. (Look that up if you don’t know what I am talking about … scary stuff.) The judge seemed to be moving toward that end.
Drew came in and listened to everything I had to tell him. I did my best to not overwhelm him and he was very patient with me. He obtained all of my records. He reviewed everything. He came to me on an extremely real yet professional level and let me know what it really looked like from the outside looking in. He told me what he could (and could not) do. He let me know what was realistic and advised me on when and how to move. He let me know that I needed to listen to him and take things for what they were and work it to turn in my favor. I did the work necessary for my case to go well but Drew definitely advised me and truly did what any good attorney would.
He listened to me about my progress, concerns, and what I really wanted to get out of each hearing. Sometimes he told me some of the things I wanted were unlikely but that he would try to throw things in if he had the chance. I trusted his wisdom as my attorney. I sat back, didn’t speak out, and let him talk for me. He managed on so many occasions to get that 1 or 2 more things that I wanted “thrown in there,” so to speak.
He truly paid attention to my case … and, boy, can he express what you can be so frustrated trying to explain while you endure reliving the painful details! He listened attentively to years of complicated backstory and actually understood and retained the information I gave. He literally consolidated it into a perfectly delivered 1 paragraph worth of verbal dialogue! This man is gifted and amazing! To top it all off, when he finally had the chance to speak on my behalf, he did so in such a bold and respectful manner. He truly got the needed attention and put the people disparaging me into their proper place. He advocated for me as though I was a close friend of many years or even his own family member. He gave the judge a clear perspective on who I was as I did the work and my reports, also, spoke for themselves.
Talk about results?!! - I got back all 3 of the children that were taken from me. My case with dcpp is now completely closed. The judge quickly ditched the idea of evaluating me to assess my competence.
Family matters are nothing to take lightly. They are unique, painful, and complicated. The pain turns into anger and it can show. Sometimes we just mess things up by opening our own mouths. My advice to you would be to just let Drew do the work that others cannot effectively deliver for you. If you go elsewhere you surely gamble with the most precious thing you have on this side of heaven. Family is everything. Best wishes!
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