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Elena Weitz

Principal

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elena.weitz@offitkurman.com
Bergen County, NJ – 973.245.9854
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With nearly 20 years of experience, Elena Weitz is a highly skilled family law attorney committed to guiding clients through some of life’s most challenging transitions. Elena is known for her strategic legal counsel, compassionate approach, and fierce advocacy, ensuring that her client’s rights and interests are protected at every stage of the legal process. She is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients and their families through negotiation, mediation or litigation.

Elena is a seasoned trial attorney and certified mediator who combines her deep legal knowledge with a keen understanding of the emotional and financial complexities of family law disputes. Her ability to navigate high-stakes cases with precision and care makes her a trusted advocate for those facing critical legal decisions.

    Education

    • Seton Hall University (J.D.)
    • Franklin & Marshall College (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Professional Affiliations

    • New Jersey Bar Association, Member
    • New York Bar Association, Member
    • Union County Bar Association, Member
    • Essex County Bar Association, Member

    Recognitions

    • New Jersey Family Magazine - Best New Jersey Lawyers for Families, 2022, 2026
    • 2018 American Institute of Legal Counsel, 10 Best Attorneys
    • 2017 American Institute of Legal Counsel, 10 Best Attorneys
    • Admitted by the Judiciary of the State of New Jersey as a court-approved parenting coordinator
    • Admitted by the Judiciary of the State of New Jersey as a court-approved mediator

    Appointments:

    • New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, Board Member
    • District XII Ethics Division, Member, Appointed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey

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Firm Highlights

  • Blog Posts
    Estate Planning Essentials for Maryland’s Unmarried Couples
    Estate Planning Essentials for Maryland’s Unmarried Couples
  • Blog Posts
    No Standard, Still Liable: How OSHA Regulates Ergonomics Without an Ergonomics Rule
    No Standard, Still Liable: How OSHA Regulates Ergonomics Without an Ergonomics Rule
  • Publications & News
    Matthew Karmel Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy
    Matthew Karmel Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy
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    Offit Kurman Adds Four Attorneys to Support Continued Growth
    Offit Kurman Adds Four Attorneys to Support Continued Growth
  • Podcasts
    Efficient Litigation Balancing Time and Cost
    Attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger of Offit Kurman discuss how litigation strategy depends not only on cost and risk but also on how long it takes to reach court and trial. Using Maryland as an example, they compare the faster district court process that can reach trial in roughly four to six months and typically under a year, versus circuit court jury trials with full discovery that generally take at least a year. They note that time affects leverage and helps explain why most civil disputes settle. Timelines can vary by state, county, case volume, COVID-era disruptions, and factors like AI and pro se litigants.
  • Publications & News
    32 Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Maryland Super Lawyers 
    32 Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of Maryland Super Lawyers 
  • Publications & News
    Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski Named to ULI New York Program Steering Committee
    Wojciech “Voytek” Jackowski Named to ULI New York Program Steering Committee
  • Publications & News
    Fara Rodriguez Included in Spear’s Family Law Indices 2026 as a Recommended U.S. Family Lawyer
    Fara Rodriguez Included in Spear’s Family Law Indices 2026 as a Recommended U.S. Family Lawyer
  • Podcasts
    Love, Trusts, and Prenups: "Strangers: A Memoir of a Marriage"
    Hosts Danielle Friedman and Herb Fineburg dig into the New York Times bestseller Strangers by Belle Burden, using the book's real-life inspired story to unpack how prenuptial agreements and trusts actually work when a marriage ends. The conversation centers on Belle's inheritance from her wealthy family, the prenup she signed under pressure from her husband James, and the costly decision to pull money from an irrevocable trust to buy real estate in joint names. Danielle and Herb break down the critical difference between a prenup, which can be modified or waived by the couple, and a trust, which cannot be changed once established. They examine where Belle's trustees fell short, why titling inherited assets jointly can undo the protection a trust is designed to provide, and what a trustee should do instead when a beneficiary asks to withdraw significant funds. The episode closes with practical lessons for anyone who is a trust beneficiary, a trustee, or entering a marriage with inherited wealth, including why independent counsel matters at every stage.  
  • Podcasts
    Meet Travis Mills
    Jim Ries of Offit Kurman interviews Travis Mills, owner-operator of Fully Promoted Aberdeen, Maryland, a branded apparel and promotional products company serving business owners and corporations. Travis explains how branded polos, quarter zips, and promotional items help businesses look professional and can support closing deals. He shares that he’s most proud of the company’s community-based approach as part of a larger franchise network. Travis says the next six months will focus on increasing visibility as the business approaches its two-year anniversary in September. He also reveals he served 21 years in the Coast Guard, including two tours in Iraq.