Elena Weitz

Principal

She/Her/Hers

Notable Cases

Superior Court Cases

Ferrer v. Colon, 463 N.J. Super. 12 (Ch. Div. 2019)

  • This matter addresses the calculation of child support and the issue of whether available overtime which has not been elected, should be imputed to a parent for purposes of calculating child support. The court determined that, as long as a party is employed full-time, while their complete salary (including overtime and second jobs) will be utilized in calculating child support, there cannot be an imputation of income above that for potential or available overtime.

Appellate Division Cases

State v. Duprey, 427 N.J. Super. 314 (App. Div. 2012)

  • Elena successfully argued, and the Appellate Division found, that testimony given by a party during a trial of a domestic violence matter can be used to cross-examine the party in a related criminal trial. 

L.S.R. v. S.T., 2021 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2862

  • Appellant appealed the lower court’s decision as to allocating the child tax exemption, modification of child support, and an award of counsel fees. The Appellate Division affirmed the lower court determination.

Feinstein v. Feinstein, 2018 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1459

  • Appellate division matter in which the termination of alimony after a 7-day trial, was appealed. The Appellate Division upheld the lower court’s termination of alimony.

Coney v. Banks, 2020 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1548

  • Appellant appealed the lower court’s decision as to modification of parenting time and parenting time transportation obligations, as well as an award of attorney fees. The Appellate Division agreed with Appellant’s arguments, reversing and remanding the matter to the lower court.

N.B. v. J.A.B., 2017 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 56

  • In an appeal of a Final Restraining Order, the issue was the lower court’s consideration of social media posts, statements made during therapy, and that the plaintiff had proven the offenses contained within the restraining order. The Appellate Division reversed and vacate the final restraining order.

Zhang v. Lou, 2022 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1731

  • Appellant appeals the lower court determination as to costs associated with sale of a real estate asset; college tuition and related expenses for their two daughters; child support arrears; and counsel fees. The Appellate court reversed and remanded.

Nixon v. Nixon, 2011 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 1401

  • The lower court denied the appellant’s motion to amend the judgement of divorce arguing that the written agreement differed from the terms placed orally on the record. The Appellate Division determined that there should be an amendment to reflect the intent of the parties which was placed orally on the record.

C.K. v. A.P., 2010 N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2590

  • Elena successfully argued the appeal of a Final Restraining Order, arguing that the parties did not have a dating relationship, and as such there was no jurisdiction for the lower court to have issues a temporary or final restraining order.

C.R.S. v. H.D., DOCKET NO. A-2870-22 (App. Div. 2023)

  • Appellant sought to appeal the lower court’s denial of his request to change of parenting time. Elena successfully defended the lower court’s decision, and the Appellate Division upheld the denial of the change in parenting time.

K.F. v. J.C.C, DOCKET NO. A-3609-18T2 (2020)

  • After a Final Restraining Order was issued by the lower court, Appellant sought to vacate the Order, which was denied by the Appellate Division, who upheld the issuance of the Final Restraining Order.
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Firm Highlights

  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.
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    The 2026 Economic, Tax, and Accounting Updates
    We are looking forward to the Mid-Atlantic CFO Roundtable's next event on November 13, 2026. This is a program with topics built for Finance Executives. We are extremely fortunate to have three excellent speakers: Dr. Daraius Irani, Vice President of Business and Public Engagement at Towson University; Mike Stankus, Tax Office Managing Principal at BDO; and Daniel Wahlberg, Managing Partner of Acclare Solutions. The economy is rapidly changing with various factors driving it. The November 3rd midterm elections may also have an impact. Our three expert presenters will discuss the ramifications of the election, and the current year updates to GAAP financial reporting and Federal and State income taxes. Please join us for what will surely be an informative and timely discussion. Meet Our Speakers: Daraius Irani, Ph.D. • Towson University Vice President, Business & Public Engagement Dr. Daraius Irani serves as Vice President of Business and Public Engagement at Towson University as well as the chief economist for the Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) at Towson University, a policy group providing economic, fiscal impact, and policy analysis to public and private entities.  Dr. Irani is often called upon to provide economic presentations to organizations across Maryland. He has appeared on numerous television programs and in local and regional print media. Dr. Irani holds a Ph.D. in economics from University of California, Santa Barbara. Dan Wahlberg • Acclare Solutions Managing Partner With over 28 years of experience, Dan Wahlberg is a recognized leader in audit and assurance for the Mid-Atlantic’s middle market business community. As a licensed CPA in Maryland and Virginia, Dan has led assurance practices at top regional firms, including serving as Baltimore Audit Managing Partner and Assurance Practice Leader at BDO USA in Baltimore and as Partner and member of the Management Committee at Hertzbach & Company P.A which merged into BDO in 2020. His expertise centers on delivering clarity, strategic guidance, and proactive solutions to middle-market businesses across Baltimore and beyond. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to begin a new CPA firm this year with four other CPAs serving the business community. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rutgers University and began his career at PWC in New York. He is also deeply engaged in the community, previously serving as President of ACG Maryland and current Board member and as Audit Committee Member for The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.  Mike Stankus • BDO USA LLP Tax Office Managing Principal Mike Stankus is the Tax Office Managing Principal for the firm’s Baltimore office. He has more than 16 years of experience providing tax planning and preparation and management advisory services for his clients. Mike focuses on advising privately held businesses and their owners on effective growth and tax strategies. He also performs various engagements for mergers and acquisitions and complex cost accounting projects and projections. In addition, he represents various government contracting clients before the DCAA and assists with FAR compliance. Mike’s areas of concentration include working with government contractors, professional service firms, construction companies, and homebuilders.