William P. Lemega
Partner/Attorney
New Jersey Family Law and Divorce Lawyer
Partner/ Certified Matrimonial Attorney
Mr. Lemega is a principal and the managing partner for the firm’s Morristown office. He is an alumnus of the University of Scranton and New England Law – Boston. After graduating law school, he enjoyed a one-year judicial clerkship for the Honorable Thomas J. Critchley, Jr., J.S.C., in the Morris County Superior Court, Family Part. Since then, he has devoted his private practice exclusively to matrimonial and family law matters.
Mr. Lemega is a skilled trial attorney who focuses his practice on complex matrimonial and family law matters. He is committed to providing his clients with comprehensive and quality legal representation and litigation strategy that is centered on achieving the proper outcome, even when faced with what may appear to be insurmountable acrimony.
He has been awarded the designation of Certified Matrimonial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, which is a designation achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in the State of New Jersey. From every year since 2018, he was selected to be included on the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars for Family Law. In 2020, 2021 and 2022, he was selected as a Top Lawyer in Morris County by Morris/Essex Health & Life Magazine and included on the list of 10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, as published by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
Mr. Lemega is admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey and the U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey Bar Association, the Morris County Bar Association, the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, and serves as a Panelist on the Morris, Hunterdon and the Somerset County Early Settlement Panels. In 2018, the Supreme Court appointed Mr. Lemega to the District Ethics Committee for Hunterdon, Somerset, and Warren Counties (DEC XIII). He also currently serves as Trustee for the Somerset County Bar Association.
The awards and accolades displayed on this website were issued to the attorneys, or the entire law firm by the respective providers of these honors. They are as follows, Super Lawyers®, Avvo Inc., American Institute of Legal Counsel, Mom’s Choice LLC, New Jersey Monthly Magazine. No aspect of these advertisements have been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Experienced and Trustworthy attorney
Mr. Lemega (Will) is a fantastic lawyer. He is as professional as they come. If your looking for an experienced and trustworthy attorney to help you in your time of need, Lyons & Associates is where you start your search. I highly recommend him and refer my own family, friends and customers to him when the need shall arise.
- Anna Mastrola
Professional and Attentive
Will Lemega of Lyons & Associates is very professional and attentive to detail and I would highly recommend using him for any family law needs.
- David Snyder
Always Available to Answer Questions
William Lemega Esq has always been available to answer my questions. He helped me on a matter last year involving a visitation dispute with my daughter and was able to handle it quickly. He has also represented a friend of mine with equal satisfaction.
- Niel Schembre
Phenomenal Attorney and Great Listener
Will Lemega is a phenomenal attorney, he’s a great listener, he really cares about his clients. He has great experience and knows the law inside and out. I would highly recommend him to anyone is considering divorce or who is having issues with child custody arrangements. You will be in good hands
- Jesse Flowers
Professionalism, Knowledge and Thoroughness
In my professional dealings with Will Lemega this past year, I have been extremely impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and thoroughness in response to my inquiries in family law and general representation of his services. I highly recommend Mr. Lemega as a family law attorney
- ATON Computer Services Inc.
ARTICLES WRITTEN BY WILLIAM P. LEMEGA
Co-Parenting for Your Kids
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Is Adultery Illegal In New Jersey?
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Can My Mediator Also Serve as My Arbitrator?
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