Heather Keith

Heather Keith

Keith Family Law Group
  • Family Law, Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • New Jersey
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Biography

Ms. Heather C. Keith, Esq. is the founder of Keith Family Law in Westfield, NJ. Since the beginning of her legal career, she has devoted her practice almost exclusively to divorce and family law, successfully representing clients in the Superior and Appellate Courts, as well as outside of court. Focusing on alimony, child support, child custody, legal separation, and other family law issues, Ms. Keith works tirelessly to help her clients navigate the difficult and confusing world of divorce law, with an emphasis on the benefits of collaborative practice.

Ms. Keith received her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law where she served on the Seton Hall Circuit Review Journal and won multiple awards in appellate advocacy. Ms. Keith represented at-need clients in the Family Law Clinic at Seton Hall University’s Center for Social Justice. An accomplished musician, Ms. Keith founded the Arts Law Society and served two years as President.

After her clerkship with Hon. Lisa F. Chrystal, now Presiding Family Judge of Union County Superior Court, she spent several years at a very reputable boutique law firm specializing in matrimonial law. Ms. Keith is trained in mediation and conciliation skills and has completed training in Divorce Mediation. As part of her commitment to offering clients alternatives to litigation, Ms. Keith is a collaboratively trained attorney. She is a member of the New Jersey Collaborative Law Group, the New Jersey Center for Collaborative Divorce and Mediation, and the International Academy of Collaborative Law Practitioners. Ms. Keith enjoys advocating for her clients, performing music, and mentoring young attorneys.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Keith Family Law Group
- Current
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D.
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Professional Associations
New Jersey State Bar  # 026832007
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Heather C. Keith, Esq. To Present at JNICLE, ADR Day 2019 – Valuable Tips for Arbitrators and Mediators for Resolving Conflict in a Complicated World, Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel, Iselin, NJ
New Jersey State Bar
Heather Keith, Esq. of Keith Law Firm will be speaking on June 5th at the New Jersey State Bar Association ADR Day 2019. Heather will present along with other speakers on current information, updated techniques and useful tactics that can be used to improve your practice and better represent your clients. Description: "The Interplay of Collaborative Law and Mediation in Divorce and Family Matters – Resolving Tough Issues." Just as no two families are alike, no single process suits every family in a separation or divorce. Let’s discuss the “fit” of processes for a potential case, the tools and teamwork necessary to produce a successful outcome, and how to breach gridlock. Speakers: Anna Maria Pittella, Esq.; Adam J. Berner, MA, Esq.; Shireen B. Meistrich, LCSA; Melissa Fecak, Esq.; Heather C. Keith, Esq.
Websites & Blogs
Website
Keith Family Law Website
Blog
Keith Family Law Blog
Contact & Map
Keith Family Law
50 Cardinal Drive
Suite 203
Westfield, NJ 07090
Telephone: (908) 233-4555