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            Blake W. Rush

            At the Law Office of Blake W. Rush, our clients come first. We provide honest, straightforward advice in a private and personal atmosphere, and we pride ourselves on the results we achieve for our clients.

            Whether you are getting married, going through a divorce, dealing with a custody dispute or trying to cope with the consequences of a serious accident, it helps to have experience on your side. For more than 16 years, the attorneys at the Law Office of Blake W. Rush have been helping clients move past their legal issues so that they can move on with their lives in both family law and personal injury matters. The attorneys at the Law Office of Blake W. Rush believe in taking a personal, results-driven approach to legal representation, and from favorable divorce settlements to multi-million-dollar compensation awards, our results speak for themselves.

            At the Law Office of Blake W. Rush, we offer free initial consultations, and in personal injury matters we do not collect a fee unless we help you secure just compensation. We respond to all calls within 24 hours, and we emphasize keeping our clients informed so that they can make smart decisions about protecting their legal rights. We believe in getting to know our clients personally; and, if you choose to work with us, we will work tirelessly to make sure you feel confident that we are doing everything in our power to achieve the results you desire.

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            Attorney At Law

            Blake W. Rush

            Blake W. Rush is the founder of the Law Office of Blake W. Rush and has more than seventeen (17) years of experience successfully representing individuals and families in family law and personal injury matters throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania.

            Mr. Rush is also one of the few elite attorneys who have been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. Out of approximately 80,000 active attorneys in New Jersey, many of them practicing family law, there are fewer than 150 attorneys who have been found qualified for board certification by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney*.

            Mr. Rush received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Villanova University School of Law and has been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2005. Mr. Rush has appeared at the appellate level before the Appellate Division for the New Jersey Superior Court and the Pennsylvania Superior Court. In addition, Mr. Rush is admitted to practice law at the federal level in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

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            Practice Areas

            Family Law

            Personal Injury

            What Some of Our Clients Say

            Your knowledge of the court system and divorce process in the State of New Jersey was exemplary. Your professionalism, knowledge, intuition, and management are to be commended, and I would certainly recommend your services to anyone seeking legal representation in similar family matters.
            Edward W.
            I always will recommend Blake Rush as a lawyer for anyone facing the same battle such as custody. He will work hard within the court systems and guide you the whole way….I will always be grateful to Blake Rush for helping me save my son.
            Tara W.
            Blake represented me during a very difficult time. His patience, availability and willingness to explain the process was never ending. Blake was always well prepared during the court proceedings and mediations that were scheduled. He always made sure I knew what to expect and understood the process. He truly cares about his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Blake
            Denise C.
            Blake Rush has represented me for over 4 years through very difficult times including divorce, child support and child custody. Blake was always well prepared for every hearing, very knowledgeable in the law and interpretation of the law. Blake also explained the law, provided guidance and recommendations so I had the information so I can make informed decisions. Blake has
            Linda B.
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              Providing Exceptional Representation In New Jersey And Pennsylvania Since 2005

              Top Reviewed Divorce Attorney In Hunterdon & Somerset County

              Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney

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              Recent Case Results

              Visitation and Custody
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              Attorney Rush successfully litigated a 9-day plenary hearing in a child dependency case for a newly-identified father fighting for the opportunity to have visitation with an 8 year old girl who he never knew was his daughter.  Despite vehement opposition from the attorney general’s office, the State’s experts, caseworkers, the law guardian, and foster parents, Attorney Rush successfully obtained a
              Custody Relocations
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              Attorney Rush has successfully litigated several custody relocation matters in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, representing clients in applications both requesting and opposing relocation. In 2021, Attorney Rush obtained a Court Order in a Warren County (NJ) custody case permitting his client to relocate with the child to Florida. In 2018, Attorney Rush successfully litigated a 3+ day plenary hearing
              Alimony Termination/Reduction
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              Attorney Rush has successfully terminated or substantially reduced his clients’ alimony/support obligations in various post-judgment applications in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In 2021 Attorney Rush successfully obtained a Court Order in a Hunterdon County (NJ) matter terminating his client’s substantial remaining alimony obligation due to the ex-spouse’s cohabitation, saving his client more than $440,000. In 2019, Attorney Rush successfully
              Alimony/Support Awards
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              Attorney Rush has successfully negotiated several notable alimony/support awards in excess of $50,000 per year, including a Warren County (NJ) divorce matter where he obtained over $90,000 per year in permanent alimony for his client.
              Custody Award/Transfer
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              Attorney Rush successfully litigated a difficult interstate custody case that originated in New Jersey and was later transferred to Pennsylvania where he ultimately obtained a Court Order transferring primary physical custody of a 9-year old child to the client.
              Construction Accident
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              $2,600,000 settlement award in a construction accident case for a New Jersey tractor-trailer driver who suffered numerous severe injuries at a construction site in Oklahoma.
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