Craig S. Laughlin

Education

  • Montclair State College
  • The Delaware School of Widener University, Juris Doctor 1986
  • Law Review, Research editor, The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law

Credentials and Experience

  • Certified by the Supreme Court of N.J. as a Civil Trial Attorney (1999 – Present)
  • Certified by the Supreme Court of N.J. as a Matrimonial Law Attorney (2004 – Present)
  • Supreme Court’s District IX Ethics Committee 1993 – 1997 (Chair 1996 – 1997)
  • Automobile Insurance Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association 1994 – 1999
  • Early Settlement Panelist for Family Law Committee (1993 – 2020)
  • Selected as N.J. Super Lawyer 2009 through 2023

Memberships

  • N.J. State Bar Association
  • New Jersey Association for Justice
  • Monmouth Bar Association

Monmouth Bar Association Services

  • President:   2010 – 2011
  • Trustee:  1997 – 2015, 2016 – Present
  • Advisory Trustee:  1991 – 1992
  • Young Lawyers Committee:  1988 – 1992 (Chair 1990 – 1991)
  • Program Committee:  1989 – 1994
  • Finance and Budget Committee:  1993 – 1996, 2006 – 2007
  • Family Law Committee:  1994 – Present
  • Blood Bank Committee:  1995 – Present
  • Advertising Committee:  1998 – 2001
  • Domestic Violence Working Group:  1999 – 2004
  • Judicial Selection Committee:  1999 – 2004
  • Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee:  1999 – 2004
  • Judicial Evaluation and Re-Appointment Committee:  2004 – 2022

Bar Admission

  • New Jersey – 1986
  • Pennsylvania – 1986

Testimonials

Without reservation, I would endorse Craig Laughlin to serve as anyone's legal counsel.

From the very first meeting with Craig Laughlin, it was clear that I was in exceptionally capable hands. Throughout the legal matter that Craig so wonderfully helped me with, he made it very clear that my well being and the success of my legal matter were his top priorities. His conduct was obviously professional; more importantly, his expertise resolved my matter in the most expedient manner possible.

- Chris C.