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82 SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE VOLUME 9 ISSUE 10 SouthJersey.com

The umbrella of family law is large. It encompasses divorce, cus-

tody, child support, prenuptial agreements, civil unions, domestic

violence and more. Each of the attorneys has extensive experience

in various areas of family law. For example, Martine has dealt with

the evolving civil union laws; Katz Scanlon has in-depth under-

standing of domestic violence cases, while Galemba has trial experi-

ence including contested custody issues. Clients seeking assistance

with any of these have the ability to decide which partner is best

suited for their needs.

The knowledge that each of us has is something that sets usapart, says Katz Scanlon. We are able to help [clients] using each

other as a resource to bounce ideas off of and make sure that every

angle is being considered for your case.

Galemba adds, Were a team and that means we are all going to

lean on each other. When you come to us, its going to be us

working on your case. You get what you see in front of you and

thats something clients are looking for.

Family law carries with it an emotional connotation because the

subject matter can be sensitive. Some people think family law is

strictly emotional and that there isnt actual law being followed, but

in reality there is a lot to know as far as procedure and court rules,

and what to do in the case of an appeal, says Galemba. Having

attorneys that know what they are doing and know what should be

happening makes all the difference.

For instance, domestic violence matters are something an experi-

enced attorney should be consulted on. New Jersey is broad with

its definition of domestic violenceit doesnt always have to be two

parties in a relationship together to be considered domestic vio-

lence, says Katz Scanlon. The implications of domestic violence

are far-reaching and serious. If youre on the receiving end of a

frivolous domestic violence case, a restraining order can impact

your employment. This is where experience matters to protect the

client.

Martine keeps herself in-tune to civil union laws. Its such a

new area of the law and its important to have counsel who

knows about it, she says. If youre looking to enter into a civil

union or dissolve one, talk to an attorney because certain areas of

the law apply and others dont. For instance, unlike a traditional

divorce, civil unions in New Jersey cannot be dissolved on the

grounds of irreconcilable differences. Martine adds, This is

why continuing education is so important to us also. Were

required to meet a certain number of credits with the state, and

for a topic like civil unionswhich are often in the newsnew

cases are coming down every day and setting precedent tha

can use to help our clients.

Martine and Galemba also lend their time as Matrimonial

Settlement Panelists, for the Court Systems Matrimonial Early S

ment Program in multiple counties in South Jersey. This pro

consists of a group of local matrimonial attorneys that volunt

review the settlement positions of divorcing litigants and pr

their recommendations as to how these cases should resolv

just one of the ways these attorneys are giving back to the com

nity. The three recently participated in a Making Strides Ag

Breast Cancer 5K in Ocean City with their families, and in the s

they plan to play a big role in Stevens Walk, an annual fundr

benefitting a child suffering from spinal muscular atroph

November, Martine was invited to speak at a the National H

Society induction ceremony at her former high school in Vine

which she says was a great honor.

The three of us have deep roots in South Jersey, being r

here and now starting our own families here, say Katz Scanlon

our goal to be active and make a difference in all aspects of the c

munity. n

MARTINE, GALEMBA & KATZ SCANLON, P.A.2301 E. Evesham Road, Pavilion 800, Suite 218, Voorhees(856) 396-9500 | FamilyLawMGKS.com

The partners at Martine, Galemba & Katz Scanlon, P.A., are

not one-size-fits-all attorneys. At their new firm in Voorhees, Sarah

Martine, Jamie Galemba and Shira Katz Scanlon dedicate them-

selves to practicing family law. At this firm, clients can feel confident

they will receive individual attention from the partners themselves

each one having years of experience handling the many facets of

family lawto efficiently meet their clients goals.

Having worked together for a number of years, Martine, Galemba

and Katz Scanlon knew that opening their own practice would be

the ideal way to serve their family law clients. While this law firm is

new to the South Jersey landscape, the attorneys are not. All three

women were born and raised in the area and have been practicing

law in the community for several years. Martine received her degree

from Villanova University School of Law in 2004. She was a judicial

law clerk in Gloucester County for one year and began practicing

law in 2005. Just last month, Martine was honored by this magazine

as an Awesome Attorney in the Appellate Law category. She was

featured in South Jersey Women in Business bySouth Jersey Mag-

azine in 2009, and was also recognized as a Rising Star bySuper

Lawyers Magazinefor 2008-2012.

Before graduating from Rutgers School of Law in Camden in

2007, Galemba volunteered with its domestic violence pro bono

program and completed the Rutgers Small Business Clinic. ASouth

Jersey Magazine 2012 Awesome Attorney in the Divorce and Family

Law category, Galemba is admitted to practice law in both New

Jersey and Pennsylvania and has worked on multiple appellate mat-

ters, including drafting extensive briefs and pleadings.

Katz Scanlon earned her law degree from the Earle Mack School

of Law at Drexel University in 2009, where she graduated magna

cum laude. She received the Excellence in Service Award for her

work with the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, as

well as the Exceptional Service Honors Pro Bono Award. Last

month, she was also featured as aSouth Jersey MagazineAwesome

Attorney for Domestic Violence Law. Admitted to the bar in both

New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Katz Scanlon is a member of the

Burlington County Bar Association.

SouthJersey.com VOLUME 9 ISSUE 10 SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE

Experienced family law attorneys with deep roots branch out at new firBy Liz Hunter

Katz Scanlon, Martine and Galemba participate in a Making Strides Against

Cancer 5K in Ocean City.

Left to right:

Sarah Martine,

Jamie Galemba and

Shira Katz Scanlon