The partners at Joseph & Smargiassi, LLC are known to be caring and even-handed, or tenacious and unrelenting. Mario Alex Joseph and John Smargiassi have over 40+ combined years of experience litigating contested divorce and custody cases including trials, hearings and appeals. The winning results of their intense work ethic have produced the praise of clients and peers alike.

Mr. Joseph earned the AV Preeminent® (highest professional/ethical) Martindale-Hub- bell rating, and is a legal reference and expert to news outlets on high-profile divorces. Mr. Joseph and/or Mr. Smargiassi are admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey, along with United States Court of Appeals, District Courts and United States Supreme Court. They are experienced trial litigators and negotiators. Notwithstanding their professional accomplishments, they take equal pride in their human accomplishments, such as the following client testimonial: “You have no idea how you have played a part in my life … not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for the guidance, insight, and fortitude you have given me. I send blessings to you every day.”