We’re excited to announce that the Family Law Practice Group at A.Y. Strauss, LLC is expanding with the addition of three highly respected attorneys, further strengthening our ability to guide clients through complex and sensitive family law matters. With decades of collective experience, each attorney brings a meticulous, compassionate, and solutions-oriented approach that enhances the depth of our team.

Alona Magidova joins as a Partner, bringing more than twenty years of experience representing clients in divorce, custody, and other family law matters. A court-approved family mediator, Alona is known for her empathetic yet direct style, offering calm, steady guidance during life’s most challenging transitions while crafting individualized strategies that promote efficient, effective outcomes.

Bruce Pitman joins as Of Counsel, bringing decades of experience dedicated exclusively to family and matrimonial law. A certified family law mediator appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court and former President of the Barry Croland Family Law Inn of Court, Bruce offers deep legal knowledge and a practical, composed approach to difficult matters. Several of his cases have resulted in published opinions that have helped shape New Jersey family law.

Charles “Chuck” Vuotto also joins as Of Counsel, bringing a long-standing reputation for excellence in New Jersey family and matrimonial law. Chuck is widely recognized for his precise and proactive approach to financially complex divorce matters involving business valuation, executive compensation, stock options, and marital lifestyle analysis. A prolific author and lecturer with numerous awards, he is a leading voice on issues at the intersection of family law and finance.