Bruce Pitman is of counsel in the Family Law Practice Group at A.Y. Strauss. With decades of experience dedicated to family and matrimonial law, Bruce brings not only a wealth of legal knowledge but also a grounded, empathetic perspective shaped by years of guiding clients through life’s most personal challenges.

Bruce’s practice encompasses all areas of family law, including divorce, custody and parenting time, alimony, child support, and equitable distribution. He approaches each matter with focus and composure, offering practical, solution-oriented counsel that helps clients make informed decisions in difficult circumstances. Known for his honesty and steady guidance, Bruce provides clear advice while maintaining the compassion and professionalism that have defined his long-standing relationships with clients and peers alike.

An active member of the legal community, Bruce is a certified family law mediator appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court and has served for more than thirty years as an Early Settlement Panelist in Essex, Union, and Morris Counties. A former President of the Barry Croland Family Law Inn of Court, he continues to mentor young attorneys and lecture for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE). Several of his cases have resulted in published opinions that have helped shape New Jersey family law.

Prior to joining A.Y. Strauss, Bruce was of counsel at a respected full-service New Jersey law firm. Throughout his career, he has built a distinguished reputation spanning both public service and private practice. He began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. John L. Ard, J.S.C., and the Hon. William Fillmore Wood, J.S.C., before serving as an Assistant Public Defender with the State of New Jersey. He went on to practice as an associate and then partner at Diamond, Pitman, Grossman, Udine & Anzaldi, and later served as Managing Partner at Pitman, Mindas, Grossman, Lee & Moore, P.C. for more than three decades.

Accreditations

• Appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Rule 1:40 Family Law Mediator
• Appointed by the Superior Court as a law guardian for children of divorce

Honors, Awards & Recognitions

• New Jersey Super Lawyers®: Family Law, 2011
• Best Lawyers of America®: Family Law, 2021 – 2025
• Top Attorneys of North America: 2016 – 2024

Professional Activities

• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Essex County Bar Association
• Member, Union County Bar Association
• Member, Morris County Bar Association
• Member, Barry Croland Family Law Inn of Court
• Former President, Barry Croland Family Law Inn of Court
• Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
• Early Settlement Panelist, Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Law in Essex County
• Early Settlement Panelist, Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Law in Union County
• Early Settlement Panelist, Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Law in Morris County

Decisions

• Miller v. Estate of Kahn, 140 N.J. Super. 177 (App. Div. 1976)
• State of New Jersey v. Hass, 218 N.J. Super. 133 (App. Div. 1987)
• Rzepiennik v. U.S. Home Corp., 221 N.J. Super. (App. Div. 1987)
• Around the World Merchandisers v. Rayovac, 245 N.J. Super. 337 (Law Div. 1990)
• First Fidelity Bank v. Southeastern Insurance Group, 253 N.J. Super. 439 (Law Div. 1991)
• Bursztyn v. Bursztyn, 379 N.J. Super. 385 (App. Div. 2005)