Marisa Lepore Hovanec
Gomperts Penza McDermott & Von Ellen, LLC • Springfield, NJ
Divorce SeparationPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(866) 284-4373
Address
959 S Springfield Ave Ste 3, Springfield, NJ, 07081, US
Professional
About
Marisa Lepore Hovanec is a distinguished attorney with a robust focus on personal injury law, emphasizing her commitment to securing justice for her clients. As a partner at Gomperts Penza McDermott & Von Ellen, LLC since January 2018, Marisa has cultivated a reputation for her tenacity and expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes. Her extensive experience, enriched by eight years at Wolkstein, Von Ellen & Brown, LLC, has equipped her with the skills to handle high-stakes cases with confidence and acumen. Marisa’s legal journey began with her Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, following her Bachelor of Science from The College of New Jersey. Further enhancing her qualifications, she completed the Family Law Mediator program through the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education in 2014. Her educational background, combined with her practical experience, allows her to approach each case with a well-rounded perspective. In addition to her personal injury practice, Marisa is passionate about advocating for parents seeking guardianship of their adult children with special needs, demonstrating her dedication to impactful client service. Her authoritative understanding of the law, paired with her compassionate approach, makes her a trusted ally for those navigating the complexities of personal injury claims and family law matters. Marisa Lepore Hovanec is committed to delivering exceptional legal representation with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes for her clients.
About Divorce Separation Law
Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.
Credentials
Education
2014 New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education Family Law Mediator 2008 Seton Hall University School of Law JD 2003 The College of New Jersey BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2020 Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2019 Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2018 Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2018 10/10 Rating, Avvo 2017 Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2020 New Jersey Family Lawyer “ABLE” ACCOUNTS – WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW CAN THEY BE UTILIZED IN THE PRACTICE OF FAMILY LAW? 2017 New Jersey Family Lawyer Author - Third-Party Intervention by Children in Divorce 2016 New Jersey Family Lawyer Contributor - Increased College Costs and the Need to Re-Evaluate Allocation of Contribution 2014 New Jersey Family Lawyer Author - Inconvenient Forum under the UCCJEA
Associations
2019 - Present District XII (Union County) Fee Arbitration Committee Committee Chair 2018 - Present New Jersey State Bar Association - Family Law Executive Committee Member 2018 - Present District XII (Union County) Fee Arbitration Committee Panel Chair 2017 - Present New Jersey Family Lawyer Publication Associate Managing Editor 2016 - Present Union County Early Settlement Panel Panelist
Speaking
2020 Middlesex County Bar Association, CLE Committee Family Law Appellate Practice 2019 New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar Pendente Lite Alimony Post-Tax Amendments 2019 General Meeting of the Old Bridge Township Special Education Parent Teacher Association Guardianship of Adults with Special Needs 2019 Fee Arbitration and Ethics Complaints Fee Arbitration 2016 General Meeting of the Old Bridge Township Special Education Parent Teacher Association Guardianship of Adults with Special Needs
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Updated: May 25, 2026