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The Paton Law Firm, LLCAttorney
Kimberly A. Paton
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Kimberly A. Paton

4.3
18 reviews

33-11 Broadway, Suite 2, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Wills, Trusts, Special Needs Trusts and 94 more

About Kimberly A. Paton

Member, and President-Elect, 2006—, Bergenfield-Dumont Rotary Club.

Kimberly A. Paton (Fair Lawn, New Jersey) View website

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Platinum Client Champion
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Distinguished Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

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Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Kimberly A. Paton got this award in 2021

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Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Kimberly A. Paton got this award in 2021

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Value for Money
4.3
Estate Planning
Posted by John
November 05, 2024
Hired Attorney

Kim was so great at helping me set up a trust for my in-laws. She is compassionate, thorough, and responsive. I have referred others to Kim in the past, and would not hesitate to do so in the future. She is a wonderful person and a great attorney. You can work with her confidently! Thanks Kim!

Wills and Probate
Posted by Karen
May 28, 2023
Hired Attorney

I had to revise my will and was recommended to your firm. I had such a positive experience. I immediately felt at ease and comfortable starting with the receptionist who offered me coffee. When I met Kimberly Patton, I found her to be warm, understanding, and knowledgeable. She reviewed my options in terms I could easily understand. When I left her office, I felt very secure in what decision I had made. Thank you for helping to make the whole process a positive experience. I will not hesitate to hire you for any further legal issues I may encounter.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Meryl
March 07, 2023
Hired Attorney

I needed some legal documents drawn up in a short time period. Kimberly and her staff were happy to oblige and did so in a gracious and welcoming manner. My family and I are grateful.

Estate Planning
Posted by Joe
June 18, 2021
Hired Attorney

My wife and I met with Kimberly to prepare our will, power of attorney and living will. Kimberly cut through all the legalese and explained everything clearly and simply to our satisfaction. We would heartily recommend The Paton Law Firm.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
March 30, 2021
Hired Attorney

Hi Kimberly, Thank you for yesterday, your help, knowledge and compassion. It made everything so much easier for me.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2020
Hired Attorney

Over the years I have interacted with multiple attorneys on various matters, each of whom resolved the issue at hand, albeit in a decidedly perfunctory manner. Most recently and in the midst of this pandemic I researched estate specialists in our area and it was my good fortune to come upon Kimberly Paton. As a psychologist I am by training attuned to personality traits and so feel especially qualified to state unequivocally that Ms. Paton is an authentic, caring and highly capable attorney in whom I have complete trust. So much so in fact that friends and family have been eager for Ms. Paton’s contact information. That said I highly recommend Kimberly for all your estate planning needs.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
January 27, 2020
Hired Attorney

Kim Paton made the experience of creating a will, living will and power of attorney and easy and comforting process. She explained in detail all my options and cared about my desires while advising me on the best legal approach. Highly recommended

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 18, 2015
Hired Attorney

Effective, responsive, compassionate and smart Kimberly has done the wills for my in laws my parents and has updated my will twice. She has forethought, and takes the time to consider the consequences of what is coming on the horizon. I had difficulty in dealing with a sibling in matters of the estate. Kimberly negotiated and protected my interest in what could have become an ugly situation.She has a negotiated business contracts & employment contracts successfully. I highly recommend her.

 
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
December 15, 2010
Hired Attorney

Very polite and efficient. She took care of my inquires and responded in a timely manner. Even though my issues were outside of her field, she went over and above my expectations.

Inheritance
Posted by anonymous
May 08, 2025
Hired Attorney

They are supposed to be lawyers, but they lie, they are racist, they send fake invoices, they demand money without providing any real services, and they shamelessly continue to charge me even after they resigned. I am determined to put a stop to their unethical practices. Please be careful.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Elder Law
  • Inheritance
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Living Wills
  • Business Law 9
    • Business Enterprises
    • Business Formation
    • Business Planning
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
    • Closely Held Business Law
    • Family Business Law
    • Joint Ventures
    • Small Business Law
    • Partnership Law
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate Commercial Law
  • Real Estate 2
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Commercial Leasing
  • Leases and Leasing
  • Other 75
    • Wills
    • Trusts
    • Special Needs Trusts
    • Decedents Estates
    • Estate Administration
    • Successions
    • Aged And Aging
    • Advance Directives
    • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
    • Estate Planning for the Disabled
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
    • Estate Settlements
    • Family Trusts
    • Family Wealth Transfer
    • Financial Planning
    • Living Trusts
    • Personal Planning
    • Retirement Planning
    • Trust Administration
    • Trust Planning
    • Probate
    • Ancillary Probate
    • Probate Administration
    • Probate Taxation
    • Missing Heir Searches
    • Business Development
    • Business Transactions
    • Business Estate Planning
    • Business Organization
    • Business Reorganization
    • Business Start-Ups
    • Business Succession Planning
    • Business Successions
    • Business Transfers
    • Buy-Sell Agreements
    • Closely Held Business Estate Planning
    • Closely Held Business Taxation
    • Family Business Mediation
    • Family Business Successions
    • Family Limited Partnerships
    • Family Partnerships
    • Limited Liability Partnerships
    • Partnership Dissolution
    • Partnership Formation
    • Partnership Organization
    • Sole Proprietorships
    • Closely Held Corporations
    • Corporate Contracts
    • Corporate Dissolutions
    • Corporate Fiduciary Law
    • Corporate Organization
    • Corporate Partnerships
    • Corporate Planning
    • Corporate Real Estate
    • Corporate Reorganization
    • Corporate Successions
    • Corporate Trusts
    • Corporate Workouts
    • Family Corporations
    • Nonprofit Corporations
    • S Corporations
    • Real Estate Contracts
    • Real Estate Joint Ventures
    • Real Estate Leasing
    • Real Estate Sales
    • Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law
    • Industrial Leasing
    • Lease Terminations
    • Leasing
    • Office Leasing
    • Retail Leasing
    • Shopping Center Leasing
    • Wealth Preservation
    • Asset Preservation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney
    Firm Name
    The Paton Law Firm, LLC
  • Additional Links
    http://www.patonlawfirm.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, New Jersey
    1987, New York
    Memberships
    Bergen County Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections)
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    New York Law School
    Class of 1986
    J.D.
    Other Education
    New York University
    Class of 1983
    B.A.

Contact Kimberly A. Paton

Attorney at The Paton Law Firm, LLC
4.3
18 reviews

33-11 Broadway, Suite 2Fair Lawn, NJ 07410U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Kimberly A. Paton was admitted in 1986 to the State of New Jersey.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Kimberly A. Paton is admitted to practice in New Jersey and New York.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Kimberly A. Paton has a 4.3 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Kimberly A. Paton has a 4.3 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Kimberly A. Paton attended New York Law School.

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