For Mediation and Arbitration Services:
Hon. Edward V. Torack, J.S.C. (Ret.)
Experience
Judge Edward V. Torack practiced law for over 33 years prior to his appointment to the NJ Superior Court bench in January 1996. He is a 1962 graduate of Fordham University School of Law and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University in 1959. In 2003, he was granted a Fordham Law School Distinguished Alumnus Award. He served in the Bergen Vicinage Family Division after his appointment in 1996. He retired from the Bench in August 2008. He served as Acting Presiding Judge, Family Division, in the Bergen Vicinage. During his tenure, he primarily resolved FM dissolution matters along with pre and post-judgment motions. He has been an active participant in the Barry Croland Family Law Inn of Court and the Bergen County Family Bench/Bar Committee. He has mentored many judges prior to and under the Comprehensive Judicial Orientation Program for newly assigned Family Part judges. He served on the faculty at the Annual Judicial College. He has touched and settled thousands of family cases.
Why Choose Mediation over Litigation?
Mediation is faster and, therefore, less costly. With Judge Torack’s services, you will be given the opportunity to resolve your issues and disputes without time consuming and costly litigation. Unlike in litigation, resolutions reached through mediation with Judge Torack can be achieved in a few sessions depending on the issues at hand.
YOU have greater control over the speed of the process. You are not constrained by the Court’s voluminous calendar. You play an active role in the decision-making process and the resultant outcome.
Judge Torack will level the playing field. He provides all sides with an equal opportunity to be heard confidentially and to ensure that all interests and concerns are identified and addressed fairly.