Family and Matrimonial Law & Litigation Attorney
Patrick T. Collins is a family and matrimonial law and litigation attorney at Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C., focusing his practice on complex family law, matrimonial litigation, commercial litigation, and construction law matters throughout New Jersey. With more than 35 years of experience, Patrick is widely recognized as a highly accomplished trial and appellate attorney handling high-conflict and high-profile disputes.
Practice Focus
Patrick regularly handles:
• Divorce and matrimonial litigation
• Prenuptial and marital agreements
• Child custody and parenting time disputes
• Child support and alimony matters
• Equitable distribution and asset valuation
• Post-judgment modifications and appeals
• Construction law and commercial litigation
His practice includes representation of individuals, business owners, executives, and professionals in sophisticated family law matters involving complex financial and valuation issues. Patrick also maintains a subspecialty in construction law, representing contractors and businesses in disputes involving private owners, public entities, construction liens, bidding disputes, and contract matters.
Experience
Patrick brings extensive experience in both family law and commercial litigation to his practice at Skoloff & Wolfe, P.C. He is one of only four attorneys in New Jersey qualified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as both a Certified Civil Trial Attorney and a Certified Matrimonial Attorney.
Over the course of his career, Patrick has handled all aspects of family law litigation, including divorce, business and asset valuations, equitable distribution, child custody, visitation, support disputes, and high-conflict matrimonial matters. He has successfully represented clients in complex and high-profile cases involving substantial financial and personal issues.
Patrick is also a highly experienced trial attorney who has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings, recovering seven-figure jury verdicts for clients. In addition, he has argued approximately one hundred appeals before the Superior Court, Appellate Division, and has appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court on seven occasions. He is attorney of record in sixteen published decisions.
Beyond his litigation practice, Patrick has lectured on behalf of the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education and is recognized for his contributions to the legal profession.
Professional Leadership and Affiliations
Patrick is affiliated with:
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Essex County Bar Association
- Supreme Court of New Jersey, District V-B Fee Arbitration Committee (Past Chair)
Recognition and Achievements
Patrick has also been recognized in Super Lawyers* for more than twenty consecutive years in the areas of family law, construction litigation, and general litigation. He was additionally recognized in Best Lawyers for Family Law beginning in 2021, including the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®*.
Education and Admissions
- J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, cum laude
- B.A., Seton Hall University, magna cum laude
Patrick is admitted to practice law in:
- New Jersey (1984)
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Approach and Client Service
Patrick combines decades of courtroom experience with a strategic and practical approach to client representation. His background in both family law and commercial litigation enables him to effectively address complex financial, business, and personal issues that arise in high-stakes disputes. He works closely with clients to develop thoughtful legal strategies while remaining focused on achieving efficient and favorable outcomes.
*Please note that no aspect of advertisements or any other accolade listed have been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Learn more about the standard methodology for each award listed.
