Michael Kaplonski
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS. MEANINGFUL RESULTS.
About
Email: mkaplonski@benditweinstock.com
Phone: 973-736-9800
Michael Kaplonski has been Of Counsel to the Firm since 2024. Michael came upon the practice of law while on a somewhat unconventional career journey. Having worked in fields ranging from construction to local government prior to attending law school, Michael brings a vast and varied set of tools and experiences to his advocacy for his clients. Driving all of it, though, is the steady pursuit of doing what is right for people. This pursuit led Michael into areas of law that are rooted in equity, a uniquely fair vehicle for justice that gives consideration to a litigant’s particular set of facts and circumstances.
Admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 2009, Michael has handled complex business litigation and disputes related to estates with significant value. Michael’s practice is concentrated in the areas of Estate Administration and Litigation, all aspects of Real Estate and Land Use, and Construction Law. Michael regularly handles residential and commercial real estate transactions, land use applications, and probate matters.
Michael attended Rutgers University, earning a B.A. in History in 2001, and Thomas Jefferson School of Law, earning a J.D. in 2005. He is an Eagle Scout, serves as the Deputy Chief of the Edison Police Auxiliary, is an active member of his Church, and dad to 10-year-old twins.
Education:
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 2005, Juris Doctorate
- Rutgers University
- 2001, B.A. in History
Bar Admissions:
- United States District Court, District of New Jersey
- New Jersey State Bar
Professional Affiliations:
- Union County Bar Association
- Real Estate Committee, Co-Chair
- General Equity Committee, Member
- Middlesex County Bar Association
Appointments and Memberships:
- Appointed Member, Supreme Court of New Jersey Ethics Committee
- District XII, 2024-Present
- Regularly appointed by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division as Administrator of Estates, Counsel for Alleged Incapacitated Persons, and Counsel for Special Medical Guardianships