Diana M. Megalla

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Diana M. Megalla: Attorney with Cordell & Cordell
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

New Jersey divorce attorney Diana Megalla had experience in civil and commercial litigation, but she wanted to help people rather than just corporations.

“Helping corporations make more money will never be as fulfilling as helping individuals resolve problems in their daily lives,” said Ms. Megalla.

She left those areas for family law so that she could have more client contact and be able to help people in need and those facing big decisions in their lives.

Ms. Megalla certainly still draws upon her more corporate experience, however, and uses skills like negotiation and even her earlier background in sales to help practice family law. “I have handled many family cases where clients have advised me that this was the smoothest and fastest manner that the case could have gone,” said Ms. Megalla. “I understand and appreciate that when you come to me, you are experiencing one of the most difficult times in your life, and I want to ensure that the process is the most bearable it can be given the circumstances.”

Professional Experience

Prior to working at Cordell & Cordell, Ms. Megalla worked in family law as well as civil litigation, municipal law, commercial law, and criminal law. At her prior firm, she spent several days per week in the courtroom, honing in her litigation experience and dealing with a variety of clients.

Awards

In 2022-2026, Ms. Megalla was awarded the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.

Ms. Megalla was recognized from 2019-2026 as a New Jersey Rising Star in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers.

Ms. Megalla was selected for the Marquis Who’s Who list for 2025.

Publication

Ms. Megalla frequently contributes responses to Ask a Lawyer questions for DadsDivorce.com.

Ms. Megalla joined DadsDivorce Live to discuss the case of 21-year-old Caitlyn Ricci’s lawsuit against her parents and New Jersey’s laws regarding when parents should be obligated to provide college support.

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rutgers University, B.A., magna cum laude
Law School Attended:
Rutgers University School of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2011
Admission:
2011, New Jersey; 2012, New York
Memberships:
American Bar Association, Family Law and Young Lawyer’s Division; New Jersey State Bar Association; New York State Bar Association; Middlesex County Bar Association
Languages:
Arabic
ISLN:
922758362

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (8 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/11/22 in Family Law

    Diana's understanding and practice of family law is detailed, thoughtful, and reasonable. She often seeks and achieves the best outcome for her clients.. She is responsible and responsive and does not shy away from challenging cases. Her advocacy a... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/11/22 in Family Law

    I have referred a few contacts to Diana and they have been very satisfied with her services. Diana is knowledgeable and personable and I will continue to recommend her.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 04/26/22 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/11/22 in Family Law

    She is a mentor to junior attorneys as well

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/11/22 in Family Law

    Diana is the best in the business. I refer all of my family law leads to her and know they are handled professionally, and competently.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/11/22 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/11/22 in Family Law

    Diana is a diligent attorney. I have dealt with her serveral times and she has always been professional and courteous. She is also very helpful and strives to provide the best legal representation for her clients.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/12/22 in Family Law

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