Diane Vidal
Education
Mrs. Vidal graduated with honors from Rutgers University earning a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and a minor in psychology. Mrs. Vidal graduated cum laude from Seton Hall University School of Law which was ranked 59th best law school in the nation by US News and World Report in 2018. She was an associate editor of the Seton Hall Legislative Bureau Journal during her last two years of law school where she wrote and edited publications regarding legislative reform.
Personal History
Mrs. Vidal’s legal career commenced over a decade ago as a paralegal while she worked her way through law school. She worked alongside former municipal court judge, Nelson C. Monteiro, Esq., where she learned many areas of the law including criminal, immigration, civil litigation, wills and estates, family law, and real estate.
Recipient of a Juris Doctor in 2007, Mrs. Vidal is licensed to practice law in three states: New Jersey, New York and Florida. In 2007, Mrs. Vidal was admitted to the Bar in New Jersey and the New Jersey’s Appellate Division while also being admitted to practice law in New York State Courts. In May of 2018, Mrs. Vidal was admitted to practice law in the State of Florida.
Having found her passion in law and determined to help others with the American legal system, Mrs. Vidal has authored numerous articles, written frequent legal briefs and published an e-book on family law litigation. Recipient of the New Jersey Super Lawyer, Rising Star award for 5 years in a row, she is well recognized and respected by her colleagues. She is fluent in Portuguese and a member of the Portuguese Club of Palm Coast, Florida.
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Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Mrs. Vidal has represented litigants in various areas of civil litigation since the commencement of her legal career. She has excelled in representing corporations and individuals in landlord/tenant disputes, contract negotiation, breach of contract contentions, tort actions and equitable claims.
Real Estate
Mrs. Vidal holds extensive experience with representing litigants in various areas of real estate matters such as commercial and residential real estate closings, title and real property boundary disputes, negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, and real property transaction consulting.