Wilson Family Law LLC, 667 Shunpike Road, Suite 5, Chatham, NJ 07928
About Wayne G. Perry, Esq.
Wayne G. Perry, Esq. is a partner at Wilson Family Law LLC.
Wayne is an experienced family law litigator and negotiator with extensive experience handling complex, high-net-worth, and high-conflict matrimonial and non-dissolution matters, including but not limited to divorce, domestic violence, appellate, and other family law matters. Wayne is also a strong proponent of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation, when appropriate under the circumstances.
Wayne recognizes that each matter is unique and presents a different set of challenges. His open and honest communication with his clients enables him to understand his client’s goals and desired outcomes in each particular matter. He recognizes the need to create an individualized plan tailored toward each client’s needs and relies on his experience in both litigated and non-litigated matters to advocate for his client’s best interests.
Wayne was honored by the Morris County Bar Association with the 2025 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. He has lectured at the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) Boardwalk Seminar on the role and authority of Legal Guardians and Guardians Ad Litem. He is a published author whose article, “Authentication of Evidence,” appeared in the May/June 2024 issue of the American Bar Association’s GPSolo magazine. Wayne was named to the Super Lawyers-Rising Stars list in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Wayne currently serves as Trustee with the Morris County Bar Association and Morris County Bar Foundation. He is a member of the Morris County Bar Association and the Family law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Wayne received his B.A. from Muhlenberg College and his J.D. from Albany Law School. During law school, Wayne was a legal intern with the Honorable Mark L. Powers at the Schenectady County (NY) Family Court. Wayne also worked at the Albany Law Immigration Clinic while in law school.
Upon graduation from law school, Wayne was a law clerk to the Honorable Robert M. Hanna, J.S.C., where he assisted Judge Hanna with the matrimonial, non-dissolution, and criminal dockets. Wayne also mediated landlord tenant and small claims court matters during his clerkship. Since entering private practice, Wayne’s practice has been primarily focused on matrimonial and family law. Prior to joining Wilson Family Law LLC, Wayne worked at a firm in Morris County.
Education
· Albany Law School
· Muhlenberg College
· Deans List
Professional Associations
· New Jersey Bar Association, Member
· New Jersey Association of Justice, Member
· Morris County Bar Association, Trustee
· Morris County Bar Foundation, Trustee
· Barry Croland Inn of Court, Member
· Morris County Chamber of Commerce, member
Experience
· Law Clerk to the Hon. Robert M. Hanna, J.S.C., Morris County Superior Court
Publications
· ABA GPSolo Magazine, Authentication of Evidence, May/June 2024 issue.
Speaking Engagements
· 2026 NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar, Legal Guardianship v. Guardian Ad Litem: Their Respective Roles and Authority.
