Family law attorney Sandra Fava established her own practice in September of last year and she couldn’t be more thrilled. “After nearly 20 years in big law, I decided I wanted to be able to give my clients more focused, personalized service,” she says.
Fava Law is a culmination of years of hard work and dedication, and since becoming an attorney, Sandra’s life has changed dramatically. She is married with three children, and has gone through a harrowing health journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer during COVID.
“I needed to have more control over my schedule and be able to find my own balance without having to worry about the bureaucracy,” says Sandra.
Her children love going to the office and seeing her name on the door. “My oldest is 12 and he wants to be a lawyer too like me and my husband. When I got my business cards, he asked for some so he could take them to school and give them out to the other 6th graders!”
His friends told their parents and she received a lot of support from them. “Other moms and dads reached out and offered congratulations. It was really nice to have people encouraging me and saying all these wonderful things,” she says.
Sandra is known for her compassionate care of her clients and their children, and fortunately, she found an associate who shares her ideals. “When I met Iselle Chiariello, I just knew she was going to be the right fit with my clients and with my approach, and have the same mindset about service and work.”
Speaking of service, Sandra is a big believer in giving back. She’s a trustee with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Morris/Sussex counties, and for the last three years has hosted a Pink Party fundraiser at her home that benefits the Breast Cancer Research Fund. This past October, the event raised $12,000. She also hosts her own podcast, Life After Love Gone Wrong.
Nearly all of her clients followed her to Fava Law, and she has many new ones thanks to word of mouth and referrals. It’s no wonder. She’s been awarded Best Lawyer, Super Lawyer, Leading Woman Entrepreneur and more.
“To have other people recognize all the hard work and the long hours I put into my career and receiving these awards gives me a tremendous feeling of pride,” says Sandra. “My father told me very early on that the only thing you really have is your integrity, and if you can make sure you keep that throughout your life with whatever you do, it’ll be the best reward possible. Teaching my kids that is super important.”
Sandra enjoys educating, and here, just in time for Valentine’s Day, she provides some tips on making love last:
Keep Your Expectations Realistic: Embrace your partner's imperfections and remember that no one is perfect.
Make Your Relationship a Safe Place: A loving relationship should be a sanctuary - a space where both partners feel secure, respected, and understood.
Focus on the Positives, Not the Negatives: Dwelling on the negatives can poison the well of love.
Team Up - Especially in a Crisis
Pay Attention to the Small Stuff: It's the little things that count.
Have Fun and Laugh Together: Find joy in shared moments.
Be Present: Dedicate quality time to your partner.
Allow Each Other Room to Grow: Give your partner the freedom to evolve and discover themselves.
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“To have other people recognize all the hard work and receiving these awards gives me a tremendous feeling of pride.”