Family law rarely involves just one problem—and Eric Solotoff, a certified matrimonial law attorney and partner at Fox Rothschild LLP, has built his career navigating everything that comes with it.
After 34 years in practice, Solotoff knows the legal questions are often only the beginning. The most complex matters also require financial insight, strategic judgment and a steady hand.
The work may involve business interests, real estate, tax questions, valuations, financial records and difficult decisions. That complexity is where Solotoff has built his career.
He is known for handling high-stakes family law matters that require more than a command of the law. They call for preparation, strategy and the ability to remain steady when emotions run high.
“I think people believe that I am one of the better people in the state that do this,” Solotoff says. “But on top of that, we care. We return phone calls. We give good service.”
His path into family law was not exactly linear.
Early in his career, Solotoff thought he might become a bankruptcy lawyer. After law school, he worked at a civil clinic while pursuing an LL.M. in taxation. The experience exposed him to a wide range of legal issues and gave him valuable courtroom experience.
Over time, he found himself drawn to litigation and work that required both technical knowledge and human judgment. His tax background remains an important part of his practice today.
In complex family law matters, legal questions often intersect with financial ones. Attorneys may need to understand business valuation, forensic accounting, tax issues, real estate, pensions and appellate strategy.
“We have to know so many different areas of law,” Solotoff says. “There’s no real one lane that we can stay in because our cases touch so many different aspects of things.”
That broad perspective shapes the way he works with clients.
For Solotoff, strong advocacy does not mean reacting emotionally or arguing every point simply because a client wants it argued. It means understanding the full picture, explaining the options clearly and helping clients make informed decisions.
“I don’t have personal goals for this because it’s not my life,” he says. “I don’t think I would be a good lawyer or have the appropriate level of objectivity if I injected my personal goals into this.”
He sees his role as both counselor and advocate. Clients need someone who will fight for them while also offering honest guidance.
“There are times when you have to step back and understand that your client’s position is maybe not the best position,” Solotoff says. “You counsel them on that.”
Preparation is central to that process. It allows attorneys to negotiate effectively, litigate when necessary and help clients understand both the opportunities and the risks.
“We are equally equipped to handle the ones that get tried,” he says. “I think that brings us the ability to handle cases from a position of strength because we’re not afraid to try a case.”
Still, Solotoff does not view litigation as theater. The goal is not drama; it is a thoughtful outcome.
Clients often come to him during one of the most challenging periods of their lives. His role is to help them move forward with greater clarity, backed by preparation, perspective and sound judgment.
To learn more, visit foxrothschild.com.
“I don’t think I would be a good lawyer or have the appropriate level of objectivity if I injected my personal goals into this.” —Eric Solotoff
“We care. We return phone calls. We give good service.” —Eric Solotoff