ECBA Notices

The Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) is seeking attorney applicants for the volunteer position of District Fee Arbitration Committee (DFAC) secretary for DFAC VB, which covers Essex County (Suburban).  The OAE Director, after consultation with the DFAC chair, appoints the secretary, pursuant to R. 1:20A-1(c), to perform the functions specified in R. 1:20A-1 to -6.  The secretary must be […]

The Essex County Bar Association is pleased to share with our members that effective March 1, 2026, Judge John Zunic will become the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division and Judge Harold W. Fullilove, Jr. will become the Presiding Judge of the Family Division. We also welcome the following Judges to the Superior Court of […]

The Essex County Bar Association is pleased to share with our members that Superior Court Judge Avion M. Benjamin will lead the Essex Vicinage, effective March 1, 2026. Judge Benjamin will succeed Judge Sheila A. Venable, who is retiring after 21 years on the bench and five years as assignment judge. “Judge Venable’s judicial career […]