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Information
Hometown:
Scotch Plains, NJ
Professional Background:
Mr. Strauss is a
named partner in the law firm of Weiner Carroll & Strauss. He has been an attorney for
over 20 years, and he handles matters in both state and federal courts
throughout New Jersey and within adjacent counties in New York.
Education:
The candidate has a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in Zoology and
Physiology, a master's degree from Boston University in Physiology and
Anatomy and a JD from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. He graduated
from law school Cum Laude and was a member of the law review and served as
its articles editor.
Family Life: A lifelong Union
County resident, Mr. Strauss is married to Angelique and his two sons, Joel,
18, a college freshman, and Benjamin, 14, a freshman at Scotch Plains
Fanwood High School.
Governmental Experience:
Mr. Strauss was active
in local government when he lived in Fanwood, serving as a member of
the borough's zoning board of adjustment and planning board.
Clubs, Organizations,
Committees: Mr. Strauss was a member of the executive board and served as
a division vice
president of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Baseball Association for
three years. He has also been a coach for both of his sons' teams in
baseball and soccer. Professionally, he participates in various
organizations associated with the practice of law.
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