Frank J. LaRocca - Freehold, NJ

Overview

Awards and Honors

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Education

• Legal Education

  • Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York, 1995
    Juris Doctor

• Non Legal Education

  • William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey, 1988
    B.A.
    Major: Psychology

Current Employment Position(s)

• Partner

• Certified Attorney, since 2004

Classes and Seminars

• “Death Taxes & Divorce: Planning for Marital Relationships.” Panelist. An overview of Ross v. Ross and the Qualified Domestic Relations Order, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  
• “Innocent Spouse Relief: Ethical Obligations & Practical Solutions.” Lecturer. An overview of Sheridan v. Sheridan and the new innocent spouse regulations, New Jersey Association of Certified Public Accountants
  
• “Equitable Distribution in Divorce Settlements in New Jersey: Valuation, Tax and Other Issues.” Faculty. An overview of the doctrine of equitable distribution highlighting key issues of valuation, ethics, experts, closely held businesses and tax consequences, National Business Institute
  
• “Child Custody and Visitation in New Jersey.” Faculty. Discussion on legal basis and criteria for custody, relocation and modification applications in New Jersey, National Business Institute
  
• “Issues Raised By Second Marriages.” Moderator and Panelist. An overview of prenuptial agreements, estate planning issues, dealing with separate assets, child support and business eligibility issues, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education
  
• “Issues Affecting Equitable Distribution.” Lecturer. An overview of the law of Equitable Distribution in New Jersey, New Jersey Association of Certified Public Accountants
  
• “Divorce Law in New Jersey.” Faculty. A broad discussion of: drafting and litigating premarital agreements; causes of action for divorce; and, the New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act, National Business Institute

Pro Bono Activities

• Superior Court of NJ Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Monmouth County, 2006 - Present
• Chair, Superior Court of NJ Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Bergen County, 2001 - Present
• Panelist, Superior Court of NJ Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Bergen County, 1998 - 2001
• Committee Member, Superior Court of NJ Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Bergen County, 1998 - 2001

Bar Admissions

• New Jersey, 1996
• U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
• U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
• U.S. Tax Court

Specialties and Certifications

• Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney (2004-present), Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey

Other Affiliations

• New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1996 - Present (Member)
• American Inns of Court, New Jersey Family Law Section, 1997 - Present
• Monmouth County Bar Association, Family Law Committee, 1999 - 2001 (Member)
• Association of Trial Lawyers of America, 1994 - Present (Member)
• Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of Attorney Ethics, District IIA Ethics Committee (Member, 2006-2010)
• Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of Attorney Ethics, District IIA Fee Arbitration Committee (September 2003-August 2007 term)
• Superior Court of NJ Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Bergen County (Chair, 2001-present)
• Panelist, Superior Court of NJ Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Bergen County (1998-2001), Committee Member (1998-2001), Monmouth County (2006-present)
• American Registry, 2016 - Present
• New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee, 2013 - Present