Mark P. Marotta has twenty-five (25) years experience in the litigation of divorce matters, handling contested (trials) and uncontested divorce actions involving all aspects of family law disputes.
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Telephone: (201) 368-7713
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Biography
Mark P. Marotta has twenty-five (25) years experience in the litigation of divorce matters, handling contested (trials) and uncontested divorce actions involving all aspects of family law disputes including equitable distribution of property; child support; alimony; custody; and parenting time.
Mr. Marotta also has extensive experience in the Preparation of Premarital Agreements, Separation Agreements and Property Settlement Agreements.
Mediation is an important, and growing, area of practice for Mr. Marotta and the firm. Mr. Marotta conducts private party Mediations of divorce matters and those Mediations comprise a major area of his practice. Mr. Marotta also practices Collaborative Law and is a member of the North Jersey Collaborative Law Group.
Judges sitting in the Family-Part of the Superior Court of the State of New Jersey regularly, and often, appoint Mr. Marotta to act in the role of Mediator in the Court's Economic Mediation Program for divorce cases in pending litigation. These Judicial appointments have been for pending divorce, and post-judgment, matters venued in Bergen; Passaic; Morris; Sussex and Hudson Counties. Mr. Marotta has been approved by the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to act as Mediator and family matters and he also serves as a Panelist in the Passaic County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel (MESP).
The County of Bergen has recognized Mr. Marotta for his service to the community by presenting him with a distinguished service award (for his pro bono efforts in litigating domestic violence matters on behalf of battered women). In Passaic County Mr. Marotta volunteered his time to the Superior Court, Special Civil Part, mediating civil litigation matters for over 10 years. Mr. Marotta also has extensive prior experience in handling all aspects of civil litigation; jury trials; defense of personal injury, medical coverage and property damage claims. Additionally Mr. Marotta handles estate planning and residential real estate transactions.
Practice Areas
All aspects of Family Litigation and Mediation.
Education
- Seton Hall University B.S., Finance, cum laude, 1982
- Seton Hall University Law School J.D. 1985
Bar Admissions
- State of New Jersey, 1985
- United States Federal District Court of New Jersey, 1985
- District of Columbia, 1993
- United States District Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 1994
Clerkship
- Law Secretary to the Hon. John. F. Evers, J.T.C., Tax Court, State of New Jersey, 1985-1986
Professional Organizations/Affiliations
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Bergen County Bar Association (Family Law Committee)
- Passaic County Bar Association (Family Law Committee)
- North Jersey Collaborative Law Group (NJCLG)
- International Academy of Collaborative Law Professionals (IACP)
- District of Columbia Bar Association
Community Activities
- Knights of Columbus
- Boro of Rockaway Recreation Department Basketball Program, Past President
- CYO and AAU Basketball and Youth Football Coach
Awards/Recognitions
- AV Preeminent Attorney – Judicial Edition 2017
- Bergen's Top Lawyers, (201) Magazine, 2017
Recommendations
- I was very happy with the service provided by Mark and his staff. Mark is very professional returning calls and emails promptly and clearly. His is extremely knowledgeable of the law and process and he is also sensitive to the emotions and feelings that are experienced during the course of a divo...
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Professional and Compassionate Mediator that I would Highly Recommend
Mark showed compassion and was very professional. Office staff were attentive and supportive. I greatly appreciated Mark's willingness to educate and provide balanced advice throughout the entire process. I always felt at ease and well informed when I was ready to make a decision or take the next... -
Professional and Compassionate Mediator that I would Highly Recommend
Mark showed compassion and was very professional. Office staff were attentive and supportive. I greatly appreciated Mark's willingness to educate and provide balanced advice throughout the entire process. I always felt at ease and well informed when I was ready to make a decision or take the next... - Mark made a very difficult episode of my life very bearable. His knowledge of the laws, combined with his compassion for people makes him an excellent mediator. Mark is able to stay very objective but not at expense of human emotion. No doubt, he is at the top of his field.
- Mark was the only positive thing regarding my divorce. During an extremely emotional and difficult time in my life Mark was a pleasure to work with. His knowledge, experience and voice of reason was just what I needed. He was a great listener and advisor. If someone is unfortunately in the positi...