CURRICULUM VITAE OF FRANK J. LAROCCA

Admissions

Attorney, Superior Court of New Jersey, United States District Court, District of New Jersey, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, United States Tax Court

Organizations and Positions

Attorney Member, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of Attorney Ethics, District IIA Ethics Committee, 2006 through 2010 term.

Attorney Member, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of Attorney Ethics, District IIA Fee Arbitration Committee, September, 2003 through August, 2007 term.

Attorney Alternate Member, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Office of Attorney Ethics, Ethics Committee, 2005 term.

Member, Bergen County Bar Association, Judicial Selection Committee (2006 to present)

Member, New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section (1996 to present)

Executive Member, Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law Committee (1999 to 2001)

Member, Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law Committee (1996 to present)

American Inns of Court, New Jersey Family Law Section (1997 to present)

Member, Monmouth County Bar Association, Family Law Committee (1999 to 2001)

Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America (1994 to present)

Member, New York State Bar Association (1994 to present), Family Law Section (1999 to present)

Chair, Superior Court of NJ Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Bergen County (2001 to present)

Panelist, Superior Court of NJ Mandatory Early Settlement Program, Family Part, Bergen County (1998 to 2001), Committee Member (1998 to 2001), Monmouth County (2006 to present)

Law Firm Affiliations

Partner – LaRocca & Associates, P.C. (February 2006 to present)

Partner – Spinato, November, Conte & LaRocca, P.C. (April 2004 to February 2006)

Partner - Spinato, Conte & LaRocca, P.C., Glen Rock, NJ (April 2002 to April 2004)

Partner - Finnerty, LaRocca & Sherwood, P.C., Paramus, NJ (June 1999 to April 2002)

Partner - Finnerty & LaRocca, P.C., Paramus, N.J. (March 1998 to June, 1999)

Associate - Hartman, Winnicki & Finnerty, P.C., Paramus, NJ (June 1995 to March 1998)

Law Clerk/Associate - Dunn, Pashman, Sponzilli, Swick & Finnerty, Hackensack, NJ (1993 to 1995)

Law Clerk, Office of Managing Partner – Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine, New York, NY (1992 to 1993)

Awards & Accommodations

Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey – Certified as one (1) of approximately one hundred (100) attorneys state wide as a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, 2004 – 2010.

New Jersey Super Lawyer 2006 – selected as one of the top 100 Family Law Attorneys and 5% of all attorneys in the State of New Jersey.

Ten Leaders of Monmouth and Middlesex County – 2005 – Named as one of only ten attorneys in Monmouth and Middlesex County as a leader in the practice of law.

Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law 2004 – 2005 – Named as one of only ten attorneys in Northern New Jersey recognized as a leader in the practice (under 45 age group).

American Registry of Distinguished Professionals – Honored Member, 2003 – 2004.

The Best Lawyers in America – Selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers Consumer Guide 2001 through 2005.

Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers- LaRocca & Associates, P.C. named 2006 - 2007

Appointments

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part – appointment as counsel in several Family Part Contempt Proceedings.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part – appointment as special matrimonial counsel in Family Part Receivership Proceedings.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part – appointment as counsel in Division of Youth and Family Services Parental Rights Termination Proceeding.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, General Equity – appointment as counsel in several Competency Proceedings.

Pre-Law Employment

Mutual Fund Marketing Desk, Prudential Bache/The Prudential, Edison, NJ (1989 to 1990)

401(k) Administrator, The Prudential, Edison, NJ (1990 to 1991)

Lectures & Seminars

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education – Death Taxes & Divorce, Planning for Marital Relationships. Panelist – an overview of Ross v. Ross and the Qualified Domestic Relations Order.

New Jersey Association of Certified Public Accountants – Innocent Spouse Relief: Ethical Obligations & Practical Solutions. Lecturer – an overview of Sheridan v. Sheridan and the new innocent spouse regulations.

National Business Institute – 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.

New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education – Issues Raised By Second Marriages. Moderator and Panelist – an overview prenuptial agreements, estate planning issues, dealing with separate assets, child support and business eligibility issues.

New Jersey Association of Certified Public Accountants – Issues Effecting Equitable Distribution. Lecturer – an overview of the law of Equitable Distribution in New Jersey.

National Business Institute – 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.

Education

Pace University School of Law, White Plains, New York, Juris Doctor, (May 1995).

William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey, BA, Psychology, (December 1988).

Trials and Hearings

Extensive appearances in the Superior Court of New Jersey, including appearances before almost every Family Part Judge in: Bergen County, Monmouth County, Passaic County, Essex County, Middlesex County, Somerset County, Morris County, Ocean County and Hunterdon County.

Financial Matters - responsible for and assisted in every aspect of many state wide, highly contested, high-end, divorce matters dealing with complex valuation, distribution and support issues, the most substantial of which was tried to conclusion over the course of six (6) months.

Custody Matters - responsible for many highly contested custody, termination and relocation matters, the most substantial of which was tried to conclusion for eight days.

Domestic Relations Matters – tried to conclusion and responsible for the disposition of many domestic violence and contempt matters, the most substantial of which was tried to conclusion for five days.

Bankruptcy Related Family Law Matters – tried issues of dischargeability of terms and conditions of a Property Settlement Agreement and Judgment of Divorce in the U.S. Bankruptcy

Appellate Representation

Argued and appeared before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, on a wide range of domestic, family and matrimonial law issues including custody, domestic violence, alimony, equitable distribution and jurisdictional issues.