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About Mark
Biography
I've been practicing more than 30 years, and have an AV Rating rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Practicing exclusively Family Law, I represent clients in contested matrimonial litigation and also conduct private mediations.
I have been approved by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, as a Qualified Economic Mediator. I have also served as a Matrimonial Early Settlement Panelist for over 15 years.
I'm also practice Collaborative Divorce and am a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP).
Please call with any questions you may want to discuss. I'd be happy to speak with you.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
41 years
Mediation
35%
31 years
Family
15%
41 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Kelly, Kelly & Marotta LLC
(201) 368-7723
Fax
25 East Spring Valley Avenue, Suite 200, Maywood, NJ, 07607
kkmlegal.com/attorneys/mark-p-marotta/Online Presence
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Mark P Marotta's Reviews
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Posted by Marek | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent legal services - highly recommended!
Mr. Marotta is an excellent attorney with an extensive background in divorce law and mediation. It has been a pleasure having Mark as an attorney during my recent divorce case. He guided me through the entire process. My questions and concerns (which I had many) were always answered in every detai...
Posted by Joe | April 02, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Professional and compassionate Mediator that I would highly recommend
I used Mr. Marotta as a mediator in a divorce and he was excellent on every level. He was able to help my exwife and I navigate a potentially explosive and emotional situation while maintaining a professional atmosphere at all times. I found him to be direct and precise while still being compassio...
Posted by Paula | December 25, 2012 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Seasoned Attorney
Mark assisted me and my ex-husband with our divorce by serving as a mediator. As a seasoned attorney, he was very knowledgeable about the divorce process and always provided thorough and practical answers to our questions. In addition, he is a very pleasant and down-to-earth individual making him ver...
Posted by Mike | November 15, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Mark Marrotta - Outstanding attorney
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 posit...
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Mr. Mark Marotta
I came to know Mr. Marotta in the summer of 2003. I was heading towards divorce and needed a lawyer. Upon our first meeting, one could tell right away that Mr. Marotta was an understanding and fair individual. When we spoke, he looked me in the eye. Mr. Marotta is very thorough and very prepa...
Mark P Marotta's Lawyer Endorsements
"Appeared before Mr. Marotta in mediation. Very good and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
"When I have a difficult contested divorce matter, I do not hesitate to utilize Mark as the mediator. He is a knowledgeable mediator that that knows how to settle cases. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mark has successfully mediated numerous cases for me. His knowledge and patience make him an exceptional mediator. I highly recommend him."
"Mark has successfully mediated two complex cases for me. His knowledge of the relevant law and his professionalism is unsurpassed. He very quickly narrowed the issues and came up with novel suggestions for settlement. The clients were both greatly impressed with his demeanor and abilities, and both commented on how comfortable he made them feel throughout what could have been a very trying process. I will gladly use Mark time and again as a mediator."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Marotta showed the appropriate patience and temperament for the case at hand. He was instrumental in getting the complex and emotionally charged case resolved."
"Mark has mediated several cases for me (both pre- and post-judgment cases). I have found him to be unbiased, unafraid to tell an attorney or litigant that his position is unreasonable (even mine), and works with a great rate of success to resolve cases. His mediation success works to save litigants thousands of dollars in unnecessary litigation costs. I highly recommend him for use as a mediator in any family case, simple, complex, or anything in between."
"I have known Mark for many years and he is one of the finest attorneys I have encountered. Whether advocating for his client or mediating a matter, Mark is consistently effective and knowledgeable. He has a reasonable and practical approach which benefits his clients tremendously. He is an incredible asset to the legal community."
"Mark is a most talented and professional individual. Not only is he bright and engaging; he cares, which makes a world of difference. I highly endorse him."
"I highly endorse Mark Marotta as one of the preeminent mediators in the State of New Jersey. Mark has successfully mediated some of the toughest and most contentious divorce cases that I have been involved in. The key attributes to his success as a mediator are his impartiality, his calm yet assertive manner, and his ability to move parties to compromise."
"I endorse this lawyer. i have known mark marotta for many years. he is outstanding in all areas. he is knowledgeable and truly cares about his clients. he is also a great mediator-- very rational and reasonable - and a true credit to his profession."
"I highly endorse Mark Marotta. He is the first person that I would recommend, whether you seek an attorney to mediate the issues of your divorce, or counsel to represent your interests in divorce litigation."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an excellent advocate and a particularly skilled mediator. He has helped me settle some very difficult cases and is an great resource on all family law issues."
"Mark is competent, professional and a pleasure to work with."
"I have worked with Mark Marotta for more than ten years. I have utilized his services as a mediator in connection with my matrimonial actions, and we have also been opposing counsel on several matters. Mark is simply "the best of the best". He is knowledgable, experienced, compassionate and extremely personable. He recognizes that the best way to resolve a matter is to listen to your client, tell them what they should know (not just what they want to hear) and work with opposing counsel to reach the mutual goal of a fair and reasonable Divorce settlement. I recommend Mark's services to both litigant's and other counsel, who are looking for honest and professional representation and/or mediation services. Suzanne Reenstra, Esq."
"I endorse this lawyer: Mark is an outstanding lawyer and mediator. He is fair, honest and respectful and always gets the job done."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark handled a mediation for one of my clients. He was knowledgeable, professional and practical. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a professional in every sense of the word. He is very thorough in his approach to the practice."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV PREEMINENT Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyer - Matrimonial and Family, (201) Magazine
1995
Commendation - Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program, County of Bergen
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Kelly Kelly Marotta & Lafferty, LLC
1993 - 2001
Partner, Herten Burstein
1986 - 1993
Associate Attorney, Herten Burstein Sheridan Cevasco Bottinelli & Litt
1985 - 1986
Law Clerk to Hon. John F.Evers, JTC, Tax Court Of New Jersey
Associations
2010 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative Law Professionals (IACP)Member
1993 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1986 - Present
New Jersey State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Bergen County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeExecutive Committee
1986 - Present
Passaic County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1985
Seton Hall University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Seton Hall University
BS - Bachelor of Science