Attorney Laurence Cutler, Cutler, Simeone, Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, LLC, Morristown, New Jersey

Divorce
Child Custody & Visitation
Child Support & Alimony
Division of Assets
Domestic Violence
Domestic Partnerships
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1776 On The Green
67 East Park Place, 7th Floor
Morristown, NJ 07960

P.O. Box 1119
Morristown, NJ 07962-1119

Phone: 973-539-0075
Facsimile: 973-539-4151
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Laurence J. Cutler Esq.
1776 On The Green
67 East Park Place, 7th Floor
Morristown, New Jersey 07960-7103

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(973) 539-0075

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ljc@cutlaw.com

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(973) 539-4151

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Position	Areas of Practice	Education
Honors	Published Works	Affiliations
Representative Cases

Laurence J. Cutler is a Partner in the Firm. Over the span his three decades of practice exclusively limited to matrimonial law and related matters, he has been involved in virtually every activity in which a New Jersey matrimonial lawyer could be involved.

He has been a chairman of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the president of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a founding fellow of the Chapter. He was also a founding fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; a founding diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers; and a founding affiliate of the Matrimonial Lawyers Alliance. He has been trained by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as a Matrimonial Mediator and a Matrimonial Arbitrator. He has been a member of four New Jersey Supreme Court Committees and has been designated by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Matrimonial Attorney.

He is the 1994 recipient of the prestigious Saul Tishler Award of the Family Law Section for his contributions to the advancement of Family Law in the State of New Jersey, and the 2002 recipient of the coveted Alfred C. Clapp Award of the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education for his outstanding contributions and his ongoing commitment to the advancement of continuing legal education for the New Jersey Bench and Bar.

He has written and taught extensively, most notably as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Seton Hall Law School and as co-author of New Jersey Family Law Practice, a five-volume treatise used by virtually every family law judge and lawyer in New Jersey.

Current Employment Position(s):: Partner

Areas of Practice:: Family Law; Litigation & Appeals

Litigation Percentage:: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certification/Specialties:: Matrimonial Law Attorney, New Jersey Supreme Court; Matrimonial Arbitrator, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Matrimonial Mediation, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Bar Admissions:: New Jersey, 1970; New York, 1986; U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1970; U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1982; U.S. Supreme Court, 1974

Education:: University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky, 1970
J.D.; American University, 1967
B.A.

Published Works:: Board of Editors, Matrimonial Strategist, 2002; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., 4th Ed, 1982; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., 5th Ed., 1984; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., Supplement of 5th Ed., 1987; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., 6th Ed., 1990; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., Supplement of 6th Ed., 1992; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., 7th Ed., 1994; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., 8th Ed., 1996; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., 9th Ed., 1999; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., 10th Ed., 2001; New Jersey Family Law Practice (Co-Author with Gary N. Skoloff, Esq.), N.J.I.C.L.E., 11th Ed., 2003; The Myths of Early Withdrawal, 1983 N.J.F.L. 66, November, 1983; Be Published or Perish, 1984 N.J.F.L. 97, January, 1985; The Motion for Reconsideration : Phantom of the Legal Opera, 1985 N.J.F.L. 113, February, 1986; Equitable Distribution of Contingencies (Co-Author with Elliot H. Gourvitz, Esq.), 1994 N.J.F.L. 172, September, 1994; Equitable Distribution of Contingencies (Co-Author with Elliot H. Gourvitz, Esq.), Fair$hare Vol. 14, No. 8, August, 1994; Equitable Distribution of Contingencies (Co-Author with Elliot H. Gourvitz, Esq.), Fair$hare Vol. 14, No. 9, September, 1994; Life Insurance as a Security Vehicle in Dissolution Cases (Co-Author with Robert J. Durst, II, Esq.), 12 J. Am.; Frequent Flyer Points -- Are They Subject to Equitable Distribution, XV Matrimonial Strategist 1, February, 1997; Early Withdrawal: The Kriegsman Myth, 1997 N.J.F.L. 152, July/August, 1997; Uncovering Confidential E-Mail: Is It Worth the Effort?, XV Matrimonial Strategist 6, November, 1997; End the Charade: The Time Has Come to Allow Courts to Award Limited-Duration Alimony (Co-Author with Dina M. Vanides), 1998 N.J.L.J. 6, 1998; Matrimonial Racketeering: The New-Fangled Law Dumfounding Old-Fangled Lawyers, 1998 N.J.F.L. 205, 1998; When Dividing Assets, Don't Forget Your Client's USA Subscriber's Savings Account, XVIII Matrimonial Strategist 6, December, 1999; Are Unallocated Temporary Support Orders Tax Deductible?, 2000 N.J.L.J. 128, 2000; Can You Obtain an Award of Counsel Fees When Suing a Former Client for Fees Owed?, XVIII Matrimonial Strategist 6, December, 2001

Representative Cases:: Ryan v. Ryan, 246 N.J. Super. 376 (Ch. Div. 1990); Schwartzman v. Schwartzman, 248 N.J. Super. 73 (App. Div. 1991); Kuron v. Hamilton, 331 N.J. Super. 561 (App. Div. 2000); L.M. v. Div. of Med. Asst. & Health Services, 140 N.J. 480, 481 (New Jersey Supreme Court 1995); Kiken v. Kiken, 149 N.J. 441, 449 (New Jersey Supreme Court 1997); V.C. v. M.J.B., 163 N.J. 200, 210 (New Jersey Supreme Court 2000); Aronson v. Aronson, 245 N.J. Super. 354, 363 (New Jersey Superior Court, App. Div. 1991); Aarvig v. Aarvig, 248 N.J. Super. 181, 186 (New Jersey Superior Court, Ch. Div. 1991); Rolnick v. Rolnick, 262 N.J. Super. 343, 359 (New Jersey Superior Court, App. Div. 1993); Finger v. Zenn, 334 N.J. Super. 438, 443 (New Jersey Superior Court, App. Div. 2000)

Classes/Seminars Taught:: Understanding, Analyzing, and Preparing to Prove Financial Factors in Equitable Distribution Cases, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1978; Matrimonial Motion Practice: Pretrial to Post-Trial, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1979; Attorneys' Fees: Practical, Procedural and Ethical Considerations, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1979; Second Bi-Annual Family Law Symposium, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1982; Third Bi-Annual Family Law Symposium, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1984; Fourth Bi-Annual Family Law Symposium, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1990; Advanced Family Law Workshop, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1987; Skills and Methods, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1987; "Hot Tips" Seminar (with N.J. AAML), Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1989; "Hot Tips" II Seminar (with N.J. AAML), Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1990; "Hot Tips" III Seminar (with N.J. AAML), Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1991; "Hot Tips" IV Seminar (with N.J. AAML), Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1992; Family Law Forum (with N.J. AAML), Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1993 - 1996; Family Law Forum (with N.J. AAML), Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1999; Domestic Torts in New Jersey, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1997; New Child Support Guidelines, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1997; Family Law Symposium, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (New Jersey), 1999; Guest Lecturer, Seton Hall University School of Law, 1988 - 1990; Adjunct Professor of Law, Seton Hall University School of Law, 1992 - Present; Equitable Distribution of Retirement Benefits (National), American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1985; Matrimonial Practice (NJ Chapter), American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1993; Equitable Distribution of Frequent Flyer Miles (NJ Chapter), American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1994; Life Insurance -- How Much is Not Enough? (NJ Chapter), American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1995; Boot Camp for New Family Court Law Clerks, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1997 - 1999; N.J. Family Part Judges' Retreat, Administrative Office of the Courts (New Jersey), 1989; N.J. Judicial College, Administrative Office of the Courts (New Jersey), 1990; N.J. Family Part Judges (New Child Support Guidelines), Administrative Office of the Courts (New Jersey), 1997; The Five Worst Matrimonial Cases, Morris County Bar Association, 1986; Economic Consequences of Divorce, Morris County Bar Association, 1991; Boardwalk Seminar (Matrimonial Practice), American Trial Lawyers Association, 1993 - 1995; Boardwalk Seminar (Matrimonial Practice), American Trial Lawyers Association, 1997; Boardwalk Seminar (Matrimonial Practice), American Trial Lawyers Association, 1999 - 2003; Winter Family Law Seminar, American Trial Lawyers Association, 2000; Matrimonial Practice, Matrimonial Law Alliance, American Trial Lawyers Association, 2001; Family Law Practice Ideas to the Year 2000 and Beyond, Family Law Institute, University of Kentucky, November, 1997; Non-Marital Partnership Agreements, New Jersey State Bar Association, 1992; Family Law Litigation in New Jersey: "Winning" For Your Client, National Business Institute, 1992; Seminars on NJ Child Support Guidelines, Monmouth County Bar Association, September, 1997; Seminars on NJ Child Support Guidelines, Union County Bar Association, October, 1997; Seminars on NJ Child Support Guidelines, Middlesex County Bar Association, September, 1997; Seminars on NJ Child Support Guidelines, American Inns of Court (Family Law, NJ), October, 1997; Seminars on NJ Child Support Guidelines, Ocean County Bar Association, November, 1997; Seminars on NJ Child Support Guidelines, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, December, 1997

Honors and Awards:: Tishler Award of the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association for Outstanding Service and Leadership in Family Law, 1993; Alfred C. Clapp Award of the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education for Ongoing Commitment to the Advancement of Continuing Legal Education for the New Jersey Bench and Bar, 2002; Listed Attorney, The Best Lawyers in America, 1995 - Present; Listed Attorney, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 1994 - Present; Listed Attorney, Best Lawyers in New Jersey, New Jersey Monthly, 1997; Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1976 - Present; Founding Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1981

Professional Associations and Memberships:: New Jersey Supreme Court, 1976 - 1979; Civil Practice Committee; New Jersey Supreme Court, 1980 - 1982; Matrimonial Litigation Committee; New Jersey Supreme Court, 1985 - 1987; Family Part Practice Committee; New Jersey Supreme Court, 1999 - Present; Family Part Practice Committee; New Jersey Supreme Court, 2001 - Present; Co-Chair, Financial Aspects of Divorce Subcommittee; New Jersey Supreme Court, 1996 - 2000; Board on Attorney Certification; American Trial Lawyers Association, New Jersey Chapter, 2001 - Present; Member; American Trial Lawyers Association, New Jersey Chapter, Family Law Section, 2001 - Present; American Trial Lawyers Association, New Jersey Chapter, Family Law Section, 2001 - Present; Executive Board (Emeritus); American Inns of Court, 1993 - 1995; Master, Family Law Inn (New Jersey); Morris Plains Juvenile Conference Committee, 1973 - 1982; Morris Plains Library Association, 1982 - 1987; Member, Board of Trustees; The Matrimonial Strategist, 2001 - Present; Member; Divorce Magazine, 2003 - Present; Member; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1989 - 1990; Board of Governors; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1991 - 1994; Board of Governors; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1993 - 1995; Arbitration Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1991 - 1992; Marketing Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1991 - 1992; Chairman, Marketing Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1992 - 1993; Membership Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1990 - 1991; Budget and Finance Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1993 - 1998; Law Journal, Editorial Board; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1992 - 1993; SCUBA Network; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1992 - 1993; Chairman, SCUBA Network; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2003 - Present; Arbitration Implementation Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1985 - 1987; President; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1983 - 1985; President-Elect; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1981 - 1983; Secretary; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1981 - 2000; Board of Managers; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1989 - 1991; Awards Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1989 - 1991; Chairman, Awards Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1992 - Present; Nominating Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1992 - 1993; Chairman, Nominating Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1991 - Present; Scholarship Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1991 - 1997; Chairman, Scholarship Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1992 - 1994; Membership Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1996 - 2000; Membership Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1996 - 1998; Parliamentarian; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1997 - 1998; Website Committee; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, 1998 - 2000; Sergeant-at-Arms; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation, 1995 - Present; Charter Member; International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1986 - Present; United States Chapter; International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1994 - 1998; Board of Governors; Matrimonial Lawyers Alliance, 1999 - Present; Founding Affiliate; American College of Family Trial Lawyers, 1994; Founding Diplomat; American College of Family Trial Lawyers, 1994 - 1998; Executive Committee; Morris County Bar Association, 1970 - Present; Member; Morris County Bar Association, 1978 - 1980; Board of Trustees; Morris County Bar Association, 1973 - 1975; Family Law Committee; Morris County Bar Association, 1980 - 1992; Family Law Committee; Morris County Bar Association, 1987; Chairman, Family Law Committee; Morris County Bar Association, 1977 - 1978; Advisory Committee on Matrimonial Practice; Morris County Bar Association, 1976 - Present; Matrimonial Early Settlement Program; Morris County Bar Association, 1976 - 1981; Chairman, Matrimonial Early Settlement Program; Morris County Bar Association, 1977 - 1978; Divorce Kits Committee; Morris County Bar Association, 1977 - 1978; Chairman, Divorce Kits Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1972 - Present; Member; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1993 - 1995; Appellate Practice Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1978 - 1979; Unification of the Bar Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1976 - 1984; Specialization in the Legal Profession, Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1978 - 1981; Computer Related Law Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1975 - 1982; General Counsel Member; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1982 - 1991; Institute for Continuation Legal Education, Curriculum Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1982 - 1983; Program Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1980 - 1982; Unlawful Practice of Law Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, 1989; Non-Refundable Retainers Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1977 - 1978; Chairman; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1976 - 1977; Vice-Chairman; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1975 - 1976; Secretary; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1975 - 1993; Executive Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1996 - Present; Executive Committee; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1974 - 1975; Committee on Rules and Legislation; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1974 - 1975; Chairman, Committee on Rules and Legislation; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1974 - 1975; Committee on Contingent Fees in Matrimonial Cases; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1993; Liaison, American Academy of Matrimonial; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1981 - 1983; Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1992; Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1981 - 1982; Board of Early Settlement Program Coordinators; New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1981 - 1982; Chairman, Board of Early Settlement Program Coordinators; American Bar Association, 1973 - Present; Member; American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1973 - Present; American Bar Association, 1974 - 1975; Alimony Committee; American Bar Association, 1975 - 1976; Family Law Specialization Committee; American Bar Association, 1977 - 1978; New Jersey Host Committee; American Bar Association, Litigation Section, 1987 - 1990; American Bar Association, 1978 - 1979; Standing Committee on Professional Utilization and Career Development; Family Law Institute, 1996 - 2002; Co-Chairman

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