Mr. Corcoran was admitted to practice law in 1977 and is the sole shareholder of Robert T. Corcoran, P.C. where he has assembled a team of the brightest attorneys in the area of family law. A Member of the New Jersey Supreme Court Board on Attorney Certification, Matrimonial Law Committee, and a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Immediate Past President of its New Jersey Chapter, the American Association for Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey. He has published and lectured extensively and is a contributor to the widely acclaimed “New Jersey Practice” series, having authored a chapter devoted to the effect of federal laws on the practice of family law. He has been interviewed on numerous occasions for both television and radio and has earned the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell® Peer/Judicial Review AV® Preeminent Rating, a clear and true testament to his leadership in the field of family law.
As one of the State’s most seasoned and well respected family law practitioners, Mr. Corcoran recognizes each client’s unique situation and appreciates that there is no such thing as a one size fits all result. Uniquely positioned with a team of associates, Mr. Corcoran champions each individual client’s cause while tailoring negotiation and litigation positions according to the ultimate goals of the client. He has the empathy, intellect, tenacity, and resources to address his clients’ needs, and achieve positive results.
Mr. Corcoran’s knowledge of family law and the nuances in our changing legal landscape makes him a leader in his field. His attention to detail, keen strategical planning, and preparedness for trial and appellate work make him one of the most sought after family law litigators in the State. His uncompromising trial preparation is lauded by clients, the Courts and fellow attorneys.
Admissions
1977 – State of New Jersey
1977 – U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
1986 – State of New York
1988 – U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
1988 – U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
1991 – U.S. Supreme Court
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University B.S., Cum Laude, 1974
One of New York Areas Best Lawyers By New York Magazine 2005-2010.
Top 100 Super Lawyers 2006, New Jersey Magazine.
Top Lawyers in Bergen County 2011-2015, 201 Magazine.
New Jersey Top Legal Minds 2012, as published in Inside New Jersey magazine.
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory – Member of the Bar Register of preeminent lawyers 2000-2016. The Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register is limited to only the most distinguished law practitioners.
“Post-Divorce, Severance Pay Status Still Unclear”, New Jersey Law Journal, September 27, 1993.
“Career Transition Payments and Equitable Distribution”, New Jersey Family Lawyer, August/September 1993.
“Are Golden Parachutes Subject to Equitable Distribution”, The Matrimonial Strategist, Vol. 11, No. 12, January 1994.
“Procedures for Obtaining an Out-of-State Deposition in a Matrimonial Case”, The Bergen Barrister, Volume II, No. 5, November/December 1995.
“The Process of Divorcing the Absent Spouse”, New Jersey Family Lawyer, Vol. 16, No. 5, July 1996.
“Divorce Against the Absent Spouse”, Family Law Practice In New Jersey, (LPH, 1996).
“Model Statute Would Clean Up Relocation Rules”, New Jersey Law Journal, July 7, 1997.
“The New Jersey Removal Statute and the Proposed Model Relocation Act: A Comparison”. Read article.
“Federal Laws Affecting the Practice of Family Law: An Overview”, New Jersey Family Lawyer, March 1998.
“Federal Laws Affecting the Practice of Family Law”, New Jersey Family Law Practice, Fifteenth Edition, Chapter 12, June 2012.
“The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act: A Final Resolution to a National Crisis?, New Jersey Law Journal, July 19, 1999. Read Article.
“Ending the Relationship and Securing the Future: The Importance of Closing Letters, Exit Interviews and Client Surveys”, The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, January 2001.
“The Valuation of Property Upon Divorce”, New Jersey Family Lawyer, Volume 21, Number 4, October 2001.
“Shareholder discounts: A critical aspect for equitable distribution”, The New Jersey Law Journal October 12, 2002.
“Grandparent Rights After Moriarty”, The New Jersey Lawyer, September 1, 2003. Read Article.
“Within State Lines but a World Away”, The New Jersey Law Journal August 15, 2005.
New Jersey Practice Series, Chapter 12, Federal Laws Affecting the Practice of Family Law, updated 2007.
“Cohabitation An Essential Element of Palimony Claims?”, New Jersey Lawyer March 10, 2008. Read Article.
Speaker/Lecturer
1978-1983, Professor of Business Law, Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Bergen County Bar Foundation.
New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
1994 & 1995 Association of Trial Lawyers, Family Law Section.
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter, “Using Securities and Exchange Commission Documents in Discovery.”
1995 “Career Transition Payments and Equitable Distribution” Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
1996 & 1997 Law Education Institute, Bureau of National Affairs.
1996 Family Law Summer Institute, New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section.
1996 “Jury Trials in Marital Tort Cases” New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section.
1998 Community Education Series – Bergen County Bar Foundation.
1998 Orientation Seminar for Newly-Appointed Judges, Administrative office of the Courts.
1999 “Family Law in New Jersey” National Business Institute.
1999 “How Not to Try a Case” Bergen County Bar Association.
1999 “Bankruptcy and Divorce” Bergen County Bar Association.
1999 “Defending A Client Unjustly Accused of Hiding Income” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
1999 “Child Support and Enforcement in New Jersey” National Business Institute.
1999 “Fee Agreements” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
1999 Bergen County Bar Association in conjunction with the Bergen Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
2000 “How Attorneys and Accountants Work Together to Create Synergy to Resolve Litigation in Families Civil Matters” Bergen County Bar Association and Women Lawyers in Bergen County in conjunction with the Bergen Chapter of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
2000 “Matrimonial Law: Substantive Issues for the New Millennium”, Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey Boardwalk Seminar in Atlantic City.
2001 “Trying a Matrimonial Case Like A Pro”, “Preparing and Using Exhibits, Charts and The Trial Notebook” Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey Boardwalk Seminar in Atlantic City.
2002 “Family Law in New Jersey” National Business Institute.
2002 “Handling A Typical Divorce Case From A To Z” Family Law Summer Institute, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2002 “Ending The Relationship, And Securing The Future” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New Jersey Chapter.
2002 “How Attorneys and Accountants Work Together to Create Synergy to Resolve Family Law Litigation” The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
2003 “Comparison Between New York and New Jersey Equitable Distribution Law” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter.
2003 “Grandparents Visitation Revisited in Light of Moriarty v. Bradt” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Forum, New Jersey Chapter.
2005 “Skills and Methods Course Spring 2005 Seminar” New Jersey Family Law Practice Seminar, New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2005 “On Your Feet! Trial Tactics & Techniques For Winning Matrimonial Cases” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2005 “Top 40 Matrimonial Cases” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2005 “Divorce Against the Absent Spouse” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
2006 “Domestic Violence Symposium” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2006 “How to Cross-Examine An Expert Witness” Program Co-Chair ATLA New Jersey Matrimonial Law.
2007 “Building a Matrimonial Practice & Attracting Clients” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2007 “Pretrial and Trial Strategies for Family Law Cases: The Definitive Guide” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2008 “An In-Depth Look At Family Law Motion Practice” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Forum, NJ Chapter, for NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2008 “Pretrial and Trial Strategies for Family Law Cases: The Definitive Guide” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2011 Co-Chair, NJAJ-NJ Meadowlands Seminar 2011 “Marketing for Family Lawyers”.
2011 Moderator, Child Custody Conference, “A Family Lawyer’s Guide to Understanding Bonding and Attachment”, NJ Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2012 Co-Chair, NJAJ-NJ Meadowlands Seminar 2012 “Third Party Custody/Psychological Parent” and “Marketing and Social Media for Lawyers”.
2013 Speaker “Alimony Al Dente” New Jersey State Bar Association, Mid-Year Meeting 2013, Rome, Italy.
2014 Moderator/Speaker “Modifications of Alimony and Support: Establishing Changed Circumstances in New Jersey Family Law Proceedings” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
2014 Speaker “Discovery and Evidence in Divorce: Witness Testimony” National Business Institute.
2014 Speaker “Hot Tips in Family Law-Trouble in the City of Love” NJ State Bar Association, Mid-Year Meeting, Paris, France.
2014 Program Co-Chair, Moderator and Speaker at the New Jersey Association for Justice Meadowlands Law Seminar “Modification Applications”.
