Mark Gruber, Esq., J.D., L.L.M. (Retired)

Attorney Mark Gruber (retired) was the head of our family law department and enjoyed a renowned career as one of the lead divorce attorneys in the state of New Jersey.

After successfully practicing law for over 45 years, Mark Gruber retired in 2022. His presence at the office is missed by all of us. We applaud his many accomplishments throughout his distinguished career including the following:

• Former Master Warrel Mt. Inns of Court
• Institute of Continuing Legal Education Lecturer: Domestic Violence, Domestic Torts, Family Law Skills and Methods Instructor
• Author, The Basic Guide to New Jersey Divorce with Forms and Court Rules
• Trustee, Jersey Battered Women’s Service 1983-1985
• Trustee, Sussex County Bar Association 1992-1995
• Chair, Family Law Committee of Sussex County Bar Association, 1998
• Host of cable television show Law Talk 1985-present
• WOR-TV Panelist, Domestic Violence

Education

• L.L.M., New York University 1984
• Juris Doctorate, Vermont Law School 1976
• Bachelor of Science, University of Maryland 1973
• Delbarton High School 1968

Career

• Law Clerk, Porzio Bromberg & Newman 1975-1976
• Judicial Law Clerk, Hon. James McClellan, Rutland Vermont, 1976
• Adjunct Professor, Upsala College 1982-1983
• Adjunct Professor Centenary College 1982-1986
• Gruber & Associates (now Gruber, Colabella, Thompson, Hiben & Montella) 1978-2022

Professional Accomplishments

• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 1988-present
• Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Matrimonial Law Attorney
• Divorce Arbitrator and Mediator
• Former Master Warrel Mt. Inns of Court
• Institute of Continuing Legal Education Lecturer: Domestic Violence, Domestic Torts, Family Law Skills and Methods Instructor
• Author, The Basic Guide to New Jersey Divorce with Forms and Court Rules
• Trustee, Jersey Battered Women’s Service 1983-1985
• Trustee, Sussex County Bar Association 1992-1995
• Chair, Family Law Committee of Sussex County Bar Association, 1998
• Host of cable television show Law Talk 1985-present
• WOR-TV Panelist, Domestic Violence

Civic Activities

• Past President and Paul Harris Fellow, Lake Hopatcong Rotary
• Vice President and Chief Negotiator, Hopatcong Board of Education 1981-1985
• Past President, Lake Hopatcong Jewish Community Center
• Assistant Webelo Den Leader
• Hopatcong Environmental Commission 1976-1977