Tara is a member of ShapiroCroland Matrimonial and Family Law Department. Prior to joining the firm, Tara clerked for the Honorable Thomas N. Lyons of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part of Union County. Since joining the firm in September of 2000, Tara has devoted 100% of her professional time to family law matters.

Tara is a magna cum laude graduate of the Catholic University of America and received her law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law. Tara is admitted to practice before both the federal and state courts of New Jersey.

Tara is a member of the Family Law Section of the Bergen County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations. She is a Panelist on the Bergen County Early Settlement Panel and, in addition, has lectured for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education.

Tara has been recognized as a Super Lawyers-Rising Stars each year since 2006. She is also a graduate of the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute.

Education
J.D., Seton Hall School of Law School (1999)
B.A., Magna Cum Laude, The Catholic University of America (6 years combined B.A./J.D. degree) (1997)

Practice Areas
Family Law and Matrimonial Law

Bar Admissions
State of New Jersey
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Speaking Engagements
Lecturer, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2006 Family Law Summer Institute (July 2006)

Articles & Publications

• Necessary and Unnecessary Discovery” (2006 Family Law Summer Institute)
• “Valuing and Distributing Deferred Compensation Plans in a Divorce Proceeding” (6th Annual Family Law Summer Institute, 2001)

Awards & Recognitions
New Jersey Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2006-2010)
Graduate, Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (May 2007)

Professional & Community Involvement
Panelist, Bergen County Early Settlement Panel
Former Barrister, Barry I. Croland Family Inns of Court
Member, American Bar Association
Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
Member, Bergen County Bar Association

Clerkship
Honorable Thomas N. Lyons, Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part, Union County (1999-2000)

Languages
Spanish

Miscellaneous
Member, Phi Beta Kappa