Frank Donahue has been described as the preeminent matrimonial trial lawyer in the Sate of New Jersey.  His reputation is well deserved.  In a career spanning 44 years, Frank has distinguished himself, representing clients in some of the largest and most complex matrimonial cases statewide.

In addition to his trial work, Frank has a notable appellate practice.  He has been counsel in at least 17 reported decisions, among which are several polestar cases in New Jersey family law.  Matter of Baby M, Lepis v. Lepis, Brawer v. Brawer, Orgler v. Orgler, Aronson v. Aronson, Silvan v. Silvan, Kronberg v. Kronberg, Piscopo v. Piscopo, Bowen v. Bowen, Rosen v. Rosen, Mayer v. Mayer, Lynn v. Lynn, Nochenson v. Nochenson, Garlinger v. Garlinger, Sibilia v. Sibilia, and most recently, Ducey v. Ducey.  His arguments before the State Supreme Court in Crews v. Crews and Moriarty v. Bradt have set legal precedents for the matrimonial law community.

Frank is a frequent lecturer for the New Jersey Institute of Continuing Legal Education, The American Trial Lawyers Association, and for state and local Bar Associations.  He has been a guest lecturer at law schools, Court TV and Miller’s Court.  In addition to articles for local publications, including the New Jersey Law Journal and the New Jersey Family Lawyer, Frank has been published in New Jersey Family Law Practice, Eighth Edition – Custody Chapter; Fair Share, The Matrimonial Law Monthly – “Celebrity Good Will”; and American Journal of Trial Advocacy – “Trying Equitable Distribution Can Be Trying”.

Frank’s clients have included celebrities, athletes, corporate CEOs, business owners, professionals and, of course, their spouses.