Patrick DeCarolis, Jr.

Patrick DeCarolis, Jr. is a seasoned attorney with over 40 years of experience, focusing on family law. His extensive career began with notable associations, including roles at Manley Freid and Paul Caruso. In 1982, he took a significant step by establishing his own family law practice. As a testament to his legal skills, Patrick became a founding partner in the esteemed DeCarolis & Trope in 1997, eventually merging with Trope and Trope in 2001. This collaboration evolved into Trope & DeCarolis in 2007.

Patrick's commitment to the legal profession extends beyond his private practice. He has served as a Judge pro tem in the Los Angeles Superior Court in both Santa Monica and Van Nuys. Additionally, he holds a distinguished position as a member of the Mediation Panel for the Family Law departments in the Central and West districts. Patrick's notable contributions include being trial and appellate counsel in the internationally significant move-away case Condon v. Cooper. His influence extends to the academic realm, where he acts as an editorial consultant for Matthew Bender and has made valuable contributions to the Rutter Group in its family law publication.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

(Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization)