Mario J. DeRossi is a civil litigation attorney practicing in both the federal and state courts of New York.  His practice concentrates in the area of Family Law, including, divorce; child custody; and child support; property division; division of retirement benefits; tax consequences of divorce; annulments; paternity; grandparent's rights; domestic violence; and post-judgment proceedings.

Mr. DeRossi began his career as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the United States Army.  While a Judge Advocate, he served as lead counsel in more than fifty courts-martial.  Most notable, Mr. DeRossi successfully defended fellow officers charged in the highly publicized detainee abuse cases at  Abu Ghraib, Iraq and Bagram, Afganistan.  Mr. DeRossi was also deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he served as a military magistrate.

Mr. DeRossi has a unique philosophy in handling Family Law matters.  He believes that every client deserves individual attention and the best representation possible.  Based upon this philosophy, he has developed a successful Family Law practice.  He also recognizes the emotional trauma and pain individuals suffer when going through a divorce.  As a result, he offers his clients the time and the experience necessary to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life.  In every case, Mr. DeRossi, first attempts to bring about a quick, civilized, fair and inexpensive resolution.  However, if that cannot be accomplished, he offers aggressive professional representation.  Mr. DeRossi has developed a reputation for attending to the individual needs of his clients.

Mr. DeRossi is a member of the state bars of New York and Massachusetts.

Mr. DeRossi received his Bachelor of Arts from St. John’s University, graduating magna cum laude.  He received his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law in 2001.