American Academy of Matrimonial Laywers

The American Acadmeny of Matrimonial Laywers has elected John P. Paone, Jr. as Secretary of its New Jersey Chapter.  The Academy was founded in 1962 to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, to the end that the welfare of the family and society be protected.  There are currently 1600 members in 50 states and 77 members in New Jersey.  Mr. Paone had previously served on the Chapter's Board of Managers.  Mr. Paone will be installed at the Chapter's annual dinner on June 7, 2008. 

Middlesex County Bar Association

John P. Paone, Jr. was recently elected to the office of Second Vice-President of the Middlesex County Bar Association. Mr. Paone had previously served as a Secretary and Treasurer of the Bar. Mr. Paone was sworn in at the induction ceremony on May 28, 2008.  

New Jersey Supreme Court Committee

The New Jersey Supreme Court has appointed John P. Paone, Jr. as a member of the newly formed Ad Hoc Committee on the code of Judicial Conduct.  The Committee, chaired by former Chief Justice Deborah T. Poritz, will examine New Jersey's Code of Judicial Conduct and recommend changes to the standards of conduct required of the State's approximately 800 judges.  The Committee's report is expected to by completed in 2008.