Pete has been recognized by his peers as one of the best family lawyers in Virginia. His accolades include numerous nominations as a Super Lawyer, one of Virginia’s Legal Elite; being recognized as a Top Family Law Attorney in Hampton Roads, a Top Family Lawyer in Virginia, and receiving a Top Ten Attorney award from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Pete was a partner at the law firm of Willcox & Savage for twenty years before eventually establishing his own firm with his partners, Arnold Abrons and Tim Sceviour. Pete is currently a member of the Virginia State Bar Board of Governors for Family Law, and has participated in and chaired other professional committees for state and local bar associations. Recognizing that litigation is not always the best solution for family law disputes, Pete was one of the charter members of the Virginia Association of Collaborative Professionals, and previously served as president of the organization now known as Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Tidewater. He is a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section, the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association and the Virginia Beach Bar Association. Pete was the top man in his class at the University of Richmond School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from Old Dominion University with an undergraduate degree in business. Prior to attending law school, Pete owned and operated his own business in Virginia Beach. He is a frequent lecturer on Family Law topics, and is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University. Pete was born in Brooklyn, New York, is married and has three children. He is active in civic and community affairs, having coached youth basketball and softball, served as President of the St. Gregory’s School Board, and served on the Executive Committee of Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia. Pete knows from personal experience the effects of divorce on individuals, and the challenges of a blended family. He is mindful of the financial burden and emotional toll endured by clients in family law matters and he is committed to providing his clients with exceptional service and representation. He prides himself on providing clients the same advice that he would give to family members or friends.

Attorney Michelle Cimino became licensed to practice law in New York in 1997. She graduated cum laude from Nazareth College in 1991. Next, she received her JD from Syracuse University, where she also graduated cum laude in 1995. She is a member of the New York Bar association. In addition, she is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and Current Chair of their Family Law Section’s Membership Committee. She is also a member of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Bernard Clair is widely recognized as one of a handful of elite New York divorce lawyers. While he is skilled at all facets of client advocacy and representation, his skill as a trial lawyer and his command of the courtroom are what sets him apart. Mr. Clair has a unique ability to communicate and effectively advocate on behalf of his clients in both financial and custodial matters. On account of his courtroom experience, he is a successful negotiator and many of his cases result in favorable settlements without full blown litigation. Mr. Clair is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He served for more than a decade as Chairman of the editorial board of the New York Family Law Monthly—published by American Lawyers Media—and has regularly lectured and published to the legal community. In 2018, Mr. Clair was selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America for his work in family law, an honor he has received for the last 14 years. He has also co-authored three books for the lay public involving important matrimonial law issues. Mr. Clair receives Martindale-Hubbell’s highest ratings for both legal ability and ethical standards and has been recognized as one of the leading divorce lawyers in New York by numerous publications over the years. He has been consistently selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine and as one of New York’s “Best Lawyers” by New York Magazine. Most recently, Mr. Clair was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 29th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2023, for his work in Family Law. In 2017, Mr. Clair was acknowledged by the New York Post as “the top divorce lawyer in the world.” In 2018, he was named as one of “the top 20 lawyers for divorces” by the Hollywood Reporter in its annual “Trouble Shooters” list. And in the 2021 Chambers Review, Mr. Clair was, among other things, acknowledged to be "a go-to for high net worth clients..." and was awarded top-tier status. In establishing Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP, Mr. Clair brings his years of experience in every facet of family law to a setting where the focus remains on efficient, responsive and creative representation, whether it be within the context of complex litigation or sensitive, private negotiations. Mr. Clair graduated from St. John’s University School of Law in 1976 and attended Adelphi University as an undergraduate where he became an All American in lacrosse. He was selected as Adelphi University’s “Alumnus of the Year” in 2014. He received the prestigious Belson Medal Award for being an outstanding alumnus of St. John’s Law School in 2019. Mr. Clair lives with his wife in New York City.

While he is skilled at all facets of client advocacy and representation, his skill as a trial lawyer and his command of the courtroom are what sets him apart. Mr. Clair has a unique ability to communicate and effectively advocate on behalf of his clients in both financial and custodial matters. On account of his courtroom experience, he is a successful negotiator and many of his cases result in favorable settlements without full blown litigation. Mr. Clair is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He served for more than a decade as Chairman of the editorial board of the New York Family Law Monthly—published by American Lawyers Media—and has regularly lectured and published to the legal community. In 2018, Mr. Clair was selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America for his work in family law, an honor he has received for the last 14 years. He has also co-authored three books for the lay public involving important matrimonial law issues.