New York Family and Divorce Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

666 Old Country Road, Suite 303, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530

A.J. Temsamani has devoted his practice to matrimonial and family law for over 25 years. His reputation has contributed to his attainment of various prestigious honors including: Selection by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Family Law. Selection as a New York Super Lawyer, a distinction earned by only five percent of the lawyers in the New York metro area. The Martindale-Hubbell “AV” Peer Review rating. “AV” is the best possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. Martindale-Hubbell describes an AV Preeminent rating as “a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence”. Selection by the Ten Leaders Cooperative as one of the top divorce lawyers on Long Island. Clients of A.J. appreciate his approach and way of dealing with matters that brings peace and calm to an otherwise stressful situation.

Family and Divorce Law

3 Columbus Circle, 15th floor, New York, NY 10019

Adria S. Hillman is a 1967 graduate from Bennington College which she attended on a Jesse Smith Noyes Fellowship and graduated from New York University School of Law in 1970. She joined Richard Green immediately after law school and became a partner in Green & Hillman in 1976 where she concentrated on commercial, copyright, defamation and divorce litigation. She co-authored with Harriet N. Cohen an analysis of Equitable Distribution in Divorce in New York as well as several op ed pieces for the New York Times on divorce related issues and she edited a Chapter in a Family Law Manual on Separation Agreements and was Editor of Women and the Law for several years. In 1991, Adria went into practice on her own concentrating on complex divorce and custody litigation and appeals. Adria has conducted trials concerning both custody and financial issues and has also done extensive appellate work in these areas. Since starting her own firm, she also has been a founding member of the New York Women?s Foundation, serving on its Advocacy committee, a member of its Executive committee and a Vice-President, and was appointed to the New York State Legislative Advisory Committee concerning the Estates, Powers and Trusts law, a New York City Task Force on Family Violence and a Governor?s Task Force on Sexual Harassment. Adria has been a member of the Bar Association of the City of New York since 1973 and has served on its Judiciary Committee and its Matrimonial Committee and has been a member of the New York Women?s Bar Association since 1982 and is a sustaining member of the New York State Bar Association. Adria is currently a special master for the New York County Supreme Court. Adria has had a Martindale Hubbell AV rating for successive years and has been named as a Super Lawyer every year since 2007.

Family and Divorce Law

199 Main Street, Suite 500, White Plains, NY 10601

Alan M. Dubow is an attorney in White Plains and a partner at Robinowitz Cohlan Dubow & Doherty LLP. His practice includes matrimonial and family matters, complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes and business transactions. Dubow joined the firm in 1986, having begun practicing law in 1981. His education preceded that start: he graduated from Binghamton in 1977 and Brooklyn Law School in 1980. The firm he joined had been founded in 1982 by Judge Seymour Robinowitz and Richard M. Cohlan. Trials and appeals both figure in his work. He has conducted trials in New York City’s Supreme Courts and in the Supreme Courts of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Rockland counties. At the appellate level, he has argued cases in the First and Second Departments. His admissions also extend beyond New York state courts to the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. For matrimonial matters, Dubow’s background includes training as a mediator and collaborative attorney. His firm describes those approaches as alternatives to taking marital disputes to court, with the parties working together on their resolution. The professional memberships listed in his biography include the International Association of Collaborative Professionals and the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. He is also listed as a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association.

Family and Divorce Law

375 North Broadway, 208, Jericho, NY 11753

Alexander E. Sklavos, Esq., is the founder of The Sklavos Law Group, PC, bringing decades of legal experience and a steadfast commitment to serving clients throughout New York. Admitted to the New York State Bar and the United States Federal Courts, Mr. Sklavos has built a reputation for excellence in matrimonial law, family law, civil litigation, and landlord-tenant law, both commercial and residential. He’s been published in dozens of cases and has tried cases in the emerging fields of IVF and embryo litigation, complex custody litigation, business division, equitable distribution, possessory rights, copyright infringement, just to name a few.

Family and Divorce Law

450 7th Ave #704, New York, NY 10123, USA

Alexander Gutierrez is the founding attorney of A. Gutierrez Law Firm, P.C., in New York City. The firm maintains a Manhattan office at 450 Fashion Avenue, Suite 704, and a Queens office in Jackson Heights. Its stated service area includes Manhattan, Queens, and the greater New York metropolitan area. Gutierrez’s firm focuses on divorce, family law, and criminal defense. Its divorce work includes both contested and uncontested proceedings. The firm lists property division, retirement assets, maintenance, child support, custody, and exclusive occupancy of the home among the issues it addresses in those cases. In its separate family-law practice description, the firm identifies custody, visitation, and support agreements, as well as representation at trial. Criminal defense is another component of the firm’s practice, with matters handled in both state and federal courts. The firm also identifies felony trials among its work. A separate practice area concerns Article 10 neglect and abuse matters. In that context, the firm describes representing families facing CPS and ACS investigations and allegations, including efforts toward family reunification. The firm’s attorney section identifies Gutierrez as licensed in New York State. His firm offers confidential consultations, and its contact form provides separate categories for divorce, family law and custody, criminal defense, and Article 10 matters.

Family and Divorce Law

118-35 Queens Boulevard, STE 400, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Alla Roytberg Esq. is a lawyer, mediator and frequent lecturer with over 25 years of professional experience. After graduating from Fordham University School of Law in 1991 and practicing law at two law firms for five years, Ms. Roytberg started The Law Firm and Mediation Practice of Alla Roytberg in 1996. Currently, the firm has two offices located in Manhattan and in Forest Hills, Queens. Ms. Roytberg’s practice focuses on all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including litigation, mediation, collaborative divorce and work on prenuptial and marital agreements. Her areas of concentration also include general mediation, residential real estate representation and ancillary general practice. Ms. Roytberg is fluent in the Russian language and frequently addresses the legal needs of the Russian Community in New York. Her clients range from individuals and entrepreneurs to privately-held small companies.

Family and Divorce Law

118-35 Queens Blvd ste 910, Forest Hills, NY 11375, USA

Alyssa Eisner focuses on matrimonial and family law with client-centered advocacy. She holds certification in divorce mediation and collaborative law from the Center for Mediation, allowing her to offer clients alternative dispute resolution methods alongside traditional litigation. Her approach combines legal expertise with compassionate guidance through complex family law matters.

Family and Divorce Law

1013 Brown St, Peekskill, NY 10566, USA

Andrea N. Catalina, Esq., has dedicated her career to the practice of matrimonial and family law matters, including custody and child support matters, as well as criminal defense, real estate transactions and representing landlords in landlord/tenant disputes. Andrea has represented litigants throughout several counties, including Westchester, Orange, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Bronx and Manhattan in both Family and Supreme Court. She provides thoughtful and thorough representation to every client while striving for amicable and fair resolutions of all matters. While she is compassionate and patient, should negotiations fail to produce a fair result, she is ready and able to litigate a variety of issues in an effort to protect the interests of her clients. This Firm is a family-based team specializing in helping other families through all different types of issues. Andrea strives to be the attorney your family calls when they have a child who just got arrested for the first time or when you're ready to buy or sell your first home. From custody issues to trying to evict that pesky tenant, she is here and happy to help with it all! Attorney Catalina - Attorney in Peekskill, NY Prior to starting her own Firm, Andrea began her legal career working as an Associate at a mid-sized firm in White Plains where she represented clients on a variety of issues involving matrimonial, family, custody, support, personal injury and criminal matters. In 2012, Andrea joined her father, Frank A. Catalina, Esq., in Peekskill, New York. Shortly thereafter, she started her own practice, while remaining “of counsel” to Frank, who has over thirty years of experience in the same practice areas. Andrea is a proud graduate of Pace University School of Law, graduating cum laude. Prior to law school, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. While in college, Andrea spent a semester traveling abroad to Spain and is conversant in Spanish. Andrea is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey. The main law office is in Peekskill, New York, but she also maintains satellite offices in Monroe and White Plains, New York (by appointment only). She is also a member of the New York City and Westchester County Bar Associations.

Family and Divorce Law

1 North Broadway, Suite 801, White Plains, NY 10601

In her ten years at the firm, Ms. Friedman has distinguished herself as a leader in the area of matrimonial and family law. She has developed a well-respected reputation for her aggressive attitude humbled by her compassionate disposition. Ms. Friedman focuses her practice on preparation, insight into the law and advocacy for her clients. Practicing side-by-side with Sari M. Friedman, she handles all areas of matrimonial and family law from inception through trial. Andrea B. Friedman is a named partner at Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law. Friedman joined Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law, as an associate in September 2008, after receiving her J.D. from Hofstra University Law School, and a B.A. from George Washington University. Her outstanding leadership and tireless efforts in representing individuals in matrimonial law led the firm to name Ms. Friedman a partner in 2014.

Family and Divorce Law

26 Court Street, 405, Brooklyn, NY 11242

Law Offices of Asher B. White is a law firm with 2 office locations, including an office in Brooklyn, NY. At this office location, there is 1 lawyer practicing family law, divorce/separation, annulment and 11 other areas of law.

Family and Divorce Law

600 Old Country Road, Suite 328, Garden City, NY 11530

Since 1985, Barry J. Fisher’s practice has been exclusively limited to matrimonial and family law and appeals and he is recognized as one of the preeminent attorneys in his field. Whether the case is being litigated or negotiated, you want powerful legal representation. Barry’s extensive knowledge, coupled with his empathy and understanding, enables him to zealously represent them through all phases of their matter. Barry can be hard-hitting as a litigator but also has the training and skills to help you successfully protect your rights and negotiate an amicable settlement. Barry has an undergraduate degree in accounting and prior to practicing matrimonial and family law, he was a tax specialist with the international accounting firm of Deloitte, Haskins & Sells. His accounting and tax background has been an invaluable asset when handling high net worth and complex financial cases. ? In addition to being AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, he has also been honored in New York Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. For the past 25 years, Barry has been a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the most prestigious nationwide organization of matrimonial lawyers. He has been an active member of the New York Chapter, having served as Vice-President, a member of the Board of Managers, a member of the Board of Examiners, and as Editor of their former publication, Matrimonial Law Journal, which was sent to Fellows and judges throughout New York State. ? Barry has also served as Chair of the Appellate Practice and Matrimonial Law committees of the Nassau County Bar Association and was a member of its Board of Directors. For several years, he also served as an Editor of the Matrimonial Law Committee’s publication, Recent Decisions in Matrimonial Law. For 30 years, Barry has also been a member of the Family Law Section Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association. ? Barry has lectured and moderated lectures for numerous organizations on a wide variety of topics pertaining to matrimonial law, family law and appellate practice. Barry has had decisions published in the New York Law Journal and along with his associate, Cheryl Jakinovich, had an article on appellate practice published in the Nassau Lawyer.

Family and Divorce Law

3000 Marcus Ave, Suite 1E5, New Hyde Park, NY 11042

Admitted 1975 in NY. Board Certified Family Law Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1996. Past Chair Marital Property & Child Support Committees of the Family Law Section of the ABA. Past Chair, Family Law Committee, Queens County Bar Association. Frequent lecturer on Family Law issues with the ABA, Queens County Bar Association & Nassau County Bar Association. Numerous published articles in the Family Law Review of the Family Law Section of the NYSBA. Super Lawyers designation in metro NY area for 7 out of past 10 years.

Family and Divorce Law

101 6th Ave suite 930, New York, NY 10013, USA

Ben Moore has devoted his legal career to protecting the physical safety and financial security of his clients and their families. A skilled and aggressive advocate, Ben began his career as a domestic violence prosecutor in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, where he helped deliver justice to hundreds of survivors of physical, verbal and emotional abuse. Ben is a seasoned negotiator and litigator who brings the toughness and empathy he developed as an Assistant District Attorney to his matrimonial and family law practice, which has been his primary focus area since 2014. During his career, Ben has developed a keen understanding of the psychological elements of litigation and negotiation. For instance, Ben knows you never back down to the demands of a bully or a narcissist. Ben believes the best lawyers always stand up for their clients, especially when the going is hardest. Ben devotes the same energy and compassion to every client – whether she or he is a professional athlete, Fortune 100 CEO or a stay-at-home parent. Widely regarded as an expert in domestic violence issues, Ben serves on the Domestic Violence Committees of the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section and the New York City Bar, where he has lectured on issues relating to power dynamics and coercive control, and he is frequently brought on as a consultant by other attorneys in cases involving domestic violence. Ben is also a member of the American Bar Association and the Jewish Lawyers Guild. Prior to founding the Firm, Ben practiced at three of Manhattan’s premier family and matrimonial law firms, including Cohen Clair Lans Greifer Thorpe & Rottenstreich LLP, where he worked numerous cases alongside industry legends Robert Stephan Cohen and Bernard E. Clair, and Rower LLC, where he was a partner. Ben received his B.A. magna cum laude from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2000 and is proficient in Hebrew. In 2007, he graduated Order of the Barristers from Brooklyn Law School, where he has served as an adjunct professor of trial advocacy since 2014.

Family and Divorce Law

590 Madison Ave 6th floor, New York, NY 10022, USA

Bettina D. Hindin is an accomplished and experienced matrimonial litigator, recognized for her skill and expertise in the investigation and analysis of the complex financial issues that arise in matrimonial, domestic relations, Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and LGBTQIA matters. She is an acknowledged expert in the field and has appeared often as a commentator on these issues for MSNBC and CNN. Bettina’s experience includes handling diverse transactional matters in all areas of domestic relations, LGBTQIA law and family law, including divorce, separation, annulment, maintenance, child support, support modification, custody, visitation, relocation, paternity, surrogacy, equitable distribution and asset valuation. Outside of the courtroom, Bettina's extensive experience also includes the negotiation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, settlement agreements and non-marital agreements. Bettina was the first attorney in Nassau County, New York to file parentage/surrogacy papers. She has successfully tried a myriad of matrimonial, child custody, surrogacy and support cases before the Family Courts and the Supreme Courts of the State of New York and argued appeals in the appellate courts of the state. Bettina provides clients with all of the requisite elements of matrimonial counseling on the most sophisticated level. A forceful litigator, she is particularly attuned to the interplay of litigation and settlement techniques required to produce optimal results. Bettina has received the highest, AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell in professionalism and ethics, in both peer rating and judiciary rating categories for over 15 years; she has been recognized as a Super Lawyer,® since 2009, a distinction awarded to the top five percent of the lawyers in the state; has consistently received an Avvo “10” Rating, has been named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, has been recognized as one of New York’s Women Leaders in the Law and has been selected as one of the Tri-state's Top Family Law Practitioners, and Top Attorneys in Metro New York.

Family and Divorce Law

44 Court St suite 810, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

Brian D. Perskin is a Brooklyn divorce and family law attorney whose cases include matrimonial disputes and child custody matters. He represents men and women, and is the founder of his firm, which has offices in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Custody is also a subject of his writing. His book How to Win Custody is directed at parents involved in custody disputes; another book, Winning Divorce Strategies, discusses ways to pursue goals in a divorce. His other writing covers fathers’ rights and the custody rights of non-parents, as well as divorce strategy. Financial subjects appear in that work, too, including pension fund assets and attorneys’ fees. In speaking engagements on family law, he has addressed depositions in marriage proceedings and judges’ views on equitable distribution. Before his legal career, Perskin attended Brandeis University, receiving his B.A. in 1987. His undergraduate studies also included time at the London School of Economics. Washington College of Law awarded him a J.D. in 1990. His court admissions include New York State and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts. The firm’s Brooklyn office is on Court Street. Its Manhattan office is on East 42nd Street, and its team includes partner Evan S. Seckular alongside attorneys and associate attorneys.

Family and Divorce Law

107 Greenwich St 25th floor, New York, NY 10006, USA

Bryan is a Partner of GHSK and the head of its Matrimonial & Family Law practice. Bryan’s practice embraces a diverse set of clients and the challenging issues they face. Bryan understands the situations many of our family law clients are enduring can be arduous, delicate, and emotional. Bryan approaches each client’s matter with knowledge, compassion, and understanding. He collaborates with clients to determine their desired outcomes and develop creative strategies to achieve them. Bryan provides representation at every level, including complex and sophisticated family law matters for high-net-worth individuals. He handles a wide variety of family law matters, from the negotiation of pre- and postnuptial agreements to separation and divorce proceedings (contested, same-sex, and uncontested). He is a skilled and constructive negotiator when clients attempt to settle issues by agreement, and a powerful advocate when the determination of the Court is necessary. Bryan’s divorce clients face many issues including custody and parenting time/visitation, child support, spousal maintenance/alimony, equitable distribution of assets, as well as domestic violence and orders of protection. He also helps clients traverse the ever-changing landscape of family law as it relates to same-sex couples. Bryan was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers each year since 2020 and earned the recognition of the Top 10 Attorneys under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in 2019, 2020 and 2021. He frequently presents at various forums discussing divorce and considerations involved such as financial issues and LGBT+ issues. He has also been quoted in articles by various media outlets such as USA Today.

Family and Divorce Law

666 Old Country Rd suite 801, Garden City, NY 11530, USA

Byron C. Chou practices exclusively in matrimonial and family law, bringing a unique blend of litigation acumen and deep forensic/financial expertise to his clients' matters. He represents high-net-worth individuals in complex matters involving equitable distribution and asset valuation; negotiates prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements; and litigates high-stakes matrimonial, child custody and support disputes. Prior to joining Gassman Baiamonte Gruner, Mr. Chou built a distinguished career in forensic accounting and business valuation at KLG Business Valuators and Forensic Accountants. There, he advised hundreds of clients, attorneys, and judges in both contested and mediated divorces — as well as in personal injury and estate matters — by conducting financial/forensic audits, projecting asset values, valuing publicly and closely held businesses and interests, and evaluating executive compensation packages. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Kenneth Wang Memorial Scholarship. Mr. Chou spent his youth between Taipei, Taiwan and Syosset, New York and currently resides in Huntington, New York. Because of his diversified upbringing, Mr. Chou is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese, an invaluable resource in the effective representation of his clients from Long Island and throughout the New York metro region. A respected leader in the New York metropolitan legal community, including Nassau and Suffolk County, Mr. Chou serves on the Board of Directors of the Nassau County Bar Association and has previously chaired both its New Lawyers Committee and LGBTQ Committee. He is the Vice Chair of the Asian American Attorney Section (and organizes the Annual Chinese Lunar New Year and Diwali celebrations), a Board Member of the Theodore Roosevelt American Inns of Court, and in 2023 was appointed to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Asian Leaders Advisory Council. Mr. Chou is frequently invited by Judges, bar associations, and civic organizations to lecture on topics ranging from matrimonial law to artificial intelligence. His professional achievements have earned him numerous honors, including recognition as a New York Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” Lawyers of Distinction, the Nassau County Bar Association President’s Award, and the Nassau County Comptroller’s Achievement Award and other acknowledgements from the Town of North Hempstead and Town of Huntington.

Family and Divorce Law

527 Madison Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Carly Krasner Leizerson practices in all areas of matrimonial and family law including high conflict financial cases, child custody, relocation, child support modification actions, and the negotiation of prenuptial and separation agreements. She has also appeared before the Federal Courts in actions brought pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of Child Abduction. A litigator by training, she is a zealous advocate for her clients. Her deep understanding of the unique emotional and financial challenges facing families and individuals during the separation and divorce process allows her to find creative out-of-court solutions whenever possible, and her litigation background provides her with the tools and experience to aggressively litigate cases through trial and appeals, when necessary. Beginning in 2018, Carly has been recognized by her peers in Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in the areas of matrimonial and family law, and in 2019, she was recognized by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as a “Top 10 Under 40”. Prior to joining the Firm, Carly was an associate at McLaughlin & Stern, LLP, where she practiced matrimonial and family law. Carly received her law degree, cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2012, where she was the Symposium and Submissions Editor of the Pace International Law Review. Carly is a member of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.

Family and Divorce Law

222 Bloomingdale Rd, White Plains, NY 10605, USA

Carol Most has several decades of experience in Family and Matrimonial Law. Ms. Most is capable of harnessing her experience and knowledge to get favorable results for her clients. To her clients, Ms. Most is warm and caring. Ms. Most’s warmth, however, is carefully balanced by her aggressive advocacy in court. Ms. Most is uniquely gifted in knowing what approach will best serve her clients and capitalizing on that approach when negotiating with adversaries and arguing in court. Ms. Most places the needs and desires of the client first when determining the approach taken in court. In addition to representing parties, Ms. Most also devotes a portion of her time to representing children. This experience enables her to more easily relate to judges and adversaries when child custody is at issue. Ms. Most’s experience includes all aspects of Family and Matrimonial Law including child custody, child support, maintenance, and equitable distribution. Ms. Most’s experience includes divorces where parties have many millions of dollars in assets held in complex structures to W-2 wage earners. For child custody, Ms. Most’s experience runs the gamut of involved caring parents, to issues involving drugs, abuse, alienation, and mental health issues. Ms. Most is capable of taking her extensive experience and knowledge and effectively applying it to You. If you are going through a divorce, you know that you need a divorce lawyer who will be a good listener and an effective negotiator. You need an attorney who knows how to be understanding about your situation, and how to get tough in court. You need the experienced matrimonial law attorneys at Most & Schneid, P.C.

Family and Divorce Law

5O West street, 7D, NY, NY 10006

Family and Divorce Law

600 Old Country Road, Suite 328, Garden City, NY 11530

Cheryl L. Jakinovich is an associate at the firm who passionately represents clients in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including custody, child support, parenting time, spousal support, equitable distribution, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and modification proceedings. She counsels clients in all aspects of their proceedings while considering each client’s specific needs and the unique circumstances of each case. Cheryl works with clients to get to the heart of what is most important to them. While Cheryl utilizes her negotiation skills in every case to assist clients in avoiding prolonged litigation, she is prepared to vigorously litigate on behalf of clients when a settlement cannot be reached. ? Cheryl earned her B.A. from St. John’s University and her J.D. from New York Law School. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association. Cheryl has co-authored an article pertaining to appellate practice.

Family and Divorce Law

1393 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA

Since handling my own divorce over twenty years ago, I have devoted my practice to matrimonial and family law on Long Island, representing business owners, executives, teachers, police officers, doctors, attorneys, homemakers, union members, and firefighters. I have handled hundreds of divorce and family law cases, negotiating favorable settlements for most, and proceeding to trial when necessary, and have prevailed on numerous divorce, child support, and child custody appeals. I was born and raised on Long Island. I graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School, and earned my undergraduate degree, cum laude, in 1986 from SUNY Stony Brook. I attended Hofstra University School of Law, where I was editor of the Hofstra Environmental Law Digest, and earned my law degree in 1989. I was admitted to the New York Bar in 1990, and started my own practice in 1992.

Family and Divorce Law

220 White Plains Rd suite 500, Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA

Dana’s practice predominately focuses on Family Law and Matrimonial although she is adept at tackling other areas of law when they intersect with a divorce action. Dana practiced commercial litigation before landing in Family Law. Early on in her career she left the private sector to work for the Administration for Children’s Services (“ACS”) where she prosecuted child abuse and neglect cases in New York City. In addition to focusing on child protection, Dana honed her trial skills doing countless hearings and advocating on behalf of her clients. After the birth of her first child, Dana left ACS in 2002 and returned to the private sector, practicing solely Family and Matrimonial Law and adding Mediation to her practice. Dana fully appreciates the emotional complexity involved in matters having to do with family, marriage, finances and domestic violence. Each case is unique and carries with it a particular set of circumstance. Dana is especially skilled at understanding the nuances of each matter and employs an unusual combination of strength and sensitivity for her clients.

Family and Divorce Law

150 E 58th St 22nd floor, New York, NY 10155, USA

Daniel B. Nottes is a results-oriented, innovative, creative thinker who works closely with his clients to successfully negotiate, and if necessary litigate, cases from inception through trial and appeal. A seasoned litigator, Mr. Nottes represents individuals and families in complex and sophisticated matters. Mr. Nottes is privileged to represent clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including divorce and separation (both litigated in court and settled out of court); negotiating marital and family agreements (prenuptial, postnuptial, separation, and other settlement agreements); paternity; custody, visitation, parenting time and access; child support, including initial awards and modifications; spousal support/maintenance; relocation to other jurisdictions; parents/grandparents rights; domestic violence, including orders of protection; equitable distribution and property division, including valuations of real estate (commercial and residential) holdings, businesses, professional practices, closely-held family companies, art collections, exotic cars and automobiles, aircraft, and other complex holdings and assets. His cases have also involved multi-jurisdictional and cross-border issues, including proceedings involving children, jurisdictional disputes and matters of international law. In addition, he has extensive experience representing clients in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including arbitrations and mediations – locally, nationally and internationally. Mr. Nottes’ cases have garnered national and international media attention and have involved landmark issues and matters of first impression, such as the successful distribution of frozen embryos to his client as part of an equitable distribution/marital property award after trial, considerably large support awards, including a permanent maintenance award following a multi-week trial, and the striking of pleadings resulting from illegal iPhone hacking and spoliation of evidence – the first case of its kind ever litigated worldwide – which was recently affirmed on appeal with costs (see Appellate Division Decision here). Prior to forming his boutique law firm to service his broad client base, Mr. Nottes was a Partner and the Practice Chair of the Matrimonial and Family Law Department at a commercial law firm. Previously, Mr. Nottes was a name partner at Felder, Felder and Nottes, P.C. (formerly Raoul Felder and Partners, P.C.), a renowned law firm concentrating in Matrimonial and Family Law. During law school, Mr. Nottes had the privilege of serving as a judicial intern to the Honorable Arthur D. Spatt, Senior United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York. Mr. Nottes is admitted to practice in the State of New York.

Family and Divorce Law

1 Dosoris Ln, Glen Cove, NY 11542, USA

Mejias believes in accountability in business. In 2003, despite overwhelming odds, David Mejias was elected to the Nassau County Legislature. Since taking office, Mejias has maintained his focus and fought for issues that are important to his thousands of constituents. He is also a veteran of tough battles, fighting hard to win reelection. He has led the effort to keep our children safe from sex offenders by sponsoring the toughest Megan’s Notification Law in New York State and sponsored legislation implementing residency restrictions for sex offenders. Most recently, David Mejias sponsored and passed legislation that allows law enforcement to install computer monitoring software on the computers of registered sex offenders, using the same technology sex offenders use to prey on our children to catch them in the act. As a legislator and in the practice of law, David has fought for the rights of victims of domestic violence. He has been recognized by the Coalition Against Domestic Violence for his efforts on their behalf. David Mejias is a graduate of The University at Albany School of Business and Fordham University School of Law.

Family and Divorce Law

8279 River Street, PO Box 38, Elizabethtown, NY 12932

For the first half of her career, Debra was a prosecutor, and she spent the latter half specializing in matrimonial and family law. She is an experienced mediator and collaborative divorce practitioner as well as a recognized expert in working with victims of domestic violence. Debra believes that legal battles are more harmful to families than helpful, and is passionate about helping people find ways to make their own decisions for their families, rather than leaving their outcomes in the hands of a stranger in a black robe. When court is unavoidable, Debra aims to educate and support people to make the legal process less costly, scary, uncertain, and stressful. In her spare time, Debra works with Zonta International to improve the lives of women and girls in her local community and around the globe. She loves travel, good food and wine, tennis, and spending time with her husband and children enjoying all of the outdoor activities available in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State where they make their home.

Family and Divorce Law

62 Main St suite 301, Brockport, NY 14420, USA

Emanuel N. Mouganis was born and raised in Brockport, New York and has a strong reputation for providing quality legal services in Western New York. Emanuel N. Mouganis holds a Juris Doctor (JD) and has also received an advanced Masters of Law degree (LLM) from SUNY Buffalo Law School. While in both law and graduate law school, Emanuel N. Mouganis was elected to the Student Bar Association. Prior to forming his own firm, Emanuel N. Mouganis served as a Judicial Law clerk in State Court and has also worked for the State and United States Attorney’s Office. Emanuel N. Mouganis is admitted to practice law in New York, Florida, the United States District Court and has tried and settled numerous criminal and civil cases in both the trial and appellate divisions for his clients. Serving the Greater Rochester Area of New York, including the communities of Albion, Batavia, Barre, Bergen, Brighton, Brockport, Byron, Canandaigua, N. Chili, Clarendon, Clarkson, East Rochester, Fairport, Gains, Gates, Greece, Hamlin, Henrietta, Honeoye Falls, Irondequoit, Kendall, Mendon, Murray, Ogden, Parma, Penfield, Perinton, Pittsford, Riga, Rush, Rochester, Stafford, Sweden, Webster, Wheatland, Monroe County, Orleans County, Genesee County, Ontario County, Wayne County, Livingston County, Wyoming County, and Erie County.

Family and Divorce Law

777 Third Avenue, 32nd floor, New York, NY 10017

Emily has practiced civil litigation and family and matrimonial law since 1998. She received a Master of Business Administration degree, conferred with distinction, from Adelphi University in 1989. Thereafter, Emily worked in public relations and artist management in the music industry. She was an Articles Editor from 1996-1997 for the Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law while attending the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. In 1998, Emily was admitted to the State Bars of New York and New Jersey and, in 1999, to the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Emily has worked in the offices of several prominent New York City matrimonial attorneys before joining Garr Silpe, P.C. in 2010. Emily resides in Westchester County with her husband and children. She plays tennis and volunteers for local political causes and the Humane Society of Westchester.

Family and Divorce Law

435 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795, USA

Tini Law, P.C. was established in early 2015 after Mr. Tini left his position as Principal Law Clerk for the now-retired Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, Stephen M. Behar. His unique experience between private practice and public service allows the firm to better appreciate the specific needs of every client. As leaders in each of the areas in which we practice, we offer our clients deep experience across financial and tax services, corporate law, real estate litigation, employment, divorce and family law, appellate law, personal injury, foreclosure, landlord-tenant, criminal defense, construction law, and more.

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2150 Joshuas Path suite 301, Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA

Mr. Pammer received his Juris Doctor from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. While at Touro Law, he served as the President of the Student Bar Association, Vice-President of the Suffolk County Bar Association Student Committee, was a member of the Mock Trial team, and published a monthly column in the Suffolk Lawyer. Additionally, Mr. Pammer drafted the rules for the Office of Court Administration’s Poor Persons Application in relation to pro bono uncontested divorce. Mr. Pammer earned his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from Purdue University Global, where he was President of the Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society. Prior to joining MONTEFUSCO | PAMMER, Mr. Pammer was an associate practicing primarily in the area of education, administrative and labor law.

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20 West park Avenue, Suite 201, Long Beach, NY 11561

Heidi Bernstein manages our matrimonial, family law and criminal and traffic law practice. Heidi has been a practicing attorney for over twenty-eight years with extensive experience in matrimonial and family court matters, prenuptial agreements, separation agreements and post-nuptial agreements in addition to handling educational law issues, criminal and traffic matters, and mental health and drug court cases. Heidi has won numerous trials involving custody, child support, maintenance, and equitable distribution. Heidi has successfully represented clients in divorce actions, criminal contempt proceedings, family offense matters, and relocation petitions. Ms. Bernstein has handled same ­sex family court and matrimonial actions and has secured parental rights to same­ sex partners before the passing of the Marriage Equality Act in 2011. Heidi draws on her perspective as a trial lawyer to counsel and advocate for clients facing these and other significant life events.

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3 Blue Goose Ln, Huntington, NY 11743

Herbert A. Smith Jr. is a New York attorney with a background in divorce and family law whom Hedayati Law Group in Garden City named a partner in September 2025. His work has included both representing parties in court and serving in the chambers of a matrimonial Supreme Court justice. As that justice’s principal law clerk and confidential law secretary, Smith drafted decisions addressing more than 500 motions, trials and hearings, according to his firm biography. He also conducted hundreds of conferences. In his litigation work, he tried cases in Supreme, Family, Surrogate’s and District Courts and argued appeals before the Appellate Division and Court of Appeals. One such appellate matter was Gootnick v. Gootnick, whose September 10, 2025 decision names Smith as counsel with Hedayati for the appellant. The dispute concerned an attempt to reopen a divorce judgment entered on default in April 2016. The Second Department affirmed the denial of that request, with costs. Smith’s family-law work has encompassed cases from their inception through trial, including divorces involving substantial assets. Custody, visitation and financial support were also part of that work, as were paternity, grandparents’ rights and Child Protective Service proceedings. Smith received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College in 1977 and completed his law degree at Brooklyn Law School in 1980.

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777 3rd Ave, RM 32D, New York, NY 10017

Ira is recognized by both his colleagues and judges as one of the top matrimonial attorneys in New York. He has been listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” since 2008 and has received a Preeminent Rating for the past fifteen years for both legal ability and ethical standards (“AV”) in the Martindale Hubbell directory of attorneys. Ira has been named in the New York Times Magazine and New York Magazine “Super Lawyers” section as among the top attorneys in the New York Metropolitan Area since 2006. Ira entered private practice in 1978 initially as a commercial litigator. In 1985 Ira formed his own firm, primarily focusing on Family Law. Since that time Ira has been a frequent lecturer at the Bar Association and Continuing Legal Education programs. Ira has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. John’s Law School teaching a course in trial advocacy. He received his J.D. in 1974 from Temple University Beasley School of Law, and his B.A. in 1971 from University of Pennsylvania.

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30 WALL STREET, 8TH FLOOR, New York, NY 10005

Family and Divorce Law

350 5th Ave #7620, New York, NY 10118, USA

Isaiah Vallejo-Juste is an attorney with eighteen years of experience in matrimonial and commercial litigation and has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the year 2019, 2020, 2021, and recognized as a Super Lawyer in 2022 and 2023. In addition, Isaiah is also an adjunct professor with Marist College, where he has taught classes such as Administrative Law, Ethics, and Politics and Policy for the College’s MPA program since 2013. He has also taught CLEs for the New York State Bar Association in the area of matrimonial law, and has appeared on WABC radio news as an authority on legal issues. Isaiah has represented some of New York’s City’s most successful and affluent individuals in the area of family law, including, divorces, prenuptial agreements, support hearings, custody proceedings, family offense proceedings, appeals, and all other family law proceedings throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Isaiah often also taps into his substantial commercial litigation experience in litigating complex financial issues involved in a divorce. As a commercial litigator, Isaiah successfully litigated commercial matters against some of New York City’s most prestigious firms. He has represented companies and individuals in breach of contract, tort cases, UCC matters, and real estate litigations. Isaiah is also a member of the matrimonial committee of the New York State Bar Association and a member of the New York City Women’s Bar Association. He is a 2005 graduate of Albany Law School (cum laude) where he served as an associate editor of the Environmental Law Review and was Vice President of the Latin American Law Students Association. Isaiah is also a 2002 graduate of New York University where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Isaiah lives in Bergen County, New Jersey with his wife and two children.

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1 N Lexington Ave, White Plains, NY 10601, USA

James Nolletti is an accomplished negotiator and litigator with over three decades of wide-ranging experience in matrimonial and family law cases. He is the founder of Nolletti Law Group, a firm focused exclusively on the unique needs of its divorce and family law clients. Formerly, Mr. Nolletti was the supervising partner of the family law and matrimonial litigation practice at the White Plains firm of Collier, Halpern, Newberg & Nolletti. James Nolletti began his career as a criminal trial prosecutor in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and has since represented clients in numerous and notable cases at both the trial and appellate court levels.

Family and Divorce Law

140 Grand St suite 800, White Plains, NY 10601, USA

James R. Haffner is a Partner with Kitson, Haffner & Hyde, LLP. His areas of practice include matrimonial and family law, estate planning and administration. Mr. Haffner, a College of the Holy Cross graduate, received his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law and has graduated from the Houston Family Law Trial Institute. During law school, Mr. Haffner was a staff member of the Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law and a recipient of the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award, which he earned representing immigrants in housing disputes with predatory landlords. He served as a research assistant to the Honorable Evan J. Wallach of the United States Court of International Trade and a judicial intern for the Honorable Vanessa L. Bryant of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Mr. Haffner brings his passion for service to others to his approach to family and matrimonial disputes and in assisting clients navigate the difficult legal landscape to reach the best result possible. Mr. Haffner assists clients in estate planning and administration matters including preparation of wills, living wills, healthcare proxies, and powers of attorney to effectuate a clients’ wishes. Mr. Haffner is admitted in New York and Connecticut and is a member of the Westchester County Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and the New York City Bar Association.

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3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA

Janice Roven has been practicing law for over 35 years. Matrimonial and divorce clients take comfort knowing that she was involved in her own custody battle, which provided her with insight into the client’s perspective in a separation and custody struggle. Her post-custody reflection on the turmoil, the hostilities, the negotiations and the resolutions that arise in the divorce process make her uniquely qualified to meet her clients’ needs, both in and out of the courtroom. In her insurance defense practice, Janice has represented physicians and hospitals in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. She has represented and sued pharmaceutical companies in pharmaceutical products liability cases. Janice has represented insurance companies, national accounts and third-Party administrators in general liability matters. Janice has written wills and prepared trusts for clients who seek to determine precisely how their assets will be distributed and their legacy continued when they no longer can speak for themselves. Janice has appeared on NBC News and has published many articles in legal trade journals and various other publications. Janice is one of the few women lawyers in New York State with a Master’s Degree in Litigation, which she obtained at Emory University School of Law. She previously earned her law degree from Emory and completed the National Institute of Trial Advocacy Program. Janice is admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Georgia, as well as before the Supreme Court of the United States. She graduated with Honors in Political Science from Barnard College, Columbia University.

Family and Divorce Law

107 North Main Street, New City, NY 10956

Jared DeRosso focuses his practice primarily on divorce and other family law matters. Working out of the firm's office in New City, New York, he provides representation to clients throughout Rockland County and the surrounding Hudson Valley. Throughout his career, Mr. DeRosso has appeared in many different courts in the State of New York, including in Rockland, Westchester, New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Suffolk, Orange, Dutchess, and Sullivan Counties and has argued before the Appellate Division, Second Department in Brooklyn, New York. Jared has been admitted to practice before all New York state courts since 2013. A significant portion of Jared's client base is made up of area residents who are seeing their marriages come to an end and who are thus having to deal with such divorce-related issues as the division of complex assets and debts, child custody and visitation, maintenance/alimony and child support. A forceful courtroom advocate for his clients when litigation is necessary, he often helps them avoid the stress and uncertainty of a trial by encouraging them to come to an accord on these issues through the negotiation of a settlement agreement. For his clients whose marriages have already been dissolved, Jared appears with them in court when they are seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing parenting and support orders, and for those who are considering getting married, he prepares and reviews prenuptial agreements. Jared's successful track record and high degree of ethics in handling what are often emotional and contentious issues have earned him the respect of his colleagues, including a "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo. He has also been named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star Honoree in the New York Metro Area, a Lawyers of Distinction Honoree for Excellence in Family and Divorce Law, a Top 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in New York by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, and one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under Age 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. A 2012 graduate of Albany Law School, Jared's professional affiliations include the Columbian Lawyers Society of Rockland County and the Rockland County Bar Association. When not at the office, Jared enjoys spending time with his wife, Ashley and their dog, Jack.

Family and Divorce Law

805 Third Avenue, 2030, New York, NY 10022

Jason A. Advocate is the founder with more than 25 years of experience in complex matrimonial and commercial law. A native New Yorker who won’t back down, Jason is known for protecting his client’s privacy at all costs. His diverse background of complex commercial litigation provides a level of knowledge into corporate and financial matters that levels the playing field from the start in high net worth cases. Mr. Advocate works to make sure that every client’s immediate and long term needs are met, even when up against a side that refuses to budge. A strong strategic litigator whose career has seen him go up against some of the nation’s leading corporations, he can’t be deterred. He aggressively fights for his client’s rights and their future. Jason received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University where he graduated magna cum laude and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the prestigious New York University of Law. Mr. Advocate has extensive trial experience, but he tempers that with negotiation skills that attempt to keep his clients out of the court room. He is a certified mediator and knows how to settle cases, but when all else fails, he knows how to win a trial. Mr. Advocate is a member of the bar in New York and New Jersey. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He works to further legislation and issues among his peers through the Association of the Bar for the City of New York and the New York State Bar Association. Jason also shares his vast legal experience on cutting edge legal matters as a lecturer at numerous institutions.