Bronx, New York Family Lawyers

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Ingrid Gherman
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Jayson Lutzky
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Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(800) 660-5299 26 West 183rd Street
 Bronx, NY 10453
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Medical Malpractice
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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I am a Bronx, New York attorney with over 32 years of experience practicing law. I handle family law, contested and uncontested divorces, bankruptcy, accidents, medical malpractice and personal injury cases. I offer free in-person initial consultations. I enjoy explaining the law and helping each client understand his or her rights in each personal situation before starting the case. While I emphasize cooperation, I am a tough negotiator in court. Over the years, I have represented many satisfied clients and have helped recover millions for victims of accidents. One of my staff members has been with me for over...
David Ivan Bliven
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Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(718) 725-9600 3174 Riverdale Ave, Ste 1
 Bronx, NY 10463
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
New York Law School
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Stephen Bilkis
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Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(800) 696-9529 901 Sheridan Ave
 Bronx, NY 10451
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Touro Law School
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Martin Mohr
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Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(718) 293-1542 901 Sheridan Avenue
 Bronx, NY 10451
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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My practice is exclusively dedicated to helping families. Prior to starting my own firm I was a prosecutor in the Bronx District Attorneys office handling cases involving victims of domestic violence and other major crimes. Since leaving the District Attorney's office, I have dedicated my practice to helping families navigate their legal issues. The firm concentrates in the areas of custody, visitation, paternity, child support, abuse, neglect, termination of parental rights, orders of protection and divorce. I have been a member in good standing of the New York State Bar for the past 15 years. I am currently...
Benjamin C Rosenberg
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Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(718) 689-2369 1425 East Gun Hill Road
Floor 2
 Bronx, NY 10469
Family, Bankruptcy, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Brooklyn Law School
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Benjamin C. Rosenberg, Attorney at Law, is also known as the "Law Doctor" which primarily focuses on representation in Bankruptcy cases in addition to Criminal, Family, and Real Estate issues as well. After graduating from the Brooklyn Law School in 1990, Bankruptcy Attorney Benjamin C. Rosenberg became an associate at the law office of Fennell & Minkoff, which focused on commercial litigation in Federal court. This experience is what gave Attorney Rosenberg the desire to open his own practice. With over 26 years of experience in the field, Attorney Rosenberg aka "Law Doctor", prides himself on...
Scott Steinberg
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Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 30 years experience
(800) 696-9529 901 Sheridan Ave
 Bronx, NY 10451
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Medical Malpractice
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Brenda Okasi
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Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(718) 822-6800 1106 White Plains Rd
 Bronx, NY 10472
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Personal Injury
C U N Y School Of Law Flushin
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Okasi & Okasi PC is a law firm serving New York City and Hudson Valley areas of New York with personal and business legal services. We offer extensive support in the areas of Immigration Services, Personal Injuries, Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Family Law. We are proud of the attorneys we have assembled with extensive experience to respond to every aspect of your legal needs. We are here to help! Call us today. 718-822-6800.
(845) 391-8776 17 N. Plank Road, Suite 4
 Newburgh, NY 12550
Jaime Ramirez
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Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(718) 542-6629 751 Commonwealth Ave
 Bronx, NY 10473
Family, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
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Ola Azeez
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Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(718) 882-5700 3908 White Plains Rd
 Bronx, NY 10466
Family, Divorce, Immigration and Tax
Cuny School Of Law
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Jayne Leslie Brayer
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Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(347) 691-3690 3867 East Tremont Avenue
2nd Floor
 Bronx, NY 10465
Family, Criminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Pace Law School
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Daniel A. Singer
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Stephen Bilkis
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Cormac McEnery
Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(888) 368-4329 562 City Island Ave
 Bronx, NY 10464
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
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Lorraine Corsa
Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(212) 409-3431 80 Westchester Square
 Bronx, NY 10461
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Pace U Sch Of Law
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Kathleen Bradshaw
Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(718) 931-4400 3114 E Tremont Ave
 Bronx, NY 10461
Family, Divorce and Real Estate
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David Babel
Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(718) 881-7964 2525 Eastchester Rd
 Bronx, NY 10469
Family, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Divorce
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Leonard D'Angelica
Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(718) 515-0300 2705 Eastchester Rd
 Bronx, NY 10469
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
New York Law School
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Kevin Watson
Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(718) 794-5907 2116 Williamsbridge Rd
 Bronx, NY 10461
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
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Harold Solomon Entes
Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 50 years experience
(718) 828-3070 1978 Williamsbridge Rd
 Bronx, NY 10461
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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Leslie Hinds
Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 28 years experience
(718) 547-7017 3544 Holland Ave
 Bronx, NY 10467
Family, Divorce and Real Estate
Pace Law School
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Jennie Daniele
Bronx, NY Family Law Lawyer. 46 years experience
(718) 652-0500 2205 Wallace Ave
 Bronx, NY 10467
Family, Divorce and Real Estate
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Harry Hertzberg
Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(718) 792-2847 1526 Williamsbridge Rd
 Bronx, NY 10461
Family, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
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Hilary Iris Nat
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Mr. Manuel Portela
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New York, NY Family Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(212) 927-7363 177 WADSWORTH AVE
 New York, NY 10033
Family, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Immigration
American University Washington College of Law
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Manuel Portela Manuel@portelalaw.com Law School: The Washington College of Law at American University, Degree: JD 1990 Undergraduate School: Fordham University, 1986 Foreign Language: Spanish Manuel Portela Esq. is the founding partner of The Portela Law Firm, P.C. He specializes in Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family Law and Personal Injury. After graduating from Fordham University and American University Washington College of Law, Mr. Portela accepted an appointment as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney‘s Office in New York. During his tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, he received extensive training and instruction in the Criminal Court...
Mr. Roberto Antonio Reverón
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New York, NY Family Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(917) 687-4278 710 West 190th Street
Suite D
 New York, NY 10040-2903
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Divorce
Brooklyn Law School
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Seth D. Schraier
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New York, NY Family Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(914) 907-8632 3647 Broadway Suite 4G
 New York, NY 10031
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Albany Law School
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Cari B. Rincker
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New York, NY Family Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(212) 427-2049 535 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor
 New York, NY 10017
Family, Agricultural, Divorce and Estate Planning
Pace Law School
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Cari is a licensed attorney in the States of New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Connecticut while being licensed in the District of Columbia. Cari is a general practitioner with concentrations in food/agriculture law, family/matrimonial law, civil litigation, estate planning and mediation. Rincker Law, PLLC has offices in New York City and Champaign, Illinois. Cari is a member of the Association for the Bar in the City of New York's Matrimonial Law Committee. Before starting Rincker Law, PLLC, Cari was an associate at Budd-Falen Law Offices, LLC in Cheyenne, Wyoming where her broad practice...
(217) 254-5858 301 N. Neil Street, 4th Floor
 Champaign, IL 61820
Naresh Menghraj Gehi
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Queens, NY Family Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(718) 263-5999 118-21 Queens Blvd
 Queens, NY 11375
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Immigration
The University of Georgia School of Law and New Law College
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Naresh Gehi is too experienced Immigration attorney licences in the Eastern and Southern district of New York and Connecticut. Mr Naresh Gehi practiced in New York and Connecticut, the US Southern and Eastern District courts of New York. Attorney Gehi holds a master of laws from the University of Georgia, especially sophisticated in Immigration laws. Naresh Gehi successfully challenged many Immigration and deportation cases and helping the Immigrants to get out of the legal problems for the last 13 years in New York. Along with the other Immigration lawyers launched an Immigration law firm called Gehi & Associates. This...
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 Ozone Park, , NY 11417
Yuliya Vangorodska
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New York, NY Family Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(212) 671-0936 741/A Madison Ave
4th floor
 New York, NY 10065
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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If you are facing a divorce and/or issues of child custody, you need to be certain that you are being represented by a family and divorce attorney who has solid experience and knows exactly how to secure your best interest. With more than 2 decades of experience and thousands of successful representation of clients going through divorce and family issues, Yuliya Vangorodska is one of New York's most experienced divorce and family attorneys.

Her specific areas of specialty include divorce and separation, marital property, child custody, support and maintenance, domestic violence and uncontested divorce. Very few divorce attorneys in New...
(212) 658-0169 261 Madison Ave
 New York, NY 10016
(718) 376-4766 1123 Avenue Z
 Brooklyn, NY 11235
Bruce Provda
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New York, NY Family Law Attorney. 43 years experience
(212) 321-0741 745 Fifth Avenue
Suite 500
 New York, NY 10151
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Harvard Law School and Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Bruce is atop divorce and family lawyer in New York
5904 18th Ave
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 Brooklyn, NY 11204
Brian Daniel Perskin
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New York, NY Family Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(888) 493-8497 380 Lexington Avenue
17th Floor
 New York, NY 10168
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
American University and American University Washington College of Law
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While many divorces and cases can be settled amicably, it is to your benefit to have a lawyer stand up for you and your children. At the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin & Associates P.C., we have the experience and skill necessary to protect your family. We also understand the difficulties and confusion that the majority of family law cases present. That is why our team of professional attorneys strives to provide each individual client with the knowledge, communication, attention and dedication they deserve. We value our clients and we fight for successful case results. The Law Offices...
(718) 875-7584 44 Court Street
Suite 1210
 Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mr. Jerome A. Wisselman
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Great Neck, NY Family Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(516) 406-8500 1010 Northern Boulevard
Suite 300
 Great Neck, NY 10021
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning and Real Estate
New York University School of Law and Brooklyn Law School
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Prior to founding Wisselman & Associates in 1976, Attorney Jerome A. Wisselman, Esq. served as a law clerk to Honorary Maxine K. Duberstein and Honorary Stanley Gartenstein in the areas of matrimonial and family law. His passion for people allowed him to fully devote his life to helping those facing hardships involving divorce, child custody and support, marriage, wills and estate planning, business law, and real estate law. His background in tax law and accounting gives him the ability to address complex financial issues that are involved with many family law matters. Over the years, Attorney Wisselman has...
Mercedes Cano
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Elmhurst, NY Family Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(718) 505-8506 40-26 82nd St
 Elmhurst, NY 11373
Family, Business, Criminal and Divorce
The City University of New York School of Law
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Mercedes S. Cano is the sole proprietor of the Law Office of Mercedes S. Cano. She has extensive experience in the area of immigration law, and more specifically in matters that involve deportation, political asylum and family petitions. She has represented and obtained green cards for immigrants who have been allegedly abused by United States citizens or permanent legal residents. Ms. Cano has successfully represented immigrants in immigration courts in and out of New York State, and has filed appeals for the Board of Immigration Appeals for those in deportation proceedings. Ms. Cano is also an experienced criminal defense...
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Darren M. Shapiro
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Paul Eric Rudder
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New York, NY Family Law Attorney. 48 years experience
(212) 826-9900 950 THIRD AVENUE, 11TH FLOOR
 New York, NY 10022
Family and Divorce
Brooklyn Law School
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Paul Eric Rudder, ESQ is a Family and Divorce Lawyer in Midtown Manhattan for the past 35 years. His firm provides all legal services pertaining to Matrimonial Practice. He has earned highest regards from both clients and peers. Services: Contested Divorces, Uncontested Divorces, Separation/Settlement Agreements, High Net Worth Divorces, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post Divorce Disputes, Same Sex Pre Nuptial Agreements, and Divorce Child Custody Disputes.
Deborah Hope Wayne
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New York, NY Family Law Attorney. 25 years experience
(646) 435-5570 230 Park Ave
10th Floor
 New York, NY 10169
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Pace Law School
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I advocate for clients who want to take charge of their lives and resolve conflict using a common sense approach. During my more than 20 years of practice, I have handled hundreds of matrimonial and family law matters. While I have extensive litigation experience, I now focus my practice on mediation and collaborative law because most of my clients fell strongly that they want to stay out of court. I want to make a positive difference in the lives of clients going through stressful family transitions. I help mothers and fathers in developing parenting plans that are practical and that...
(914) 365-1200 3000 Westchester Ave
#101
 Purchase, NY 10577
Tsirina Goroshit
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New York, NY Family Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(212) 880-1538 Law Office of Tsirina Goroshit
275 Madison Avenue, 6 Floor
 New York, NY 10016
Family and Immigration
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Law Offices of Tsirina Goroshit & Associates, P.C. focuses on US Immigration and Nationality Law. We are located at 275 Madison Ave., 4 Floor, New York, NY 10016. We have experience in handling complex immigration law matters, immigration-related litigation and consular matters, and have successfully represented clients from Former Soviet Union, China, Caribbeanâs, Europe, Middle East, Israel, India and Africa. Our experience included but not limited to removal/deportation defense/ Asylum, Adjustment of status, including litigation practice associated with delays due to security name checks, naturalization, visa petitions, extension of status, petitions under the Violence Against Woman Act (VAWA) and much more. We...
Yelena Sharova
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New York, NY Family Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
745 5th Avenue, Suite 500
 New York, NY 10151
Family and Criminal
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
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Leonard Fogelman
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New York, NY Family Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(212) 370-1530 305 Madison Ave
#936
 New York, NY 10165
Free ConsultationFamily, Administrative, Business and Employment
Fordham University
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Derrick Ansel Rubin
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Great Neck, NY Family Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(516) 406-8500 1010 Northern Blvd
Suite 300
 Great Neck, NY 11021
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Derrick Rubin is recognized as a leader in the New York matrimonial law community. Since 1997, he has worked with Wisselman & Associates to bring clients skilled legal guidance in divorce, child custody, alimony, and matrimonial law matters. Derrick’s cases have been featured on the front page of the New York Law Journal, and he has been recognized by Newsday as an expert in the matrimonial law field. Derrick is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1984). He is admitted to the New York State Bar, and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.
Elliot S. Schlissel
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Jamaica, NY Family Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(718) 350-2802 80-30 164th St.
 Jamaica, NY 11432
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Established in 1978, The Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel is a multi-service firm of five lawyers committed to client-focused, cost-effective legal services in the Five Boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Our law office provides high quality, personalized legal services regarding divorce, family law, foreclosure defense, criminal cases, real estate, personal injury, elder law, bankruptcy, and wills, trusts and estates. Mr. Schlissel graduated from SUNY Oswego in 1972 and attended the Hofstra and Buffalo law schools.
(800) 344-6431 479 Merrick Road
 Lynbrook, NY 11563
(631) 319-8262 105 Maxess Rd.
 Melville, NY 11747
Lloyd Rosen
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Great Neck, NY Family Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(516) 406-8500 1010 Northern Blvd
Suite 300
 Great Neck, NY 11021
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Real Estate
Hofstra University
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Attorney Lloyd C. Rosen, Esq. has been a member of Wisselman & Associates since 2005. He is skilled in all areas of family law, including separation, divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, visitation rights, domestic violence, property distribution, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. To help families through difficult matters, Attorney Rosen also provides services in the areas of grandparent custody, visitation paternity issues, enforcements of support payments, as well as support termination. On a regular basis, Attorney Rosen serves in Family and Supreme Courts throughout Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City. Aside from just...
Barry M. Lasky
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Bronx, NY Family Law Attorney. 44 years experience
(800) 696-9529 901 Sheridan Ave
 Bronx, NY 10451
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Jacqueline Nicole Newman
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New York, NY Family Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(212) 867-9123 521 5th Avenue
 New York, NY 10175
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Cardozo School Of Law
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Jacqueline Newman joined Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP in 1998 and is now the managing partner of the firm. Ms. Newman's practice consists of litigation, collaborative law and mediation. She specializes in complex high net worth matrimonial cases and negotiating prenuptial agreements. Ms. Newman has taught the Collaborative Family Law class for The NY Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Center for Mediation in Law, as well as the Introduction of Matrimonial Law for Collaborative Divorce Professionals for the New York State Unified Court System. At Fordham University School of Law, she taught Family Law Practice with Barry Berkman....
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Contrary to popular belief, seeking the advice of a family law attorney does not necessarily mean that something is amiss in your family. A family law attorney can help negotiate prenuptial/premarital agreements for clients in anticipation of marriage or advise same-sex couples on relevant legal issues affecting their relationship. They also can help with adoption proceedings and other procedures involving children.

Family law attorneys often do represent clients seeking a divorce, annulment or legal separation, and the complicated issues that can arise as a result. Although domestic abuse is a criminal offense, some family law attorneys are skilled at handling these situations, as they are often entangled with other family law issues.

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