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Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Free Consultation (60 minutes), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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About Me
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Videos (3)
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My law firm, Wisselman, Harounian Associates, P.C. is ranked as a top family law firm on Long Island (Long Island Business News, 2007, 2008 and 2009).Both my... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Real Estate client,
2007-07-10
over 4 years ago.
Client Review:
Jackie is a warm and caring attorney who has always provided me and my family with the utmost care in our legal matters.
She knows the law and is...
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a Child Custody client,
2007-08-03
over 4 years ago.
Client Review:
I was lucky enough to be referred to Ms. Harounian by a friend of mine. She exceeded my expectations in my case. First of all, she always took my...
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Peer Endorsements
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Jacqueline Harounian is an outstanding matrimonial law attorney. She has a sterling reputation and is widely recognized in the community as being at...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Caryn Lilling
, Great Neck (NY), 11 months ago
I am happy to endorse this lawyer's work. She is extremely competent, smart and really takes her client's concerns to heart.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Lauren Chartan
, Great Neck (NY), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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17 years since Jacqueline Harounian was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| New York |
Currently registered
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1995 |
05/21/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Instructor at
Hofstra University School of Law
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2009–present
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Assistant Professor at
Hofstra Law School
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2009–present
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Attorney at
Wisselman, Harounian & Associates PC
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1993–present
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Special Lecturer - Professor at Hutton House at
CW Post
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2008–2009
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Hofstra University School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1994 |
| Columbia College |
English Literature |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1991 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
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| Super Lawyer |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2011 |
| Top 50 Best and Brightest Divorce Attorney in the Northeast |
Avvo Lawyer Ratings Service |
2010 |
| Superlawyer - New York |
Law & Politics Magazine |
2010 |
| Advocate of the Year |
Long Island Women's Agenda - LIWA |
2009 |
| 40 Business Leaders Under 40 |
Long Island Business News |
2009 |
| Women's Roll Of Honor - Town of North Hempstead |
Town of North Hempstead |
2008 |
| Woman of Valor |
Hadassah |
2008 |
| Fortune52 Award |
Long Island Press |
2007 |
| Making a Difference for Women Award |
Soroptomist International |
2007 |
| Award of Excellence - Real property Courses |
Hofstra Law School |
1994 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
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| Board of Emerging Leaders Committee |
LIWA |
2009-present
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| Member |
Great Neck Lawyers Association |
2006-present
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| Member |
Yashar Chapter of Hadassah for Lawyers and Judges |
2005-present
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| Member |
New York State Bar Association |
2001-present
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| President |
Sephardic Heritage Alliance Inc. (SHAI) |
1999-present
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| Member |
Nassau County Bar Association |
1991-present
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| Member of Legislative Affairs Committee |
LIWA |
2005-2009
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| Legislative Committee |
Long Island Women's Agenda |
2005-2009
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| Member |
Great Neck Chamber of Commerce |
2006-2007
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 11
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Recently Posted
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Cases
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Outcome: Decision on divorce trial upheld on appeal.
Outcome: Successfully appealed counsel fee award
Outcome: Father awarded custody of 11 year old
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Parental Alienation |
Television Interview/ Discussion with Mel Feit, Moderator |
2008 |
| Parental Alienation / Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse |
CW Post Symposium On Legal / Mental Health Issues |
2008 |
| Prenuptial Agreements |
Good Morning America - Channel 7 - WABC |
2007 |
| Equitable Distribution and Support Issues |
Financial Issues of Divorce |
2007 |
| Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights |
Creedmore Hospital - Termination of Parental Rights |
2007 |
| Real Estate Transactions - What to Look out for |
Issues in Real Estate Transactions |
2005 |
| Grandparent Custody |
Grandparents Rights Conference |
2000 |
| Yearly workshop for Mental Health Professionals |
Conference for Legal and Mental Health Professionals |
2000 |
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