Lisa Beth Older

Lisa Beth Older

also known as Law Offices of Lisa Beth Older

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

48 Wall Street. 12th Floor, New York, NY

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 95%

Over 1000 cases, including Supreme Court divorce, negotiated separation or prenuptial agreements, and family court and criminal court matters.

40 years | 1,506 cases

95%
Family 5%

I have handled countless custody matters both in and out of Family Court. I have also handled, through disposition or after a hearing or appeal, highly litigious Custody cases. I have also mediated or engaged in collaborative divorce efforts.

40 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 525-600 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lisa Beth Older

48 Wall Street. 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10005

Law Office of Lisa Beth Older

48 Wall Street 12th floor, NY, New York, NY, 10005

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Lisa Beth Older's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Linda | February 1, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Highly recommend!

I called Lisa Beth to get legal advice on my 3 year long litigation nightmare as I’m at a point that it will go to trial. Although she couldn’t take my case due to my lack of funds, she consulted with me over the phone in depth to go over my case. She gave me very good advice and encouragement and on...ly wished I had retained her from the beginning of my divorce. She was very sympathetic to my situation and she was very thoughtful in giving me advice. In the end, she referred me to speak to a lawyer friend of hers.

Posted by anonymous | July 3, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Compassionate, educated, responsive

Lisa answered my questions, provided advice, was incredibly compassionate and super fast to respond.

Posted by Jeanne Brutman | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Define Advocacy:

If you were to look up the word Advocacy in the dictionary - her picture would be there. 1. Compassionate 2. Practical 3. Creative. 4. Great persuasive abilities 5. Firm grasp of the law 6. Understands the nuances of the legal environment. 7. Great staff and resources. Five is not enoug...h stars for her. She is just lovely... Sincerely, Jeanne Brutman

Posted by Josephine | October 23, 2011

Absolutely the BEST LAWYER, she will fight day and night for you!

Lisa Beth and her team (each and every one of them) are the most compassionate, dedicated and hard working group of people you will find to represent you. Aside from Lisa Beth’s deep and superior knowledge of the law, case dynamics and complexities, she has a keen sense to hone in on what the crit...ical issues are and develop a strategy to help you win your case. During my very first discussion with Lisa Beth over the phone, I knew I had found the right person to represent me and I would not have to look any further (at this point, I had been through 3 very high priced lawyers). Once I met with Lisa Beth in person, she confirmed my instincts. Lisa Beth will combine her rich character attributes with her deep knowledge of the law, intense commitment and hard work to help you win!

Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2009

Highly recommend Ms. Older

At a time when I was most confused about the court system and divorce in general, Ms Older helped and guided me through this very painful ordeal. She was most professional and compassionate. I trusted in her 100% and will always be grateful for her help. I would recommend her to any woman or man tha...t needs an attorney for a family matter.

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Lisa Beth Older's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hayley Greenberg

Unknown lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Have known her for years. Great."

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Geanine Towers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. It was a pleasure working with Ms. Older in aiding our clients to come to a proposed settlement agreement in their matrimonial matter. Ms. Older approached the matter with a seriousness with regard to to both clients' rights and responsibilities, leavened with a practical sense of what could be realistically accomplished. She's a seasoned and reliable practitioner and I would be glad to work with her in the future."

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Jonathan Pollack

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jerry Merola

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Cedeno

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is no nonsense."

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Geanine Towers

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Yonatan Levoritz

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Hayley Greenberg

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Jerry Merola

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Peter Cedeno

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Family lawyer

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Nina Epstein

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Lisa Scolari

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

rated Preminent Lawyer by clients, Martindale Hubbell rates Lisa Beth Older

2001

Nominated to run for Town Justice of Saugerties New York, Democratic Committee

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Endorsed to run for Judge by Congressman Hinchey, Congressman

N/A

Representative for Ulster County, Democratic Committee

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Lisa Beth Older

2000 - 2002

General counsel to a prominent radio station, WDST RADIO Woodstock Chet Broadcasting

2000 - 2000

Attorney, Special Counsel, two firms in Florida; out of court litigation support

1981 - 1983

Executive Director while in law school not yet attorney, Executive Director of teh Girls Club of Santa Monica California

Associations

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Ulster County Bar Association, Educational Committee

Previous Chairperson Educational Committee

New York City Bar Bar Association

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Family Law Section

Ulster County Bar Association

Previous Chairperson Membership Committee

2002 - 2007

Democratic Party

Committee- Woman for Tenth District in Ulster County

2001 - 2005

Law Guardian Panel

attorney for children

1994 - 2008

Ulster County Bar Association

Member

1992 - 2008

Saugerties Bar Association

Member

1986 - 1991

New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1986 - 1990

18B Panel; County of Kings

1986 - 1990

18 B Panel

1986 - 2000

New York City, Counsel for Indigent, Kings County

18-B attorney, criminal Defense

Sample of Legal Cases

Tapia v. DeCrenza

pending Decision

Anonymous

custody to the father, affirmed lower court decision

DeViteri v Saldana

Trial decision affirmed

Zindulka v Zindulka

won

People v Lamont Benjamin

Acquittal on charges

Handled hundreds of cases through conclusion or disposition

I am frequently told the results of my work are excellent.

"Larkin v White"

I appealed Family Court Order and won

Aitken v. Sharmat

Mother secured sole custody and relocation.

People v Wendy Gardner

Cracas v Cracas

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Education

1983

Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Tippens CLE Courses (3) on Matrimonial Update 2007, Ethics and Courtroom Evidence 2007

CLE completion certificates

Speaking Engagements

2013

FOX NEWS FIVE

Ban on Sugary Beverages-Constitutional Issues

2013

FOX 5 News Live Broadcast

New York City Ban on Sugary Drinks

2010

Dr. Joy Brown

Tiger Woods DIvorce

2008

NPR National Public radio

Children and Drinking criminal liability

2007

MSNBC, FOX, ABCNOW, etc. Two News Legal Analyst television appearances

LAW

2007

Free Divorce Seminar July 10, 2007

Divorce Law

2007

Appearance on ABC NEWSNOW

Divorce Law speaking engagement Public Service Appearance

2007

ABCNEWS NOW

Second Appearance

2004

Free Law Seminar

Divorce Law

2000

Democratic Committee

Sponsoring Speech for Judical Candidae

1992

Chaired Education Committtee

Federal Guidelines on Sentencing in USA

N/A

Ulster County Bar committee chairperson Member Judiciary Committee to reccomend State Judges

N/A

Divorce Clinic

To help indignet pro se clients get uncontested divorce

N/A

Committee to Elect Judicary candidate

Speech at meeting

N/A

August 2010

Gay Marriage and Federal Court Ruling

Publications

2013

Lisa Beth Older, Esq., a New York Custody Lawyer, Analyzes Post Partum Depression and Child Custody Lisa Beth Older, Esq., a New York Custody Lawyer, Analyzes Post Partum Depression and Child Custody

2009

2009

Mother Regains Custody Breaking News Mother Regains Custody

2007

Saugerties Post Local Lawyer and Art

2005

Divorce Tactics with Attorney Lisa Beth Older: TV show and DVD on Divorce Law Divorce tactics (Produced by Soulmate Studios)

Languages

English

Swedish

Activity

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