$ 600-625 per hour
Anne Peyton Bryant
also known as Bryant & Bleier, LLP
About Anne
Biography
Having worked for and learned from the best (Hon. Laura Drager, and Raoul Felder, Esq.), Ms. Bryant is a leading matrimonial and divorce attorney in the NYC region. Both her legal experience and her life experience enable her to provide thorough representation handling all areas of domestic relations from the filng of your action to it's completion and/or entry of judgment of divorce, and if nexessary any appeals. Her expertise includes: prenuptial agreements, divorce, separation, maintenance, child support, support modification, custody, visitation, relocation, and equitable distribution. Ms. Bryant concentrates her practice on complex family and matrimonial law issues, including the negotiation and preparation of marital agreements (pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and settlement), parenting plans, the equitable distribution of assets, and all matters related to child custody. As a former court attorney for two years to the most respected and longest sitting matrimonial judge in Manhattan, Hon. Laura Drager, and thereafter an Associate at the law firm of famed divorce attorney Raoul Felder, Esq., also known as "the Duke of Divorce," Ms. Bryant represents individuals in all areas of contested family law or matrimonial law matters, from valuation and distribution of compilcated assets of net worth individuals, to child custody and visitation issues, to mundane splitting of retirement assets, and even uncontested divorce. Ms. Bryant is well respected amongst both her peers and Judges as an aggressive advocate for her clients, both men and women alike. She is known to be readily accessible to her clients by office phone, cell phone, email, and text message at virtually any hour of the day, seven days a week. With Ms. Bryant on your team, you will never be in a tenuous relationship or parenting situation without her pointed advice to guide your next steps. Ms. Bryant is avidly involved in learning about and exploring developing trends in matrimonial and family law. She has taught continuing legal education courses for the lawyers of DC-37 on issues relating to matrimonial and family law and been a guest speaker at both New York Law School, and the LGBT Center. Recent talks have included the topic of prenuptial agreements in same sex relationships, parental alienation, and successful settlement negotiations.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Alimony
15%
19 years
Child Custody
15%
19 years
Child Support
15%
19 years
Domestic Violence
15%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Bryant & Bleier LLP
112 West 34th Street, Suite 17074, New York, NY, 10174
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Anne Peyton Bryant's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 27 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fights fiercely for her clients!
Peyton Bryant easily earned a five star review from me. She helped me to navigate litigation with a high conflict person to obtain child support in which the other party had been negligent in paying. She was supportive, empathetic and understanding while, at the same time, taking absolutely no bs. Pe...
Posted by Monika | May 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Caring, Knowledgeable and Effective
Peyton knows family law well and is a well respected attorney within the community. She had such great patience and empathy for me through an extremely emotional and anxiety inducing process: the custody agreement of my child. She was able to listen to me, give me feedback and also successfully get t...
Posted by AJN | March 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend
I am an attorney myself, so I know good attorneys when I meet them. My experience with Peyton (Anne) and Darren has been excellent. It was very obvious from my first conversation with them that they very much know what they are doing and are very good at what they do. The bulk of my interactions ha...
Posted by Smbrn2010 | October 23, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Above and beyond
I needed professional advice and fast, Ms Bryant went above and beyond to ease my mind and gave me a sense of security that I know she will be able to help me if it comes to that, to keep the life I have worked so hard for. I would highly recommend her to anyone who may need her expertise. I will d...
Posted by Cathy | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Anne Peyton Bryant amazing divorce attorney
My custody matter involves a special needs child which proceeded to a trial despite every effort by Ms Bryant to settle with the matter .Ms Bryant was accessible to me at all hours of the day and night both weekdays and weekends. It’s rare to find an attorney that will respond promptly whether it’s ...
Anne Peyton Bryant's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Peyton and I worked successfully to prevent child services from filing a petition against a client. We trained him through a mock interview with ACS officials. He aced the real thing and no petition was filed."
"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"Attorney Anne Peyton Bryant is the newest star in the Family Law Arena. Her training with the best minds in Family Law Issues and her dedication to her clients and hard work, has made her the go to lawyer in complex divorce matters. If your case deals with difficult pre and post nuptial family matters, hire Anne Peyton Bryant. I endorse her."
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"Ms. Bryant is a highly experienced professional who gives forthright, personal treatment to her clients. She is a seasoned litigator, tireless advocate and tough negotiator. She cares deeply about her clients and listens to their needs. She provides them with the knowledge and guidance necessary to achieve a successful outcome."
"It is clear from Anne's education, experience and responses on AVVO that she is a knowledgeable and capable advocate who care about her clients. I strongly endorse Anne Bryant."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable and professional with a heart."
"I endorse this lawyer, she clerked for a judge and worked for Raoul Felder an internationally known family law attorney there is nothing more that needs to be said"
"I endorse attorney Anne Peyton Bryant. She has a focused family law practice. She is committed to her craft and to her clients."
"Excellent attorney. Well respected."
"I have had the honor and pleasure of knowing Peyton for over two years. She is an experienced and zealous advocate who works tirelessly to guarantee the best outcome for her clients. She is a true professional in every sense of the word and I endorse her without hesitation."
"Ms. Bryant is a highly experienced professional who gives honest personal treatment to her clients. She is available day and night by phone and email. She is a tenacious litigator, a formidable advocate and a tough negotiator. She drafts solid detailed agreements that provide for her clients' well being for the short and the long-term. She cares deeply about her clients and listens to their needs. She provides them with the knowledge and guidance necessary for them to reach a successful outcome no matter how difficult the case, whether it's divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, child custody, child support, domestic violence issues, or any family law matter."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
Nominated as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for New York, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2001
Susan B. Anthony Award, National Organization for Women
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Bryant & Bleier LLP
2011 - 2014
Partner, The Law Office of Anne Peyton Bryant
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Raoul Felder And Partners, P.C
2008 - 2010
Court Attorney to Hon. Laura Drager, New York Supreme Court
Associations
2023 - Present
Essex County Country ClubMember
2008 - Present
Women's Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Lehman College, Adjunct FacultyAdjunct Faculty
2003 - 2015
University Club of New YorkMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Matter of Brisard v Brisard 2022 NY Slip Op 07069
Appellate Division, Second Department Affirmed the Lower Court Decision which awarded sole legal and physical custody to the mother of the child.
S.L. v. W.L. (301394/15)
The court upheld the sale of the parties' jointly owned apartment and directed that "sufficient funds" to cover expenses (child support, maintenance, counsel fees) be held in escrow.
A.C. v. W.W.
The former Husband paid all arrears due to the Plaintiff
M.K. v V.M.
The parties entered into a settlement agreement allowing the mother to relocate with the child of the marriage.
Education
2006
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Wellesley College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Adjunct Faculty
Notary Law presented at Lehman College
2014
Adjunct Faculty
Notary Law presented at Lehman College
2013
New York Law School Family Law Colloqium
Careers in Family Law
2013
Jennifer Hutt Radio Show
Legal Commentator
2013
Dr.Drew on Call Television Show
Legal Commentator
2011
New York LGBT Center
Gay Marriage and Divorce
2011
New York Law School - Continuing Legal Education
Matrimonial Law 101
Publications
2015
New York Post
Socialite says she never legally married despite claims
2013
New York Post
"A Crazy Clan"
2013
www.hlntv.com
Brook Trial: Escort Hits on Sylvie's Computer
2013
2013
New York Post
'Idol' guy going off 'coarse'
2012
New York Appellate Division, First Department
Osha v Osha 2012 NY Slip Op 08630 Decided on December 13, 2012 Appellate Division, First Department
2011
2010
Gotham Gazette
The State's New Divorce Laws Take Effect
2006
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have a divorce case and custody case pending. Custody should've been completed a year ago. Please advise
26 Jan 2023
Q&A
Do I have to pay 24k in child support
24 Jan 2023
Q&A
Fam. Ct Financial Disclosure Affidavit: I submitted it to the Court. Do I have to give it to my ex too? He did not give me his.
19 Jan 2023
Legal Guides
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Co- Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting
25 Jan 2023
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Tips to Help Guide You Through the Murky Landscape of Divorce
31 Mar 2015
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03 Nov 2013