When the tail-end of custody negotiations with my son's mother began to go sour, I was referred to Treuhaft & Zakarin Law NYC by my attorney who couldn't continue with my case because of a personal health issue. I'll spare the details of the case, but suffice to say, time was of the utmost essenc...e. Ira took my call late on a Friday, and agreed to take my case with the stipulation that I'd be at his door Monday morning with my documents and retainer. Being an anxious mess through the weekend, I took the opportunity to email him all of the .pdfs I had regarding the case, and was pleasantly surprised when I met him on Monday morning to realize that he'd actually taken his personal time over the weekend to review them, and was already pretty well-versed in the particulars. Our first meeting was efficient and productive, and after an hour and a half, he'd formulated a very concise course of action. The following month of proceedings went smoothly, without mud-slinging or needless posturing, and the judgment was very much acceptable to me. Though lawyers are a necessary evil when dealing with such emotionally charged issues, I found Ira's savvy balance of tough advocacy and personal realism refreshing. At one point when I found myself beginning to feel punitive towards my ex (which can happen even to the best of people), He quickly and compassionately steered the ship back towards the real argument... what is best for the child. And that is what he ensured. He is smart as a whip and tough as nails when he needs to be, but both are tempered by an obvious true moral compass. He under-promised and over-delivered. Ira, I can't tell you enough how much I thank you for your good work!

I originally didn't need counsel for my divorce as it was uncontested, but it quickly became contested with disgusting allegations of abuse and myself being unstable to care for my children. I quickly obtained Miriam as counsel. She was on my side every step of the way, told me like it was, offered ...up ways to save me money and in the end, I got more than what I even asked for. I honestly cannot explain how amazing Miriam was, and how knowledgeable she was on every aspect of the divorce proceedings. My ex quickly realized that when it comes to lawyers at least in the divorce court, you get what you pay for, and by the time he figured this out, it was already to late for him as Miriam did not only crushed him in court with facts, but also crushed opposing counsel. I cannot emphasize enough, if you need counsel, Miriam is your woman.

Choosing the "right" attorney to represent us was the hardest decision ever. My divorce was very complicated because it not only involved 2 minor children (14 and 11 years old) but I wanted to move out of state. After nearly 15 years as a stay-at-home mom, I wanted to move back home close to family... and go back to school full-time in order to re-build my career. I spoke with and met with nearly a dozen different attorneys before I made my decision to go with Miriam Zakarin. I wanted an attorney that would truly listen to us and help make this divorce as amicable as possible. I also wanted someone who was well versed in the law and would stand his/her ground if things got rough. Having her represent us was the best decision! Miriam knows the law and has tons of experience in child custody. She is always willing to listen and give me sound advice on how we can handle each issue. She is always calm, cool, and composed....a major plus for me since there are many times where it was hard for me to stay calm. Some attorneys are all about litigation and that is not what I wanted. My situation was already emotionally charged and I did not want to escalate the stress in any way. She was able to communicate with my husband's attorney and find compromise. She was able to convince them that it was in the best interest of the children to move out of state with me. All in all, I got the results that I wanted and never had to set foot in a courtroom. Everything was handled in such a short amount of time. I'm still amazed at how quickly she got results. I highly recommend contacting Miriam if you are in need of representation with your divorce. You would hardly find an attorney who is as ethical, compassionate, knowledgeable, and reasonable. Her fees are excellent compared to others in the area. Thank you.