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Paul Leavin graduated from Swarthmore College, received a Masters from Hunter College in New York, and then graduated cum laude from Cardozo Law School. He worked for the Law Department of the City of New York as Assistant Corporation Counsel, Tort Trial Specialist, before forming his own firm. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Bar Association of the City of New York, and the New York County Trial Lawyers Association. He has litigated and tried many cases in the five boroughs, Westchester and Nassau counties, and has served as a Guardian in the City, and Attorney for the Child in the First Judicial Department. He lives on Long Island with his son, wife, four stepchildren, and one small dog.
Mr. Leavin knows the applicable Domestic Relations and Family Law statutes (laws), and the relevant cases to your particular situation. He knows the ins and outs of the sometimes bewildering Court system, and he knows how to negotiate with the whole range of adversarial attorneys. Your case has its own unique features, and requires a personalized strategy and tactics. Your lawyer needs to listen to your needs and priorities, and Mr. Leavin will do that.
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31 years | 121 cases
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Acquired: 1992
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325 Broadway, New York, NY, 10007
10 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by James | June 16, 2015 | Child Custody
Very glad that Paul Leavin is my lawyer
I retained Mr. Leavin while negotiating a parenting agreement with my Ex. I could not have asked for a more knowledgable, accessible and supportive counsellor in managing this. After two months, I was able to sign an agreement with my Ex that secured my role as a dad. I now have meaningful visitat...
Posted by Andre Davis | June 10, 2015 | Child Custody
Paul Leavin was a light in a dark place
I thought my divorce was going to be simple, I have 2 beautiful kids, I thought my ex wife would be fair, on the contrary , she tried to take my rights as a father, put me through a long court battle . I was really down, and met Paul Leavin, he believed in me , and I him, he advised me every step of...
Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2015 | Child Custody
Finally, a lawyer I could trust!
After years of wasted time and money, a friend recommended Mr. Leavin who was able to finally win me custody of my four children. In addition, because of his thorough knowledge of the law, he was also able to get my child support increased. He understands how these courts work and he is up-front ...
"I endorse this lawyer.. He is an excellent divorce lawyer and I believe clients will find that they get the personal attention from him that is often missing in our profession today."
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is very professional in his dealings on a matter and works hard for his clients."
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Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
1996 - Present
Owner, Paul Leavin, Esq.
1991 - 1996
Senior Trial Attorney, NYC Corporation Counsel , Tort Division
1991
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1968
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English