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Dror Bikel is a trial lawyer and litigator specializing in the area of family law and questions related to custody, equitable distribution, child and spousal support, and paternity. Mr. Bikel graduated from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and is a founding partner of the Manhattan based firm, Bikel Rosenthal & Schanfield, LLP. He lectures to lawyers and mental health professionals in the area of trial practice and family law. As winner of the New York Super Lawyers award, Mr. Bikel has been voted by his peers and legal journalists as one of the top 5% family law attorneys in New York State.
Mr. Bikel firmly believes that disputes in this area of law should be resolved in a dignified and humane manner. His almost 20 years of courtroom experience provide invaluable insight to help facilitate settlements, mediate disputes, and draft agreements. When matters do not settle, Mr. Bikel’s trial and litigation skill and experience provide superior results for his clients.
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Acquired: 1993
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18 E 48th St Ste 1001, New York, NY, 10017
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Steven | November 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
I highly recommend Dror and his team. I am involved in a tough divorce where a lot of money and legal custody are at stake. Dror has been great. He is incredibly experienced and easy to communicate with. Dror has a lot of courtroom experience, so he deals with the judge very well. He is also a g...
Posted by John | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney
I met with multiple attorneys before I retained Dror and his firm. It was clear when we met that he had tremendous insight into how the legal system works in the area of divorce law. The judges know and respect him. This fact really helped in getting the result that I wanted. I strongly recommend...
Posted by Jodi | November 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Smart, down-to-earth, supportive and knowledgeable
I interviewed several lawyers before deciding on Dror. He came across as being a real professional with extensive litigation experience, and at the same time seemed very down-to-earth and easy to work with. After working with him for almost three years, I can say for certain that Dror is all these th...
Posted by Jillian | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A Bright Spot in a Very Dark Period
I hired Dror after consulting with four other lawyers and it was the best decision I made. In addition to knowing the law, what my rights were, and what is customary, Dror had insight into the behaviors of parties in the divorce and post-divorce periods. He kept me grounded to make the best decisio...
Posted by sue | November 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent attorney
Dror represented me in a contentious divorce action and post judgement litigations. He was very honest and clear about the process and helped me understand what to expect. I felt he represented me fairly at all levels of the process - he understood what was important to me and fought for it, at the s...
Divorce and separation lawyer
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2024 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2023
2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, Lawdragon
2022
Divorce Trial Lawyer of the Year New York, Global Law Experts
2021
Divorce Trial Lawyer of the Year New York, Global Law Experts
2021
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2020
Divorce Trial Lawyer of the Year New York, Global Law Experts
2020
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyers, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyers, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
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Law Review, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
2022 - Present
Partner / Owner, Bikel Rosenthal & Schanfield, LLP
2012 - 2022
Partner / Owner, Bikel & Schanfield, PLLC
2005 - 2012
Partner / Owner, Bikel & Associates, PLLC
1994 - 2005
Senior Lawyer, Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP
2016 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationBoard of Directors
2016 - Present
American Academy of Certified Financial LitigatorsBoard Member, New York Advisory Board
2012 - Present
NY College of Matrimonial Trial AttorneysProgram Director
2012 - Present
Family Advisory Board, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawBoard Member
2012 - 2015
New York County Lawyers' Association, Matrimonial Law SectionPast Co-chair
Free Speech Protected in Ashley St. Clair v. Elon Musk - Successfully blocked emergency gag order against client Ashley St. Clair in case involving Elon Musk and their child. Public commentary rights upheld.
$300,000 in Child Expenses Secured Against Flo Rida - Won court order ensuring $300,000 in sequestered funds for client Alexis Adams to cover the child's educational and other essential costs.
Civil Contempt Ruling Against Rudy Giuliani - Secured court order finding Mr. Giuliani in contempt for violating financial settlement obligations to our client.
Record-Breaking $800,000 Child Support Cap Award - Obtained the highest reported child support cap in New York's 1st Department.
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
The 1% Divorce, When Titans Clash
2016
How to Try a Custody Case
2015
How to Try a Custody Case
2014
How to try an Equitable Distribution Case
2012
How to Try an Order of Protection Case
2012
New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys
2004
The Use of Expert Witnesses During Trial
2004
Litigation Law Practice Seminar
2004
Creative Concepts in Legal Writing
2024
2020
English