Dror Moshe Bikel

Dror Moshe Bikel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Family Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

18 E 48th St Ste 1001, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1993

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

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Location

Bikel Rosenthal & Schanfield LLP

18 E 48th St Ste 1001, New York, NY, 10017

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Dror Moshe Bikel's Reviews

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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...reat trial attorney, which is helping my negotiation position. Going through a high-conflict divorce is terrible. I'm really glad that I have Dror at my side.

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... Dror and his team.

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...ings and more. My divorce was extremely contentious. In spite of the volatile nature of the litigation, Dror remained grounded and calm, was able to clearly articulate what was happening at all times, and was extremely supportive during an extremely emotional time. While I did not want to go to trial, I was fully confident in Dror's trial litigation abilities and was not afraid to go to trial if necessary. I believe my confidence in Dror's trial abilities put me in a more powerful position when it came time to negotiate the settlement and, with the help of Dror and his team (please see my review for Naomi Schanfield) I was able to ask for - and receive - exactly what I needed in a settlement. Dror also has a great sense of humor, which I believe if you're going through a horribly contentious divorce like I did, is a must! I would not hesitate to hire Dror and his team again and give him my highest recommendation.

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...ns for my children and was helpful in talking me through all the possible scenarios. He drafted and negotiated a great agreement that we happily function under co-parenting our children today. He thought of details I would never have imagined and addressed all the major issues that needed to be addressed in an agreement. During a very painful negotiation period he was persistent when I was ready to give up because of the emotional drain. He always had a good sense of how a judge would rule on something which helped tremendously when we had to make decisions over which points to pursue or let go of. In an area where there is a lot of gray, Dror lead me to the best possible outcome, while always being cognizant of trying to maintain the best possible relationship with my soon to be ex-husband. He kept us out of court and certainly was not interested in driving up legal fees. He cared about how my life and my childrens' lives would be under the Agreement he was drafting and it showed. Decoupling your marriage and separating your family is a horrible process, but Dror was a Godsend for me in this process. I highly recommend hiring Dror if you want an efficient lawyer who is going to fight for your rights and get you the best possible financial and custodial arrangement.

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...ame time he helped me choose what to focus on so I could use my resources more effectively. I recommend him highly.

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Dror Moshe Bikel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

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

2019

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2018

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

2015

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

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Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

N/A

Law Review, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Work Experience

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

Associations

2016 - Present

New York County Lawyers' Association

Board of Directors

2016 - Present

American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators

Board Member, New York Advisory Board

2012 - Present

NY College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys

Program Director

2012 - Present

Family Advisory Board, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Board Member

2012 - 2015

New York County Lawyers' Association, Matrimonial Law Section

Past Co-chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Ashley St. Clair v. Elon Musk

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.

Alexis Adams v. Tramar Dillard a/k/a/ the entertainer Flo Rida

$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.

Judith Giuliani v Rudolph Giuliani

Civil Contempt Ruling Against Rudy Giuliani - Secured court order finding Mr. Giuliani in contempt for violating financial settlement obligations to our client.

Erika Klauer v. Asa Abeliovich

Record-Breaking $800,000 Child Support Cap Award - Obtained the highest reported child support cap in New York's 1st Department.

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Education

1992

Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Brandeis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Mensa's Annual Gathering

The 1% Divorce, When Titans Clash

2016

New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys

How to Try a Custody Case

2015

New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys

How to Try a Custody Case

2014

New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys

How to try an Equitable Distribution Case

2012

New York County Lawyer’s Association

How to Try an Order of Protection Case

2012

New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys

New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys

2004

New York County Lawyers' Association

The Use of Expert Witnesses During Trial

2004

Lester Schwab, Katz & Dwyer Seminar

Litigation Law Practice Seminar

2004

Lester Schwab, Katz & Dwyer Seminar

Creative Concepts in Legal Writing

Publications

Languages

English

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