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Janice Gail Roven
About Janice
Biography
As a result of a custody battle over my son, I gained enormous insight as to what it is like to be on the other side of the desk. This has enabled me to be more empathetic and to guide my clients accordingly. I have been practicing law for over thirty years.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
30%
20 years
Child Support
30%
20 years
Divorce and Separation
30%
20 years
Family
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 39 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 40 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Janice G. Roven
355 Lexington Ave, Suite 401, New York, NY, 10017
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Janice Gail Roven's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Character & Conduct
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Janice Roven is a thief!
Please ensure that you read all of the reviews across different sites. It is unfortunate that Lawyers like Janice make money off clients that are in dire need of legal assistance.
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Gross Lies Beware
This woman has no problems lying even in court documents making me, her former client, look stupid. She just likes to bill and lie about that too. Extremely sneaky. Beware especially if you care about your children. She likes to use them as puppets in her battles.
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Untrustworthy
She will tell you what you want to hear to get your retainer money. The work and effort immediately stops once she has your money. She failed to pass along critical paperwork and offers from opposing counsel yet billed for them. She put my case at a distinct disadvantage. She is untrustworthy and wil...
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
She is a fraud
Roven projects empathy to induce payment of a retainer and then literally does not no work, solicits useless client calls, and sends fraudulent bills that don’t reflect actual time spent. Look elsewhere.
Janice Roven
Replied last January 30, 2021I am so sorry you feel this way. I will gladly have a conversation regarding your invoice. Please contact my office at your earliest convenience.
Posted by Stella | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing attorney
Thank G-D for Janice. She helped me get what I deserve and would not allow me to settle. she did everything! she just sent me confirmations. I did not have to reach out and ask if something was done. not even once. she would reach out to me that it was done or requested additional information to get ...
Janice Gail Roven's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She has a great reputation in the field and is well respected as an attorney."
"As an attorney, I have seen Janice in court professionally and even retained her services personally. I endorse her wholeheartedly as a no-nonsense matrimonial litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer. Even though we were adversaries we were able to work respectfully and with collegiality with each other. She is extremely bright and an excellent writer."
"Impassioned, caring representation by counsel who takes the case as seriously as her clients. She devotes her energies for each client and treats them as individuals. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
1980
Most Dedicated Player, Barnard College,Tennis Team
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner, The Law Office of Janice Roven
Associations
2016 - Present
Women's Empowerment Networking GroupCo-chair
2015 - Present
BNIMember
1988 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Divorce Settlement
A highly favorable judgment was made. My client settled for over five times the original offer, and she maintained custody of her child.
Education
1986
Emory University
LL.M - Master of Laws
1985
Emory University
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2018
Women's Empowerment Networking Group
Professional Women And Discrimination
Publications
2018
Manhattan Profiles
"Family Law And Empathy"
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I file for a divorce in the newspaper?
02 Feb 2021
Q&A
My husband filled for divorce because I didn't want submit for his immigration status, can he take my daughter?
01 Feb 2021
Q&A
Child's father never told the state or court about pay raise what can happen to him the state just found out?
31 Jan 2021