Randi L. Karmel

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Randi L. Karmel

4.7
32 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

780 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY

About Randi

Biography

Trustworthy, knowledgeable, professional, and experienced. Call today.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 90%

90%
Family 10%

Equitable Distribution Maintenance Children Child Abuse and Neglect Child Advocacy Child Protection Children's Rights Fathers Rights Grandparents Custody Grandparents Visitation Rights International Child Custody Uncontested Divorce Parental Rights Parenting Time Third Party Custody Visitation Rights Family Law Litigation

10%

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 33 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 33 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1993

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Randi L. Karmel, PLLC

780 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10017

randikarmel.com/

Randi L. Karmel's Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Alison | November 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hiring Randi was one of the best decisions I have made!

I cannot express the importance of finding the right attorney and how truly lucky I felt to have met Randi. After consulting with several attorneys I knew she was the best choice and the only one I had to hire. I was in the midst of an incredibly difficult divorce that involved a business, a ...home and children. It was extremely complicated and unnecessarily contentious. Randi is incredibly shrewd when it comes to the logistics and finances of divorce. Her knowledge, resources and expertise of the law are impeccable and that was critical in my case. I found Randi was direct and honest, her compassion during the most difficult time of my life was invaluable. I always felt safe and protected by her, it was clear she had my best interest at heart and was not interested in being vindictive. She is always available, gives 100% and pays attention to the client as an individual. Her associate Danielle is the perfect compliment and they make an exceptional team. I had no idea of the importance and impact this relationship would have on my future. Many attorneys are motivated by their own financial gain, this is NOT the case with Randi! She always had my best interest at heart and exceeded my expectations in many ways. Her diligence and hard work impacted the future of myself and my children in the best possible way. I am forever grateful!

Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Randi gave me back my sleep and my peace

My ex husband who was / is bent on revenge even if our kids would be destroyed in the process was harassing me through the legal process. He has highly paid counsel who seemed to use the most aggressive litigation tactics imaginable. Randi Karmel is not just a "fighter" she is a smart divorce attorn...ey. I hired Randi as I knew of the reputation she had with judges and other lawyers...... "highly respected". My kids futures and lives were at stake, I was not sleeping when I consulted with Randi about taking my case. Randi Karmel gave me back my sleep and my peace. Randi cares about her clients. Randi is an incredible lawyer and she has an incredible team. Hire Randi, I believe your legal outcome will be as good as can be achieved given the nuiances of your situation. *** I am posting anonymously only because my name is recognizable.

Posted by Stu | November 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

thank goodness for professionals like Randi Karmel

When I got divorced twelve years ago Randi was a colleague of my attorney. My original attorney was extremely experienced and yet urged me to bring in Randi as her co-counsel due to the unique circumstances of my (very painful) divorce, and Randi's unique skills and ability to navigate tough cases. ... I chose not to do so, but she advised my attorney and I nonetheless. Ten years later, when I ended up in family court on a post-divorce matter with my complicated and difficult ex-wife, my original attorney had retired. I ended up engaging Randi and learned why my original attorney sought her advice and counsel a decade earlier. She is an unbelievable talent. Her power and control in the courtroom enabled me to finally be heard fairly for the first time. She easily outmatched her very experienced adversary and got me the exact result we desired. I regret not having hired her in the first place, but I am deeply grateful for the hep and support she provided to me and my children more recently. She enabled me to motivate my ex to finally get the therapy she needed and that has benefited her, as well as me and our children. Not only is Randi an exemplary professional, but I now consider her a friend. I see that there is a single negative review on here, an outlier. I ti s nonsense and I am sure it should be ignored. It was clear that she cared deeply about my and my family, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone in need of capable and sensitive counsel.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Randi changed my life

I was involved in an extremely contentious divorce due to a highly unethical adversary. I endured years of financial and emotional ruin before I decided that I needed to make a change. I called Randi's office on New Year's Eve after months of deliberation. It was the best decision I made throughout m...y long and arduous divorce. She called me back the same day, on New Year's Eve mind you, because she thought that I needed to hear from someone if I was desperate enough to call a divorce attorney on New Year's Eve. I cannot imagine any lawyer could care more about her clients than Randi. She is the real deal in every way. Her command of the law is exceptional, and if she doesn't know something or isn't 100% comfortable with it, she will confer with an acknowledged expert. She is relentless and aggressive when she needs to be. You will be glad she is in your corner, and trust me, you don't want to be on the other side of her when the going gets rough. She is incredibly ethical. Months after a bill was submitted incorrectly, she alerted me and gave me a refund even though the contract stated that if I didn't dispute any fees within 30 days, the amount on the invoice would be permanent. My divorce case did a 180 after I hired Randi and I cannot thank her enough for her service.

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Randi L. Karmel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peri Edelman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Randi was competent, easy to deal with, and has excellent negotiating skills."

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Robert Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Block

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Randi."

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Evan Seckular

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."

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Bernard Rothman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Randi for many years; she has represented my clients in many matrimonial/divorce matters and am currently her Counsel. Randi is a highly skilled and ethical family law attorney with extensive trial experience who forcefully articulates and champions her clients needs and welfare. She also has broad experience in child custody and domestic violence matters . Her communiication skills with clients and opposing counsel is top notch. She well respected for her skills and tenacity by fellow practicioners. She is supportive of clients emotional needs and sensitive to the impact that family dissolution will have on the children. Randi,will not over litigate, but consistent with the clients best interests, will seek to resolve a case at the earliest opportunity . I have never had a client express any reservation about Randi's representation . If a relative needed divorce counsel I would, without question, suggest Randi."

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Keith Orenstein

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Randi is one of the finest attorneys I have had the pleasure to know. Her knowledge of all facets of family law, her work ethic, her devotion to her clients' interests, as well as her professionalism are outstanding. Without the slightest hesitation, I would recommend Randi to anyone in need to top flight legal counsel."

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Deborah Fiss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Randi is hardworking and has the client's best interest at heart. She is generous with her time and sincere in her efforts on the client's behalf."

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Elysa Greenblatt

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Randi is dedicated and hard working. She advocates strongly for her clients to achieve positive results."

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Manuel Portela

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Randi Karmel for 20+ years from law school and working together as prosecutors at the Kings County District Attorney's Office. She is consciencious, committed to her clients and gets proven results. Any client who retains Ms. Karmel has superb representation."

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Steven Mandel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Randi and I were involved in a hotly contested, emotionally charged, high net worth matter that never would have been resolved without her knowledge and expertise. Thanks Randi!"

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Keith Orenstein

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Deborah Fiss

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Steven Mandel

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Paul Gruvman

Personal injury lawyer

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Elysa Greenblatt

Family lawyer

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Wendy Parmet

Family lawyer

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Elliot Green

Family lawyer

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Manuel Portela

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

N/A

Clients Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, Randi L. Karmel, PLLC

1996 - 1997

Special Counsel, New York City Department Of Investigation

1991 - 1996

Assistant District Attorney, Kings County District Attorney's Office

Associations

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Member

Women's Bar Association of Kings County

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

Brooklyn Bar Association

Member

Brooklyn Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Past Vice Chair

Education

1991

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Maryland

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Divorce 101

Divorce

Publications

2013

New York Law Journal Reported Case: Jin C., Plaintiff v. Juliana L., Defendant

2012

New York Law Journal Mother Is Barred From Citing Destroyed Diary in Custody Case

2009

New York Law Journal Reported Case: LR v. AZ

2008

Brooklyn Barrister Keeping Privileged Medical Records Confidential

Languages

English

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