Rebecca Lynn Mendel

Rebecca Lynn Mendel

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 27 years

Adoption Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family, Litigation

228 East 45th Street, Suite 900, New York, NY

About Rebecca

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Adoption 70%

Private-Placement Adoption; Agency Adoption; Step-Parent Adoption; Second Parent Adoption; Adult Adoption; Re-Adoption; Birth Parent Representation; Registration of Foreign Adoption Decree; Contested Adoptions

70%
Family 20%

Gestational Carrier Agreements Egg Donor Agreements Sperm Donor Agreemetns Custody

20%
Litigation 10%

Contested Adoptions Foster Care Litigation Custody

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 27 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Rosin Steinhagen Mendel, PLLC

228 East 45th Street, Suite 900, New York, NY, 10017-4706

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Rebecca Lynn Mendel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carolyn | September 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Couldn’t have been more pleased

I chose Rebecca Mendel to handle the adoption on my grandson. I chose her blindly, from a list the Foster agency had given me but in hindsight, I must have had an Angel guiding my choice because there was no one on that list possibly more wonderful than Rebecca. I know how difficult it was got her t...o deal with the agency’s bureaucracy, incompetence and the frequent change of personnel but Rebecca did not let anything deter her from our goal of adoption. She was persistent, professional, and absolutely reliable. If she said I was going to get a document in the mail, it was received. If she said she would call at a certain time, the call was promptly made. I cannot recommend Rebecca strongly enough. My husband and I placed our trust in her capable hands and she placed Christopher in our arms, irrevocably. Thank you Rebecca Mendel, our gratitude is endless.

Rebecca Mendel

Replied last September 15, 2021

Carolyn, Thank you for your incredibly kind words and for the trust you and your husband placed in me. It was pleasure and honor to represent your wonderful family. best, Rebecca

Posted by Debbie | July 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best!

I hired Rebecca as my attorney when adopting my daughter. As a single parent, it was important to me to work with someone whom I could trust as a true partner in the process, and Rebecca never let me down. From our first meeting, she laid out an honest and clear plan based on my individual needs, and... I was immediately impressed with her expertise and knowledge in adoption and family law. The adoption process can be a stressful one, yet Rebecca always found a way to make me feel confident in the process, showing kindness and compassion every step of the way. Rebecca is such an important part of my daughter’s adoption story and I will be forever grateful!

Rebecca Mendel

Replied last July 10, 2018

Thank you Debbie for your kind words! It was my honor to represent you!

Posted by Seth | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rebecca Is Truly The Best

I could not be more grateful to Rebecca for her brilliant work on the adoptions of our two children. Not only is Rebecca an expert in the field of family law, but she is incredibly warm and always makes herself available to answer questions. I cannot recommend Rebecca Mendel more highly - she is trul...y the best.

Rebecca Mendel

Replied last July 10, 2018

Thank you Seth! It has been my honor and pleasure to represent your family twice! Thank you for entrusting me with both adoptions!

Posted by Amy | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the best!!!!

Rebecca was an incredible attorney and confidant during the entire time I worked with her. She got things done quickly and ensured everything was taken care from a-z. I feel so lucky to have had her on my team. I could not offer more accolades to describe how amazing she is and how grateful I am to... her. She literally helped to change my life and I am forever thankful to have found her. I recommend her highly and can't imagine working with anyone else! Thank you, thank you, thank you Rebecca! You truly are the best!

Rebecca Mendel

Replied last July 2, 2018

Thank you Amy! And thank you for continuing to visit me and send me pictures! I have been thrilled to be a part of building your family!

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Rebecca Lynn Mendel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joel Kirsh

Adoption lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked in the area of adoption law for 33 years, I have had several occasions to work directly with Rebecca. She is extremely competent and experienced and as important, add a very high level of compassion for everyone involved. Assisting with adoptions involves the very highest level of emotions. Rebecca does a remarkable job of helping everyone manage their personal emotions while maintaining the highest standards of diligence and ethics. I love working with Rebecca and look forward to many more opportunities going forward."

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Joel Kirsh

Adoption lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Hope Award for Advocacy, Resolve, The National Infertility Association

Work Experience

2006 - 2018

Partner, Rosin Steinhagen Mendel

1998 - 2006

Associate, Rosin & Reiniger

Associations

2015 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Executive Committee

2015 - Present

National LGBT Bar Association

Member- Family Law Institute

2014 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member- Council on Children

2008 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Subcommitee on Adoption

2004 - Present

Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Fellow

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member- Family Law Committee

1999 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

JD,

1993

Emory University

B.A.,

Speaking Engagements

2017

Adoptive Parents Committee- Annual Adoption Conference Crossing State Lines: The Issues and Realities of Domestic Adoption Placement

2017

Adoptive Parents Committee- Annual Adoption Conference Creating Adoption Profiles: Advice from an Adoption Attorney

2017

Adoptive Parents Committee- Annual Adoption Conference NY Domestic Adoption: Agency vs. Independent

Publications

2012

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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