Lisa Zeiderman, a managing partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, a Founding Member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigation, a Divorce Financial Analyst, practices in all areas of matrimonial and family law including but not limited to matters involving custody, an equitable distribution of assets, child support and the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Ms. Zeiderman is a high energy, zealous and relentless advocate. She strategically and creatively crafts each case from the time of the first consultation to its resolution, in order to achieve the client's ultimate goals.
While educating the client in the process, so that he/she can obtain realistic goals, Lisa works hand in hand with the client to reach the best possible result in their custody, divorce and/or family law matter. Lisa takes a sincere interest in each individual client never losing touch with the human side of this process making their life changing event as painless as possible.
Lisa, once divorced herself, is married with an adult daughter. She is a Founding Member of the American Academy of Certiifed Financial Litigators (AACFL), a member of the Advisory Board of the AACFL a member of the Legislation Committee of the New York Bar Association, a member of the New York Women's Bar Association and a member of the Executive Board of the Justice Brandeis Law Society. Lisa has lectured for the New York State Bar Association, the New York Women's Bar Association and the JCC located in New York, New York on financial and custody related matters. She has published articles in the New York Law Journal and the Family Law Review including an article on drafting of Prenuptial Agreements.
Lisa's practice areas include Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, as well as Rockland, Orange and Putnam Counties.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2005
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2004
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Posted by Jean | July 09, 2015 | Child Custody
Child Custody and Grandmother Petition
My daughter lived in NYC at the time her baby was born. She and the father were living together but not married. After the baby's birth, it became evident to my daughter that she was in an emotionally abusive relationship. She had known that the father was mentally unstable soon after she had gotten...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
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It was 4am and I was on Avvo looking for an attorney when I came across Lisa Zeiderman's reviews.......I felt an immediate connection with the people she had helped previously. Divorce can be one of the toughest experiences someone can go through. After trying hard for a long time to keep my marria...
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Responsible, Competent, and Responsive Attorney
I found Lisa Zeiderman back in 2008 when I was undertaking an emotionally difficult divorce. Finding Lisa was invaluable. Her approach was thoughtful, sensible, and reasoned. Being a retired attorney myself, I could appreciate Lisa' competence and her good sense. Lisa was great at helping me take...
Posted by Suzanne P. | November 10, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Dedicated, Energetic and Efficient
While going through the process of divorce, Lisa Zeiderman consistently demonstrated a high level of knowing the business, and the law. Her thoughtful dedication to the safety of my children and myself gave me the confidence I needed to endure the process. She is fearless, strong, energetic as well...
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2013 | Child Custody
A Life Saver.
One year ago, I came to Lisa with the impossible request of modifying my child custody order; an order drafted by my former attorney who I naively trusted and who deceived and misled me. Lisa was honest and straightforward with me from day one. While my previous attorney falsely raised my hopes and...
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"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Lisa Zeiderman immediately conveys a strong presence as an attorney of high acumen, knowledge and ability. Having conferred with her on a family law matter involving parties living apart in Florida and New York, I was very impressed by her and I look forward to working with her in the future."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I just pray that if my wife ever wants to divorce me she does not go to Lisa. Thank God she has a conflict! Bright, articulate and exactly what you need if you are afraid of the divorce process and want a tenacious advocate to hold your hand and stand as your shield while plodding through an ugly and emotional proceeding. I have witnessed her in action....simply the best!"
"Lisa is a tenacious advocate for her clients and an excellent attorney. She demonstrates a high level of skill both in the Courtroom and at the negotiating table. Her abilities and integrity place her among the best matrimonial attorneys practicing in Rockland and Westchester today."
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Certified Financial Litigator, Founding Member, American Academy of Financial Litigators
2016
Certified Financial Divorce Analyst, Institute for Divorce Financial Alalysts
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013 - Present
A Managing Partner, Miller Zeiderman Wiederkehr & Schwarz LLP
2006 - 2013
Attorney, Johnson & Cohen LLP
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Amy L. Reiss
2017 - Present
American Academy for Certified Financial LitigatorsCertified Financial Litigator, Founding Member
2016 - Present
Justice Brandeis Law Society, Executive BoardMember
2016 - Present
Association is Divorce Financial PlannetsMember
2012 - Present
Westchester Women's Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember of Legislation Committee of Family Law Section
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Financial Empowerment
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Discovery
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Establishing Value--Liquid Assets and Investments
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Moot Court
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Equitable Distribution and Maintenance
2011
Custody Part II
2010
The Boundaries of Electronic Snooping in Divorce
2010
Equitable Distribution and Maintenance
2010
Divorce in Challenging Times: Legal and Economic Considerations
2009
Equitable Distribution and Maintenance
2008
Maintenance and Equitable Distribution
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