Lisa Ellen Zeiderman

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Lisa Ellen Zeiderman

4.7
62 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials

150 East 52nd, Suite 1002, New York, NY

About Lisa

Biography

I focus my practice in family and matrimonial law in Manhattan, Westchester and surrounding areas.

Contested divorce, including asset division, custody, child support, visitation.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I handle complex matrimonial and family law matters involving contested and uncontested divorce, equitable distribution of assets, custody, visitation/access, child support, alimony/maintenance, relocation, modification of support, grandparent visitation and orders of protection.

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Child Custody 25%

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Marriage and Prenuptials 25%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2017 2016
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Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 21 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 21 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Miller Zeiderman LLP

150 East 52nd, Suite 1002, New York, NY, 10022

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Miller Zeiderman LLP

140 Grand Street., 5th floor, White Plains, NY, 10601

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Showing 11 - 15 of 23 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015

4am

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...ge together for my kids and the sake of the relationship my spouse and I once had, my wife filed for divorce with the objective of setting herself up as if it was a career move. I guess it kind of took me by surprise but the person I trusted and loved was out to drown me.......Lisa Zeiderman was my life raft! At first I chose a competent attorney with a low retainer, thinking we could settle out and move on......but then I found out that my wife's attorney was part of a group of attorneys trained long ago to make false, sweeping accusations and distort the truth in an effort to back their opponents into a corner and scare them into making hasty, short sighted settlements favoring their clients. I knew I needed help and someone that would not only act as an advocate for me but guide me through a process that often does not make sense. There is no doubt that the best decision I ever made was having Lisa Zeiderman represent me. My wife quickly positioned to take all the money and the kids, and was looking to set herself up for years to come by tossing me aside & sacrificing me for her own financial benefit. Lisa is extremely good at reading the situation and adjusting as you go through the process to whatever is transpiring. She is very smart and never ever gives up. She is kind, fair, firm, understanding and I always felt protected......even when it seemed like the walls were closing in. Lisa's teammates were fantastic as well; her whole office and her partners were always there to help me. In the end I got the custody deal I wanted; which was the most important part to me. I also was able to get to a financial settlement that allowed me to get on with my life and retain just about all that was rightfully mine. There is a reason Lisa is rated so highly; its because she is consistently good at what she does. While there is no magic wand and every case is different, I wouldn't have made it through this very stressful time without Lisa.......I am forever grateful to Lisa for my sake and my kids! THANK YOU LISA! Do not hesitate any further; it's all true, Lisa is the best attorney you can retain and you want her on your side not sitting across from you on the other side!

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2014

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... the approach I wanted to take in the matter while also doing a good job of pointing out things it wasn't clear I could be as objective about. She was a strong advocate without being overly confrontational and she was sensitive to costs, all of which were important to me. Lisa was also responsive. Recently, I needed to reach out to her (over five years later) about a small outstanding issue from the divorce. She remembered me and responded immediately. I've recommended Lisa to friends/acquaintances based upon her work on my behalf.

Posted by Suzanne P. | November 10, 2014

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... as efficient. I appreciated her good communication skills, availability and timeliness of responses. Her staff were highly competent, and very pleasant to deal with.

Posted by Elana | July 11, 2013

A God sent

I was married to a compulsive gambler and an alcoholic. I had three different attorneys who were not able to handle my ex and his aggressive attorney. I had a legal aid attorney who would have ruined my life had she herself not pulled out. Two weeks before my trial and I had no one to help me. I pra...yed at my friend's gravesite to please help me find an attorney, turned to the internet and found this wonderful woman with these amazing reviews, so I called, and thank God I did. My case was going on for four miserable years. Lisa is the only one who immediately did the right thing, she immediately did a contempt order. That order helped settle our case. Even at the end, when I just wanted to settle and get my legal divorce, Lisa would not settle until the Jewish get was signed, otherwise I would have been stuck as an "agunah", a woman who could never get remarried or be really free. After four years I really didn't care at that moment, but Lisa held her ground and my ex signed both the get and the divorce within a day of each other. Lisa really saved me and my sanity. Thank you Lisa, and even though you said to me, it's a business, you didn't really treat it as such. It may be a business but Lisa showed that it doesn't have to be a cold harsh one.

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2013

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... expectations and over billed me, Lisa was the opposite - she told me the good and the bad of my situation. Despite the tremendous task I presented her with, Lisa and her team orchestrated a victorious trial. Through wisdom, good intuition, perseverance, and unparalleled dedication, she and her firm were able to correct the damage done by my prior attorney. Lisa served as a smart counsel, a mentor, a coach, and a trustworthy ally. I am so grateful to her and her firm for representing me and advocating for my daughter and I so we could rebuild our lives and start a new chapter. Lisa did everything possible within the legal arena to lay the foundations for us to actually be able to lead normal lives, despite my ex-husband's assault and the profound mistakes made with my prior attorney. I echo other client's words when I say that Lisa is a caring, trustworthy, knowledgeable, highly dedicated, and assertive attorney. She possess qualities other attorneys do not; qualities that can make a tremendous and meaningful difference in your and your family's lives.

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Lisa Ellen Zeiderman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anne Glatz

Unknown lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended."

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Nataliya Gavlin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Laurence Schwartz

Child custody lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Other

"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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Yvette Fallon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Corrigan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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James Sexton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

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

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

A Managing Partner, Miller Zeiderman Wiederkehr & Schwarz LLP

2006 - 2013

Attorney, Johnson & Cohen LLP

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Amy L. Reiss

Associations

2017 - Present

American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators

Certified Financial Litigator, Founding Member

2016 - Present

Justice Brandeis Law Society, Executive Board

Member

2016 - Present

Association is Divorce Financial Plannets

Member

2012 - Present

Westchester Women's Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member of Legislation Committee of Family Law Section

New York State Bar Association

Member

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Member

New York County Lawyers' Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lecaros v. Lecaros

Relocation granted

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Education

2004

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Fordham University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Dress For Success

Financial Empowerment

2013

Basic Matrimonial Practice Program

Discovery

2012

New York State Bar CLE Family Law Section

Establishing Value--Liquid Assets and Investments

2012

Judge for Moot Court Competition at Yale

Moot Court

2011

New York State Bar Association CLE

Equitable Distribution and Maintenance

2011

CLE Lecture

Custody Part II

2010

New York Women's Bar Association

The Boundaries of Electronic Snooping in Divorce

2010

New York State Bar Association

Equitable Distribution and Maintenance

2010

JCC in New York City

Divorce in Challenging Times: Legal and Economic Considerations

2009

New York State Bar Association

Equitable Distribution and Maintenance

2008

New York State Bar Association

Maintenance and Equitable Distribution

Publications

2018

Financially Ever After with Stacy Francis Journeying from a Personal Divorce to a Profession in Divorce

2018

Westchester County Business Journal Davidson honored by law society

2012

2011

NYSBA Family Law Review/co-author with Amy L. Reiss and Danielle Jacobs Divorces, Cyberspace and Discovery; Writing On A Wall May Not Be Private After All

2009

Family Law Review Snooping: What's Legal, What's Illegal

2007

New York Law Journal Utilizing the Lis Pendens in Matrimonial Actions

2005

New York Law Journal Clean Up the Prenup

Languages

English

Activity

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