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

mzwnylaw.com

Miller Zeiderman LLP

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

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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2010

Happiness is a great divorce lawyer!

Lisa is a great attorney. She has that rare combination of real listening skills, and an ability to educate you on legal and practical matters. She is able to understand the importance of every facet of your case, and helps you pull it all together. She is very easy to talk to, and I knew after ...our initial consult that she was someone I could go to when things got very stressful or too "complicated". My first impression of Lisa was that she could be strong and tough if I needed her to be, but she was smart and skilled enough to know how to be a respectful, professional, strategist and negotiator. She has high energy and I always felt she gave me a high level of service and that she was on top of my case. A few weeks into my hiring of her, I realized how correct my first impression was of her, and she proved to be above and beyond what I could have hoped for. Lisa never made me feel like I was her "case" or a "file." She took a sincere interest in me and took her role in my life-changing event extremely seriously. Her understanding and thoughtfulness made her my trusted advisor. No matter what your situation, or the outcome of your case, I am confident that choosing Lisa to represent you will be a decision you will be happy with for the rest of your life.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Lisa changed my life.

I interviewed several lawyers before I hired Lisa. From the day I met her, I knew she had the best interest of my children at hand. When things become crazy, she always went back to the day we met and focused on what I really wanted. My divorce was one of the most difficult things I have every b...een through. I discussion to divorce my husband was mine and my ex-husband did EVERYTHING he could to make it difficult for me. Because Lisa was always one step ahead of things, and I listened to her, she avoided wasting time and money. I cannot say enough positive things about Lisa, she is loyal, professional, no matter how many clients she has, and you always feel like you are the only case she is handling. Although at times she told the truth you did not want to hear, it mattered. Lisa changed my life... .

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Counsel, Friend, Warrior

My divorce should have been simple. We were young, had no kids and were married for 15 months. Due to a variety of circumstances (including the structurally inherent ability for any party to drag a matrimonial case through the expensive and painful rounds of pre-trial work regardless of the merits ...of the case) the case was not simple and went on for longer than the marriage. My X went through three lawyers in that time and spent almost five times as much money. I had one lawyer who steered me through it all and the simplest way I can put my experience of her work would be to call in a blessing. I am the son of a lawyer, have handled the legal aspects of my business for 10 years and feel I have a good handle on what makes a good lawyer in the pure lawyering sense. Lisa was creative in her strategies, forceful yet measured in her responses, broad in her assessment of risk, and thorough in her review. While the other side seemed to miss simple procedural checkpoints Lisa was consistently crossing all the t’s and dotting all the i’s. When she needed a sounding board on a strategic decision she never let her ego restrain her from asking the sound advice of her colleagues and senior partners. I was consistently impressed and grateful for the quality of her work. My father, a very successful corporate lawyer in NYC for 30+ years was similarly struck by her work. So she’s an awesome lawyer. But here is what impressed me the most: she never forgot the human side of the case. She was thinking of my emotional state of being and was not simply a tactician out for blood. My experience of divorce was that it was overwhelming. The pain of loss and grief and anger was at times all-consuming. To know I had someone in my corner who I trusted, who genuinely had my interests in mind, was not just trying to run the clock, who was fierce when she needed to be and was always sharp; allowed me the time and space to process the emotional side of my divorce with minimal worry over the legal proceedings. I thought of her as counsel, a formidable warrior in the courtroom and a friend.

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend Lisa Zeiderman

Lisa did a great job with my case. I am a newly divorced father of three great kids and my ex and I were not having an amicable split. From our very first meeting, Lisa understood my situation and, more importantly, she understood my ex and the way my ex thinks. Because I was in a custody fight, L...isa advised me not to move out of my apartment until the judge said I could. I ended up living almost another year with my ex while also taking her to court. Lisa understood what was at stake for me and gave me great advice on how to deal with my ex while still living with her, as well as what strategy I should use in dealing with her when she got confrontational. In our first meeting, Lisa also took the time to describe to me the judges we might face in court, their personal tendencies, how I might fare before each and how she gets along with each in court. I thought this was very insightful and it shows how much thought Lisa puts into her work. Lisa is very sharp and very tough in a deposition. She conducted two eight-hour depositions of my ex, and through both she was focused and persistent. She never let my ex, who can be very evasive and confrontational, off the hook. She never backed down and she made it very clear to both my ex and her attorney that Lisa was in charge of the deposition. Also, at the end of the second deposition, it was discovered that my ex had altered documents that had been submitted to the court. And after my ex was forced to confess what she had done, Lisa asked her if she had come to the deposition intending to tell the truth. And my ex answered "No". This was really quick thinking and a great question on Lisa's part and my ex's answer was devastating to her case. Lisa was very honest with me. Throughout our year-long court case, Lisa explained the different strategies and discussed the financial implications of each, vis-a-vis her fees and the possible outcomes. She also managed my costs extremely well. Lisa is very efficient with her time and always informed me up front of any possible added costs (whether they were consults with one of her Firm's senior partners, or weighing the cost of a court reporter from the Pearl River area vs. the cost of a court reporter from Manhattan). Lisa's knowledge of the court and the judge we faced was far superior to my ex's attorney's knowledge of the same. Lisa knew when to talk and when to be quiet. She knew what this judge wanted to hear and she knew how to say it. Every time we were in court, the judge had issues with my ex and with my ex's attorney. And whenever the judge ordered us out of the room to meet, Lisa, in the heat of the moment, gave me great advice about what to acknowledge to my ex and what not to acknowledge. In the end, my not moving out was the best thing I could have done. Because my kids are older, the judge immediately put my ex on the hook for having all this time to get a job and doing more to support herself and our family and for failing to do anything. Lisa got me the custody arrangement I wanted. She got me a financial outcome better than what either of us thought I would get in the end. Her fees were fair especially relative to what a Manhattan attorney might have charged me. All in all, Lisa Zeiderman was well worth the investment. Lastly, I have referred several friends and acquaintences to Lisa and each has retained her and is happy with her work.

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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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