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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Lisa Ellen Zeiderman's Reviews

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Showing 21 - 25 of 45 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Brilliant lawyer and advocate!

I first started out in mediation but quickly became nervous with the way things were going. I didn't feel comfortable I would be taken care in a fair manner and that I had someone in my corner with my best interest in mind. I was a stay-at-home mom, I hadn't worked outside the home in over 10 years..., and I was scared. After reading all the wonderful reviews about Lisa (and she was not the first attorney I contacted), I decide to meet with her and I'm SO thankful I did. She is everything in every great review written about her. She absolutely had my back throughout the entire process. Lisa defended me to the best of her ability and always did the right thing down to the smallest of details. I felt very comfortable confiding my concerns, thoughts and issues. She always listened, talked through the details with me, and came up with a strategy. Realizing I needed more than legal advice and support, Lisa even introduced me to a fabulous therapist who has been a tremendous help to me (and still is). Had I not met Lisa, I would be in a completely different (horrible actually) situation. She worked hard (evenings, weekends and during her vacations) to ensure I would be able to get through the years ahead, reinvent myself, and create a real future that suits me and my children, on MY terms. There is much satisfaction in looking back to the beginning remembering my ex saying he's going to "bring in the bulldog" to fight me, and it was QUITE the opposite as I was the one who ended up with the bulldog! A bulldog in fabulous outfits, but none the less, a bulldog! ;) Thanks to her, I feel secure, excited, and ready to begin my new life! Thank you Lisa!!

Posted by Jessica | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney

When you really need help

After spending time & money on Mediation (which helped move my X out of my house but didn't move the divorce along), more time & money on an attorney who wanted to set up a battle field (that would have bankrupted me and caused irreparable damage) I was referred to Lisa Zeiderman by a dear friend. In... a short space of time, with little stress and heartache, Lisa helped me craft an agreement that my X was able to sign and allowed us both to preserve our good will and our spirit. Qualities so often lost in hideous battles. Lisa was a voice of reason and of hope. I would recommend her to anyone entering into the painful, heartbreaking process of severing their marriage. She will help you make it as painless as possible.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney

RUN, don't walk to Lisa Zeiderman!

My divorce was very high conflict and lasted five and a half years. I could write volumes on all the mistakes I made and fill a book with all kinds of emotional and legal advice to sustain you throughout the process. HOWEVER, the absolute best advice I can give you is to RUN, not walk (as I initially... did) to Lisa Zeiderman. I went through two attorneys and three years of divorce, including a year and a half in the Collaborative Divorce process (big mistake), before retaining Lisa Zeiderman. Do not be naive like me! Please realize at the onset that divorce is war and that you need to enter battle with the biggest guns you have (AKA Lisa Zeiderman). My spouse is highly aggressive and manipulative, and my prior counsel did not have the wherewithal to stand up to him and thus rendered me so unprotected, I had all but lost custody of my three children. My spouse was also well on his way to dissipating all our assets in his attempts to leave me with very little to nothing. By the time I retained Lisa my divorce was a huge mess. Lisa was straight forward with me from the moment I hired her, knowing how complicated my case was she assured me that she would do all she could but at the same time did not make any promises. However, in the end, Lisa delivered beyond my expectations! She carefully untangled my very complicated case like a ninja and got my three children rightfully back in my home. She also recouped hundreds of thousands of dollars my spouse dissipated during our long divorce process. Prior to hiring Lisa, my spouse was giddy with power as he carefully schemed blow after blow in his attempts to strip me of everything I held dear. Then I retained Lisa and the buck stopped with her. My case then shifted drastically for the better. Not only was Lisa able to predict my spouses' every move, pinpoint the issues most important to my case, but also counter my spouses' never ending manipulations. Lisa just gets it! It was such a relief to have an attorney that finally had the wherewithal to stand up to my spouse - calling him out on his multitude of manipulations and prompting him to finally settle our case in a fair manner. Lisa may be tiny in physicality but never doubt how mighty she is; she does not back down!! In all sincerity, retaining Lisa was one of the best decisions I ever made; I would have lost everything otherwise. On the other hand, my biggest regret is that I did not hire her at the onset of my divorce. Please do not be naive like I initially was - RUN, don't walk to Lisa Zeiderman.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2015

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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...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 | December 08, 2014

What a diamond...

Lisa Zeiderman was and remains the reason I am able to live my life fully as a mother and a single one at that now. My marriage was difficult and the details were painful. Lisa kept me grounded, focused and determined as a human being, which gave me the confidence boost I needed to move on. This c...onfidence is why I am the best mother possible. She was tenacious and yet she was kind, she was bright yet she was not cocky, she's tireless and yet, she knows when to scale back. To this day, I am thankful and grateful to her because my ex and I are now in a good place to parent our child, which never would have happened with another lawyer. She made the experience that much more human. I will always refer her to others. They are lucky to have her.

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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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