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5.0 /5.0
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Ankit Kapoor
also known as AK
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About Ankit
Biography
Ankit Kapoor is a founding partner with Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP law firm in New York, New York. A top-rated lawyer and emerging leader in his field, Mr. Kapoor focuses his practice primarily on matrimonial and family law, and he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the greater New York City metro area who are going through a divorce or have some other serious legal issues affecting their families.
Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Kapoor has gained a reputation for his compassion and integrity when dealing with his clients, and he delivers the personalized counsel and trustworthy advice they need to make the best-informed decisions on the matters that will impact them and their families for years to come. Mr. Kapoor is not only a skilled negotiator, but he also a zealous trial attorney.
At all turns, he maintains an unwavering focus on protecting his clients' rights and interests, and he works hard to ensure that he has helped his clients pursue their goals and the favorable outcomes they seek as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, he has earned consistent top rankings and endorsements from his peers as well as numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.
A 2010 graduate of Hofstra University with a bachelor's degree in political science and government, Mr. Kapoor served as a police officer in New York City for several years before deciding to pursue his legal career. He then attended Brooklyn Law School at night and obtained his Juris Doctor in 2018. During his time in law school, Mr. Kapoor continued to serve a NYPD Police Officer, and completed several externships simultaneously, including with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office trial division, and a summer associate position at Herrick Feinstein LLP.
Mr. Kapoor is a member of the New York State Bar Association, where he was appointed to the Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform and was recently awarded the NYSBA Young Lawyers’ Section Trial Academy Scholarship, and he is a member of the New York County Lawyers Associations, where he has been appointed to the Matrimonial Law Committee, the New York City Bar Association, the South Asian American Bar Association of New York and the Asian American Bar Association of New York.
Former NYPD Police Officer turned Attorney with proven solutions that drive speed to resolution in all areas of matrimonial and family law. Contact me At (877) 978-2271.
We handle all issues pertaining to the dissolution of marital partnerships and other relationships. We explore reasonable settlement options, but if settlement cannot be reached, we develop effective, creative litigation strategies to achieve favorable results as quickly as possible. We handle the a
We are keenly sensitivity to the delicate issues between separating and divorcing parents and their children. We strive to promote the best interests of the children we represent mothers, fathers, same sex partners, and grandparents in hotly contested litigation involving custody.
We are on the cutting edge of all developments that impact same-sex couples. We offer representation to same-sex couples who need to navigate the evolving family law processes that apply to them, including second parent adoptions and surrogacy agreements.
We handle all custody matters including matters involving UCCJEA. UCCJEA means "Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act." This is a law that has been enacted in all of the states to provide a mechanism to obtain and enforce orders of custody and visitation across state lines.
We negotiate prenuptial agreements to avoid future disputes concerning the division of marital property if a marriage dissolves and to preserve our client’s pre-marital property. We can help you protect your assets with a postnuptial agreement which provides and your spouse with peace of mind.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Family
20%
LGBT+ Law
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 7 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
COHEN STINE KAPOOR LLP Matrimonial and Family Law
11 Times Square, 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10036-6600
csklawny.com/Online Presence
Other places you can find Ankit online.
Ankit Kapoor's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great lawyer. Honest. Responsive.
I had the privilege of working with Ankit Kapoor whose exceptional qualities deserve recognition. This attorney combines honesty, responsiveness, and an unwavering dedication to their clients. Honesty: His transparent and forthright approach is a breath of fresh air in the legal world. He provided...
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome advocate!
Mr. Kapoor fought hard for me in court in a difficult divorce case. His hard work and determination and brilliant strategy paid off, and I have regained my freedom and peace of mind. I cannot recommend him highly enough!
Ankit Kapoor's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Ankit. He is a smart and tenacious attorney. As a partner in a reputable Manhattan law firm, he handles prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, and divorce cases. He is trustworthy and reliable. Clients can count on him."
Stephen Rickershauser
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Aug 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Combining compassion, knowledge and professionalism, Ankit's personalized approached to his client's needs places him among the best in the field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ankit is an outstanding attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ankit is a diligent, responsible, and client-oriented matrimonial attorney. He is a rising star in his practice area. I have no reservation in recommending him to those in need of qualified representation in matrimonial matters."
Robert Brown
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
NYSBA Young Lawyers’ Section Trial Academy Scholarship, New York State Bar Association
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Partner, Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP
2019 - 2020
Associate, Cohen Rabin Stine Schumann LLP
2018 - 2019
Associate, New York City Law Department
2017 - 2017
Summer Associate, Herrick, Feinstein, LLP
2016 - 2016
Legal Intern, Kings County District Attorney's Office
2011 - 2018
Police Officer, New York City Police Department
Associations
2020 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember
Education
2018
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Hofstra University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2021
New York Law Journal
Substituting Judgment: Beware, Attorney for the Child
2021
2021
2020
New York County Lawyers' Association
New York County Lawyers News: Ankit Kapoor Featured Member Spotlight
2017
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Custody exchange?
19 Aug 2023
Q&A
Regarding a divorce action, does commencement mean when the request papers of divorce were submitted or when the trial started?
01 Mar 2022
Q&A
Visitation hearing for child, how many settlement conferences before a trial?
09 Feb 2022