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5.0 /5.0
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Ankit Kapoor
also known as Ankit
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About Ankit
Biography
Mr. Kapoor serves as lead trial counsel in some of the most complex custody disputes and high-net-worth financial matters in the New York metropolitan area. He is a powerful courtroom advocate and a trusted strategist, known for his sharp litigation instincts, methodical preparation and ability to navigate emotionally charged cases with clarity and confidence.
Mr. Kapoor represents a wide range of sophisticated clients, including celebrities, prominent business executives, physicians, attorneys, bankers, hedge fund managers, and entertainment professionals. His discretion, attention to detail, and no-nonsense advocacy make him a go-to attorney for high-profile and high-conflict cases — both in and out of the public eye. His past representations include Tom Brady, among others.
Mr. Kapoor also leads a growing fertility law practice, advising individuals and families in matters involving surrogacy, embryo preservation, egg and sperm (gamete) donation, and other assisted reproductive technologies. He is a trusted legal resource for clients navigating the legal and ethical complexities of modern family building.
He currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), where he Co-Chairs the Legislation Committee. He was appointed to the NYSBA Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform, and is a recipient of the Young Lawyers’ Section Trial Academy Scholarship. Mr. Kapoor is also active in the New York County Lawyers Association (Matrimonial Law Committee), the New York City Bar Association, the South Asian Bar Association of New York, and the Asian American Bar Association of New York.
Mr. Kapoor earned his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School while serving as a police officer with the NYPD, completing his legal education through its evening division. He externed with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office Trial Division and was a summer associate at Herrick Feinstein LLP and was an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the NYC Law Department’s Torts Division. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Government from Hofstra University and is fluent in Hindi and Punjabi. He is admitted to practice in New York State.
Mr. Kapoor was honored by Brooklyn Law School as Rising Star of the Year in 2026.
Ankit Kapoor is a founding partner of Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP. A former NYPD Police Officer, Mr. Kapoor brings a unique, disciplined perspective to his legal practice grounded in real-world experience, sharp instincts, and unwavering resolve. Contact me at (646) 480-3661.
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 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
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Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2023 | Family
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...
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