About Joel
Practice areas
- Appeals: 95%
Appeals in all aspects of matrimonial and family law litigation including maintenance, child support, equitable distribution, property distribution, custody, visitation, agreements trials and international child abduction
53 years
- Family: 5%
Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and child kidnapping.
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English
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The Law Firm of Joel R. Brandes, P.C.
43 West 43rd Street
Suite 34
New York, NY, 10036-7424
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1969 | 02/24/2022 |
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.Reinstated From Disbarment
issued in NY, 2019updated
After being disbarred, a former attorney may apply for reinstatement. He or she must comply with all readmission requirements from the New York State Unified Court System.
Joel’s comment: “On March 6, 2019 the New York Appellate Division, Second Department reinstated me as an attorney in good standing finding that I posses the character and fitness to practice law. I have been awarded the 2019, 2020 and 2021 AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® , in both legal ability and ethical standards, the highest honor given. The Appellate Division, Second Department has referred to me as "a noted authority and expert on New York family law and divorce."”
Disbarment
issued in NY, 2002updated
Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Joel’s comment: “I was disbarred for engaging in an impermissible conflict of interest during the years 1995-1996 when I assisted in the representation of my former wife, who was defending a lawsuit, without disclosing my involvement to the court or counsel.”
Attorney endorsements
(7)
Ingrid Gherman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 23, 2020
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joel Brandes for the past 30 years. I had the great fortune to learn how to practice law from this excellent and knowledgeable attorney. He is scholar. He has the ability to analyze the law and apply it in a very unique and creative way. He is one of a kind.
Vanessa Gabriele, Family Attorney on Oct 1, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Joel is an expert on New York family law and divorce. He is the author of the New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook. I own his book and as a young attorney, I found this book extremely helpful in all facets of my family law practice. The handbook was extremely helpful to me when I used it to prepare questions for the cross examination of my first forensic custody expert in a very contested custody hearing.
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