Ani Van Dyke Mason

Ani Van Dyke Mason

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

60 East 42nd Street, New York, NY

About Ani

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

Prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements

34%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 1 year

State: California

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Mason Law & Mediation, LLC

60 East 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10165

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Ani Van Dyke Mason's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ahmed | April 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Absolutely fantastic

Ani was amazing to work with and an invaluable resource during a difficult time. She took the time to listen to my concerns and requests and the advice she gave was consistently beneficial. With any luck I will never have to come to her again but if I had to go through this again I absolutely would.

Posted by Deanna | March 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent divorce lawyer

I hired Ani to handle my divorce and I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer. Ani possesses the perfect balance of expertise and compassion. Her guidance and support was invaluable to me throughout the whole process. I trusted her completely to advocate for my best interests. Highly highly recommen...d!

Posted by Gabby | October 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic experience

Going through your your first divorce is a really overwhelming experience, and thankfully I was directed to Ani & team who made the process feel manageable. Ani was so patient with all my questions, very thorough in all her follow ups, and thoughtful in how I should handle conversations with my ex-hu...sband. Ani never made me feel like just another case on her docket, rather a guide that treated me with respect and kindness. Could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for legal counsel that leads human-first.

Posted by Nick | October 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Actually six stars...

From the moment I connected with Ani, I felt like she had our backs. While she was my lawyer, she approached our situation looking for the best outcome for all parties. She was empathetic and incredibly patient, and knew when to push back and how to give tough advice. She was at all times direct and ...professional and never gave up. We were both happy with the outcome, and that's a lot to say when you're dealing with an otherwise dramatic process. I don't necessarily need to go through this process again (sic) but I'd gladly work with Ani. I can't think of a better lawyer with whom to work than Ani.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Collaborative Divorce Attorney

Ani is extremely smart and well-versed in the intricacies of divorce law. Her optimism and empathetic approach infused every interaction with a sense of hope and reassurance. During the financial settlement negotiations, Ani was a true collaborator. She didn't just offer solutions; she took the tim...e to carefully consider my ideas and worked through them with me. Divorce is a very unsettling, long, hard process and I am grateful that Ani was on my team.

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Ani Van Dyke Mason's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rhonda Panken

Mediation lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ani Mason has been a trusted colleague for many years. She is intelligent and passionate about her work, and a highly skilled, creative, and thoughtful mediator and collaborative lawyer. I regularly refer my clients who choose to resolve their family law and divorce issues in an out-of-court and supportive setting to Ani. I recommend her without hesitation."

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Anne McCarthy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alyssa Rower

Mediation lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Ani in many different capacities - as a mediator for clients of mine, as opposing counsel on cases and as a colleague in two different discussion groups. Ani is absolutely top notch in every different role. She is a thoughtful, skilled and effective mediator; a strong advocate for her clients who is also extremely ethical on the opposite side of a case; and an invaluable, helpful and intelligent member of my discussion groups. I frequently recommend Ani to clients and she would be my personal go-to attorney if I needed help in a family matter."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ani is an excellent family attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."

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Ian Scott

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rhonda Panken

Family lawyer

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Alyssa Rower

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Flom Incubator Grant, Skadden Foundation

2007

Skadden Fellowship, Skadden Foundation

2004

Sinsheimer Scholarship, NYU School of Law

2002

Fulbright Fellowship, Fulbright Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founder, Mason Law & Mediation, LLC

2012 - 2014

Associate, Miller Law Group

2008 - 2011

Skadden Fellow + Staff Attorney, Legal Services of NYC

2007 - 2008

Skadden Fellow, Urban Justice Center

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

2005 - 2005

Researcher, UNICEF

2005 - 2006

Legal Intern, Legal Aid Society

2004 - 2004

Legal Analyst, Refugee Legal Aid Project

2002 - 2003

Fulbright Fellow, Save the Children + UNHCR

2001 - 2002

Associate, Human Rights Watch

2000 - 2001

Business Analyst, Accenture

Associations

2009 - Present

Family & Divorce Mediation Council

Member

New York State Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2014

New York Association of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2011 - 2014

Family & Divorce Mediation Council

Former Board Member

Education

2007

New York University School of Law

JD

2000

Princeton University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mediation Panel Discussion for ABA's Mediation Week

The Future of Mediation

2013

Healthier Paths to Divorce

Comparing Divorce Processes: Mediation vs. Collaborative Law vs. Litigation

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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