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About Jacqueline
Specializing in high net worth divorce cases & negotiating prenuptial agreements. Call 866-621-1643!
Practice areas
- Marriage and prenuptials: 30%
7 years
- Divorce and separation: 30%
7 years
- Family: 25%
7 years
- Mediation: 10%
7 years
- Uncontested divorce: 5%
7 years
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP
521 Fifth Avenue, 31st Floor
New York, NY, 10175
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1999 | 10/30/2020 |
| NJ | License Administratively Revoked | 1999 | 09/14/2020 |
| Legal answers | 3 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 50 Women Attorneys in the NY Metro Area | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
| New York Super Lawyer | New York Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Selected as NY lawyer for Divorce and Prenuptial Agreements | Haute Lawyer Network. | 2013 |
| Lead Counsel Rated | Lead Counsel | 2013 |
| Listed as Top 50 Women Attorneys in the New York Metro Area | New York Super Lawyers | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| New York Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| 10 Leaders in Matrimonial Law Under 45 | Ten Leaders | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP | 1998 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Association of the Bar of the City of New York | Member | N/A |
| New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Women's Bar Association of the State of New York | Member | N/A |
| Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York | Member | N/A |
| New York Collaborative Law Group | Member | N/A |
| The Redwoods Initative | Faculty | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Young Lawyers Committee | Past Executive Committee | N/A |
| New York Association of Collaborative Professionals | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bustle | 7 Mistakes Couples Make In the First Year Of Marriage, According To Divorce Lawyers | 2017 |
| Business Insider | January is 'divorce month’ — a lawyer breaks down the top signs a marriage is about to dissolve | 2017 |
| Business Insider | A top NYC divorce attorney reveals the biggest mistake she sees clients make during a divorce | 2017 |
| The Huffington Post | What Every Person Who Loves A Child Of Divorce Should Know | 2017 |
| Bravo | If Your Spouse Is Considering Divorce, They Are (Secretly) Doing This First | 2017 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| University of Delaware | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1996 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson | Approval of Out-of-Wedlock Births Growing in U.S | 2015 |
| The Hard Line | Jacqueline Newman on the San Bernardino shooter’s friend being indicted | 2015 |
| NewMaxx | Jacqueline Newman discusses the lower divorce rate among military members | 2015 |
| Biz Talk Radio | Jacqueline Newman talks recent trends in divorce | 2015 |
| WPIX 11 Morning News | Preventing Financial Abuse | 2014 |
| Wirelawyer | Matrimonial Law with Jacqueline Newman | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| WireLawyer | Social Media and the Law: Panacea or Pandora's Box | 2014 |
| WFAN 101.9 FM (66 AM) CBS 2 | Radio interview with Bob Salter discussing financial abuse, collaborative law, prenuptial agreements and divorce | 2014 |
| Untied | Short Take: If You're Considering Divorce, Do This Now, | 2014 |
| Midpoint on NewsMax | Legal Issues with Parents Spanking Children | 2014 |
| Eyewitness News, ABC 7 | Disciplining children: How far is too far? Experts weigh in | 2014 |
| Lawyers.com | Don’t Vent on Facebook or Twitter during Divorce | 2013 |
| Arise News | Custody Battle Between Biological Father & Adoptive Parents | 2013 |
| Arise News | Baby Messiah | 2013 |
| New York Financial Press | •Prenup 101: Understanding the Basics | 2012 |
| Collaborative Family Law class for The NY Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Center for Mediation in Law | Collaborative Family Law | 2012 |
| Introduction of Matrimonial Law for Collaborative Divorce Professionals for the New York State Unified Court System | Introduction of Matrimonial Law for Collaborative Divorce Professionals | 2010 |
| Family Law Practice Class - Fordham University | Family Law Practice | 2007 |
She turned a painful process into a happy ending
Posted by Inga
Wed Jul 27 2011
Attorney endorsements
(7)Anne McCarthy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 17, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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Jacqueline is a top-notch family attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community.
Tanya Freeman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 15, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Brad Micklin, Family Attorney on May 14, 2015
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Ms. Newman has an extensive practice history and is a zealous and ethical advocate for his/her clients.
Nataliya Gavlin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience.
Brett Ward, Family Attorney on Oct 8, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Jacqueline is a highly-skilled advocate who handles her cases in a detail-oriented and incredibly efficient manner. This allows her to obtain the best results for her clients. Not only do these skills serve her well as an advocate, but she is an excellent choice for individuals seeking to resolve their disputes through the collaberative process.
Elysa Greenblatt, Marriage and prenuptials Attorney on Oct 4, 2012
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I highly recommend Jacqueline Newman. She is meticulous and detail oriented in her approach and I have no doubt she will serve any client in an outstanding manner.