Kenneth J. Novenstern

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Kenneth J. Novenstern

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Family Lawyer at Mount Kisco, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

69 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY

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About Kenneth

Biography

HELPING FAMILIES IN TRANSITION. Education • Options • Solutions. Working with clients to devise creative solutions to move into the next chapter of their lives with dignity, integrity, and peace of mind.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Family 40%

40%
Child Custody 10%

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Child Support 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Fredman Baken & Novenstern, LLP

69 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY, 10549-3407

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Fredman, Baken & Novenstern, LLP

333 Westchester Ave, Suite 302-S, White Plains, NY, 10604

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Kenneth J. Novenstern's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Ken | January 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Kenneth Noverstern. The Best. In my opinion Can’t go wrong for your legal needs

Ken Novenstern and Staff were absolutely brilliant. They answered all my questions and concerns 7 days a week. It was a long drawn out case almost 2 years. But in end. It ended very successfully. Ken Noverstern is a calming influence and takes anytime that is needed to explain things in advance. Ver...y very satisfied. I give Ken Noverstern my highest recommendation for sure I am forever grateful Ken Zuckerman. Client .

Posted by Joseph | February 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable and honest, Expert, brilliant negotiator, calm, listen's and has empathy for his clients

I initially hired a mediator for my divorce, when things took a turn for the worse I was referred to Ken Novenstern. Ken help me trough some of the most difficult unreasonable negotiations in and out of court. I have often referred to Ken as the big quiet man with the big stick, the stick of expert ...negotiating and knowledge in a court room. Ken and the rest of this outstanding legal team helped through the most difficult time in my life. I would highly recommend Ken for anyone seeking counsel for a divorce. Thank you Ken for all you have done for me.

Posted by Paul | December 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Expert, brilliant negotiator, calm, listen's and has empathy for his clients.

I have worked with many family law attorneys in the past. Ken Noverstern is the absolute best. In one week, he came up with a recommendation, brought the parties together where others had failed and settled to the courts satisfaction a dispute that had been going on for three plus years. I can...not thank or recommend Ken and his firm enough.

Posted by Gene | July 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgeable and, most importantly, a stable influence

I was seeking a modification to my collaborative divorce agreement, and after a failed attempt to come to an agreement through collaborative attorneys (no surprise there), my attorney recommended Ken to represent me. My ex lives in an alternative reality and her attorney was more than happy to promot...e her views as 'fact', but Ken was always even keeled, supportive and understanding, while also firm with me, directing me to keep my eye on the end goal and leave emotions behind (very difficult to do under the circumstances I was fighting.) I would highly recommend his services for anyone seeking counsel for a divorce.

Posted by Kristina | June 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

calm constructive leadership, empathy and down to earth solutions

Ken was recommended to me by a divorcée whose ex-husband he represented in a collaborative divorce. She felt that he had provided more constructive leadership, empathy and down to earth solutions than her own lawyer. My own experience working with Ken supports all of that. He is helped me navigate th...e entire divorce process and I am still consulting him at each fork of the road.

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Kenneth J. Novenstern's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Grauer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am an attorney in practice in Westchester County for more than 30 years and recently for the second time I was on the opposite side of a difficult divorce case representing parties who were splitting after a long-term marriage. There were a multiplicity of complex issues and Ken Novenstern is a courteous, diligent, ethical, knowledgeable, tough opponent. He maintains an even temperament, rigidly focused on the interests of his client while at the same time remaining respectful and courteous to counsel on the other side. That is a difficult balance and Ken's clients are extremely well served with him and clearly they have made a wise choice in hiring him."

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Martin Rosen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ken in excess of two decades. He is an expert negotiator, and does his best to resolve matters in an amicable, cost effective and expeditious fashion. He treats his clients with compassion, and is always there to support their needs. His knowledge in the field of Matrimonial Law cannot be questioned. I highly endorse Ken as he is not only a credit to his profession; but in addition, a colleague whose integrity and skills cannot be matched."

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Ivan Alter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am always comfortable referring clients to Ken. He is smart, diligent and highly experienced. I particularly appreciate his reasonable demeanor and authentic concern for his clients."

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Anthony Markus

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ken is an excellent attorney. We have worked on several cases together and he knows how to integrate advocacy with good faith negotiations to meet his clients’ interests and help them move forward with their life."

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Margaret Nicholson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kenneth Novenstern is a zealous advocate for his clients. I have had several cases with Ken, both as opposing counsel and as collaborative counterpart. In settlement discussions with Ken, It quickly becomes apparent that he truly sympathizes with his clients’ needs and interests and that he tries to achieve the best outcome for them within the confines of the law. With that said, Ken guides his clients through the divorce process, offering settlement alternatives and helping his clients sidestep positions that will needlessly cause them to incur attorneys fees without hope for a positive outcome. It is a pleasure to deal with Ken, because you can be assured that while his clients interests are paramount, he is also focused on getting to a settlement that will be beneficial to his clients without losing sight of the financial and emotional toll being exacted by prolonged litigation."

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Lois Brenner

Unknown lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Grauer

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Martin Rosen

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Richard Candee

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ivan Alter

Mediation lawyer

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Anthony Markus

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry

2022

Top Attorney Award, TopAttorneys.com

2021

Top Attorney Award, TopAttorneys.com

2020

Top Attorney Award, TopAttorneys.com

2019

Top Attorney Award, TopAttorneys.com

2019

Who's Who, Top Attorneys of North America

2018

Who's Who, Top Attorneys of North America

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Fredman Baken & Novenstern, LLP

Associations

2004 - Present

the New York Collaborative Law Group

Board Member from 2015 through 2024

Westchester County Bar Association

Member

Northen Westchester Bar Association

Member

New York Bar Association

Member

Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

New York Association of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2022 - 2022

New York Association of Collaborative Professionals

President

2015 - 2024

New York Collaborative Law Group

Board Member

2002 - 2006

Northern Westchester Bar Association

President

Education

1984

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, magna cum laude

1981

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

New York State Council on Divorce Mediation Conference Addressing Addiction in Mediation: Balancing Compassion and Safety

Languages

English

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