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Adam James Halper
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Biography
Adam J. Halper is a mediator, collaborative attorney and parenting coordinator. He works with individuals, attorneys, and businesses to help them resolve disputes. He has represented clients in a variety of litigation and transactional areas and brings strong business, legal and interpersonal acumen to client issues and conflicts. Currently, in addition to his private practice, he is on the roster of neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and for several State and Federal Courts.
Mr. Halper mediates pre-litigation and litigation matters in the following areas among others:
Business Divorce
Civil Rights, 1983 Actions
Contract
Defamation
Discrimination
Divorce (Matrimonial)
Elder Law/Surrogate’s Court
Employment
Family Business
Family Law
Insurance
Partnerships
Personal Injury
Sexual Harassment
Retaliation
Tort/Personal Injury
Trust and Estates
Wage/Hour (FLSA/NYLL)
Wrongful Death
Mr. Halper began his career representing domestic violence survivors at Legal Services-NYC, the nation’s largest public interest law firm. Prior to opening a private practice, he was the Director of the Legal Wellness Institute at The Family Center, a unique multidisciplinary organization that serves individuals and families affected by severe illness. There, he led a team of attorneys paralegals, law students and pro bono volunteers in the representation of thousands of New Yorkers. He has written extensively about his work with vulnerable populations, access to justice and mediation.
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Mediation
65%
14 years
Family
35%
26 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 25 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Law and ADR Office of Adam J. Halper, PLLC
445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1102, White Plains, NY, 10601-1832
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Adam James Halper's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent experience
In a difficult moment, I very much appreciated Adam's legal expertise paired with a value system that avoids the "scorched earth" tactics so common in the profession. Highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent lawyer
Very fair and wise with Pose legal knowledge. He helped me mediate a visitation despite, and I could not hope for a more impartial judge and character and situation. I would recommend him to anyone looking for representation.
Posted by Yovanna | February 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Parenting Agreement
Adam is professional and knowledgeable. He cares for his clients and is dedicated to his trade. Adam was always able to diffuse intense conversations, and provide helpful insights to reach a solution. Thank you Adam, you are one of a kind!
Adam Halper
Replied last February 6, 2021Thank you so much, Yovanna. It was a pleasure to work with you and your family.
Posted by Erik | January 29, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great working with him
He was very clear and consistent and helpful with this process, thanks again Adam
Adam Halper
Replied last February 6, 2021Thank you! It was a pleasure to work you and your family. Good luck!
Posted by ernie | January 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
excellent experience
child custody is a very difficult thing. Adam was very easy to work with and helped us both find a common ground that worked for both of us. extremely professional and accommodating
Adam Halper
Replied last February 6, 2021Thank you. It was an honor to work with you. Good luck!
Adam James Halper's Lawyer Endorsements
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Adam as co-counsel on a divorce matter. Adam is a fantastic attorney and diligent in every respect. Having had many discussions with him, I can tell you that as a mediator and as an attorney he is extremely patient with and thorough with his clients, explaining and reviewing every detail with them. I hope to have the opportunity to work with him again in the near future."
"Adam Halper is both the mediator you want resolving your dispute and the attorney you need representing you as you navigate complex legal issues. Adam is the consummate professional and incredibly knowledgable with expertise in a variety of practice areas including matrimonial law, custody issues, trusts and estates, and employment disputes. Moreover, Adam is diligent, thoughtful, caring, and a problem solver who is full of creative solutions to complex problems. If you are looking for legal counsel or someone to facilitate alternative dispute resolution of your matter, he has my highest recommendation."
"Adam is a thorough, dedicated and brilliant attorney. I have seen the care he gives his clients and their legal needs."
Jason Isaacson
Divorce and separation lawyer
Adam Weiss
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Top Lawyer (ADR), Hudson Valley Magazine
2021
Top Lawyers, 2021, Hudson Valley Magazine
2017
New York City Bar Association Legal Services Award, New York City Bar Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, Law and ADR Office of Adam J. Halper, PLLC
2006 - 2019
Director, The Legal Wellness Institute at The Family Center
2000 - 2006
Attorney, Legal Services-NYC
Associations
2021 - Present
Westchester County Bar AssociationCo-Chair, ADR Committee
2017 - Present
Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New YorkMember
2016 - Present
Association for Conflict Resolution of Greater New YorkMember
2014 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember/Past Co-Chair, Mediation Com., Dispute Resolution Section
2017 - 2019
Mediation Advisory Committee for the United District Court for the Southern District Of New YorkPast Board Member
Education
1997
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
JD
1994
New York University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2019
Westchester County Surrogate's Court
Coach for Mediators/Trainees
2019
SDNY Mediation Program
Speaker
2018
The Litigative DNA
Speaker
2018
My Road to Becoming a Mediator
Speaker
2018
Mediation Choices for Effective Advocacy
Speaker
2018
Mediating Cases Under FLSA/NYLL
Speaker
2018
How Mediation Skills Enhance Litigation Skills
Speaker
2018
Advantages of Mediation in Resolving Wills, Trusts, Estates and Adult Guardianship Matters
Speaker
Publications
2021
New York Law Journal
The Hard Peace: Mediation in New York Med-NJ Program
2021
ABA, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Journal
The Hard Question: When to Bring Evaluation Into the Mediation
2021
Westchester County Bar Journal
Make Online Mediation Work for You and Your Clients.
2020
New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer
When the Numbers Are Not So High; Justice Nigh -- Seeking Justice from an Imperfect Justice System
2018
Oct 1, 2018, NYSBA, Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Fall 2018, Vol. 11, No. 2
The Crucial Prologue: Telling Your Story in the Pre-Mediation Statement
2017
New York State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Lawyer, 2017
How Mediation Changed Me as a Lawyer
2017
ABA, Before the Bar
Side-bar learning: Lawyering Teaches You How to Live Well
2017
ABA, Before the Bar
Your 1L Summer: Learning from Real Clients
2017
Mediate.com
See You in H*ll: Preparing for Mediation
2016
Written Testimony
Written Comments to the New York State Permanent Commission on Access to Justice
2016
ABA, Before The Bar
Making Your Law School Summers Work for You
2016
ABA, Before the Bar
Pro Bono: Public Interest, Self-Interest.
2015
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Forty-Seven Million Clients: Every Lawyer's Dream
Languages
English