Lawrence Bruce LaRaus

If you are getting divorced, thinking about getting divorced, or have any sort of custody issues, pick up the phone and call Larry LaRaus. He will make sure he understands what's important to you and be in your corner every step of the way, knowing what tactic to use when -- whether that's being a ...pit bull in the courtroom, a suave diplomat in negotiations, or penning the most biting, on-point messages to your ex's lawyer that they're silenced. He will do all of these things with his signature grace, fierce confidence, strong ethic, and warm humor that will be a beacon of sanity, reason, and assurance during this process. He has a deep and nuanced understanding of the law, and he expertly navigated the complexity of my case, which had been initiated in a different state, involved a special needs child, and featured a revolving door of opposing counsel. He brought a rare combination of empathy, practicality, and ferocity to my divorce -- and he got things done in a way I feel great about. While I may not have made the best decision in choosing a husband, choosing Larry to represent me in my divorce was the best decision I ever made -- for myself and my kids.

Lawrence LaRaus is truly an outstanding attorney! He was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and on point through the whole process of my divorce. I had so many questions and concerns regarding my son and the time I wanted to spend with him, and all that I wanted to contribute and be a part of in his... life. Larry made me feel confident and at ease, and I knew I was in good hands. He always got right back to me when I called, texted, or emailed him. He was extremely professional with all parties involved. Truly, an amazing professional you would want to represent you. I would highly recommend him to anyone going through such a difficult time. Thank you for getting me through this difficult divorce and accomplishing all my needs, especially in regards to my son. Outstanding lawyer!

LAWRENCE B. LARAUS is one of the most talented educated attorney. You systematically and methodically goes into case and leave the headache behind... Mr. Laraus took the pain and aggravation away from me and put it in his own hands .. I was awarded custody of my two daughters this gentleman literall...y saved my life.... Is truly a master in the courtroom ...he is your Michael Jordan of lawyers.....this is why you go to an attorney he is the reason why I have faith in the legal system... I can only say thank you and that won't be enough.....

Divorce is a difficult process that at times can feel overwhelming. Larry was a strong, steady, focused, reassuring advocate for me. We reviewed my goals, and he guided me through the process. He is completely honest, straightforward and helped me to understand the NY regs and have realistic goals. ...He negotiated aggressively with my ex-wife’s attorney who was unreasonable at times. Also polite and professional, well liked and respected at court and by our referee. Larry had my back, was open, warm, easy to talk to, always available. Has helped to guide me as I work to re-connect with my kids. You will be happy and grateful if you engage his services.

Larry supported and defended me throughout an (ongoing) parental-alienation divorce. He is knows the law and court procedure well, articulates my position strongly and clearly, and is well respected by his colleagues and the bench. Having been around divorce attorneys more than to my liking, it i...s striking to me how honest Larry is, not only in respect of the court, but, more importantly, with his clients. Too often I've seen attorneys tell their clients what they want to hear, getting their hopes us, pocketing sizeable retainers, overstaffing the cases, rapidly depleting the retainers, and not delivering results commensurate with the heightened expectations. In my case, I came to Larry after I had made a number of significant mistakes while being represented by prior counsel, who did not provide me with the advice I needed at the time. Although I was fighting an uphill battle (primarily to regain a relationship with my alienated children), Larry did not sugar coat my situation, but gave me an honest assessment of the challenges we faced and worked hard to improve my situation. If I had engaged Larry at the outset, I would have avoided a lot of emotional pain and unnecessary expense. I went into my divorce thinking it was going to be amicable enough, but was blind-sided by my ex-spouse and her aggressive counsel. If you are up against a moneyed and/or hostile spouse, you would be well-advised to engage Larry as your first and only attorney.