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Yesenia Rivera-Sipes is a highly regarded attorney focusing on matrimonial law. A 1997 graduate of Ithaca College's Park School of Communications with a degree in Journalism, she further pursued her legal studies at The George Washington University School of Law, graduating in 2001. Ms. Rivera-Sipes initially gained experience on Capitol Hill for one year before undertaking a clerkship at the Essex County Family Court in New Jersey. Following her clerkship, she dedicated three years to advocating for children as a staff attorney at Lawyers For Children, a non-profit legal organization in New York City. Since 2007, Ms. Rivera-Sipes has concentrated her practice on matrimonial law and, after honing her skills at several prestigious firms in Manhattan, founded her own practice in 2014. Known for her adept negotiation capabilities, she frequently secures settlements for her clients, while also possessing the tenacity to pursue litigation when needed, demonstrating her commitment to advocating fiercely on behalf of her clients.
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Acquired: 2003
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Posted by Tekoa | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
We won twice
Mrs Rivera is a great lawyer and was very supportive through my very bitter and at times nasty custody battle. Mrs. Rivera is very professional, intelligent, sharp, and attentive to you and your needs. Also levelheaded lol what I didn’t have at times. She won my custody battle case but it wasn’t ove...
Posted by Amy | August 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Absolute Gem
My experience has been wonderful with Ms. Rivera. She knows the system incredibly well and has guided me with a measured hand every step of the way. She’s fair, smart, and strategic. She has always made herself available to me and has answered every question I’ve had with thoughtful consideration. I ...
Posted by Francis | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The best family lawyer!
Yesenia Rivera has been so understandlng and professional with my divorce. I am very pleased with how she is handling all aspects of my case. I recommend her highly. Francis
Posted by Kevin | March 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Invaluable Counsel
Ms. Rivera provided me with invaluable counsel. She helped alleviate a great deal of the stress just by virtue of her manner and expertise. I was well-represented by her style, efficiency, oral/written arguments, and knowledge of legal procedures/case law.
Posted by Brian | March 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Yesenia Had My Back
I didn’t want to get divorced but my wife didn’t want to leave Brooklyn, and I couldn’t see myself spending the rest of my life there. We have two kids and I'm a musician and was also working on selling a script. My wife calls it my midlife crisis. I found Yesenia when her box ad popped up on AVVO...
Family lawyer
2014 - Present
Principal Attorney, Law Office of Yesenia Rivera-Sipes
2003 - 2006
Staff Attorney, Lawyers for Children, Inc.
2002 - 2003
Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court Of New Jersey
2001 - 2002
Internship, Democratic Steering and Policy Committee
2015 - Present
Chief Administrative Judge's Matrimonial Practice Advisory and Rules Committeemember
2005 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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