Jerome A Wisselman

Jerome A Wisselman

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Great Neck, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

1010 Northern Blvd, Suite 300, Great Neck, NY

About Jerome

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

We appear in both Family and Supreme Courts of Long Island and New York City with experience in all types of family and matrimonial matters including Visitation, Equitable Distribution, Child Custody and Support, Contested and Uncontested Divorces, Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements, Legal Separations, Spousal Support, Annulments, Adoptions, Father's Rights, Name Changes, Paternity Hearings, Grandparental Rights, Orders of Protection, Parental Rights and Relocation.

49 years

40%
Family 30%

49 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

49 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 52 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1973

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Wisselman, Harounian & Associates

1010 Northern Blvd, Suite 300, Great Neck, NY, 11021

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Jerome A Wisselman's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
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Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

High Price - Low Performance

I hired Mr. Wisselman for a child visitation matter that was settled earlier this year. Upon unsuccessfully negotiating a settlement with opposing counsel, he asked me in writing to negotiate directly with the opposing party who is a minor child. Although Mr. Wisselman held out to me in writing ...several times that he has access to many child psychologists, when the time came he could not produce a single one; so, he asked me to hire one on my own. It appears that I ended up doing all the heavy lifting in this court case while Mr. Wisselman merely collected his high hourly fees.

Posted by anonymous | August 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and highly skilled attorney

Jerry was careful to protect me with a comprehensive prenuptial agreement for the present and especially the future. Built in clauses for cost of living increases, property values, and years ahead of protection. He is thoughtful and meticulous about al the details.

Posted by Michael | July 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Legal Help

Mr. Wisselman was recommended to me and I highly recommend Mr. Wisselman. I was in a very stressful custody situation and I retained Mr. Wisselman. He helped me tremendously with several motions In family court. His experience is outstanding and if you are reading this you might be in a similar sit...uation as I was. Don’t hesitate to retain Mr. Wisselman.

Posted by Danielle L. | November 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Experience

I had a very urgent situation that arose before going through a divorce. With no involvement from my husband, I needed immediate financial relief in order to provide for my daughter. I was referred to Mr. Wisselman and was able to get an appointment right away. This was an extremely difficult and em...otional time for my daughter and I and Mr. Wisselman made me feel at ease. He was not only successful in getting what I needed at the time but was also able to ensure that finances for my daughter would be provided until adulthood. I am so grateful for all of his help and I recommend him highly for his knowledge and understanding.

Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2015

Undoubtedly highly recommended

Mr. Wisselman is a very knowledgeable lawyer. He has profound expertise in matrimonial law, and a good sense of ethics that makes him the type of professional that you can entrust such a sensitive issue as divorce, and be confident that he will do his best to represent your interests. Mr. Wisselman i...s a very attentive listener and a very responsible person who always returns phone calls and answers emails. He treats his clients with respect and care. No doubts, I would highly recommend him.

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Green

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Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jordan Trager

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Cohen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have known Jerry for many years and worked for him back in the late 1990's. I endorse him wholeheartedly and without reservation."

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Michael Waddington

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Theodore Robinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I went to school with Jerry and have known him for over 40 years. He is honest, knowledgeable and has integrity in a field that is not always known for such things. He is a superb lawyer and you will be very satisfied with him and his firm."

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Derrick Rubin

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Jerome Wisselman is incredibly knowledgeable in the complex world of matrimonial law. He is respected both by the court as well as his peers."

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Lloyd Rosen

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. Jerry has proven a consummate professional. He possesses outstanding knowledge in his field, and his value to me as a mentor and colleague has been immeasurable."

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Eyal Talassazan

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked at Jerry's firm for the past three years. Jerry is honest, knowledgeable and experienced in family law. His guidance and advice over the past three years has been immeasurable. I highly recommend Jerry to anyone dealing with family law matters."

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Jacqueline Harounian

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jerome Wisselman is a true leader in the field of matrimonial and family law. His knowledge about custody and divorce matters, grandparents' rights and fathers' rights are unparalleled. He also is an attorney known for his integrity and fair dealings with other lawyers and clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

10 Best Attorney, The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

List of Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2017

New York's Leading Lawyers, New York Magazine

2016

New York Metro Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2016

Top 100 New York Metro Super Lawyers, New York Super Lawyers

2015

Leadership in the Law, Long Island Business News

2015

Prominent Family Law Practitioners, New York Magazine

2015

Top Ten Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale

2012

Best Lawyer, Best of Long Island

2011

Top New York Lawyer, Arrive Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1976 - Present

Founder and Senior Partner, Wisselman, Harounian & Associates

Associations

2010 - Present

Gotham Long Island Legal

Member

2007 - Present

Great Neck Chamber of Commerce

Member

1998 - Present

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1973 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

NY State Assembly Committee on Aging

Former Advisory Board Member

Brookdale Foundation

Former Advisory Board Member

2012 - 2014

Nassau County Bar Association, Family Court Law & Procedure Committee

Vice Chair

2006 - 2015

NY Family Law Monthly

Member

2006 - 2015

NY Family Law Monthly

Board of Editors

1991 - 2004

Grandparents Reaching Out

Former Advisory Board Member

1976 - 2016

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1972

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

City University of New York, Queens College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2014

Legal Workshop for Mental Health Professionals

Katie Beers: Her Road to Recovery After a Childhood of Abuse and ABduction

2013

NYC Divorce Support Group

Divorce Support Group Presenter

2012

Forestdale

Led Workshops on fathers' rights and anger management

2011

Training Session

No Fault Divorce and Domestic Violence

2011

SC Bureau

Training Session Present for Victims Information

2011

NYC Divorce Support Group

Separation and divorce

2011

Legal Workshop for Mental Health Professionals International Parental Abductions and Parental Alienation

2010

Legal Workshop on Mental Health Professionals

WHAT EVERY MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CUSTODY & VISITATION AND IMPORTANT SOCIAL ISSUES AFFECTING CHILDREN

2010

Forestdale Support Group

Anger management and fathers' rights

2009

CBS Nightly News

Jerome Wisselman renders commentary on Goldman case

2003

Legal Workshop Program for Mental Health Professionals on Matrimonial and Family Law related to patient issues Legal Workshops for Mental Health Professionals on Matrimonial and Family Law related to client issues

2000

Grandparents Reaching Out (GRO) Annual Meetings from 1993-2000

Grandparents Rights

1981

Adjunct Professor - 1977-1981

Business Law, Accounting and Math courses

N/A

Queensboro College

Adjunct Professor

Publications

2013

NY Family Law Monthly "Attorney Communication with DSS"

2012

NY Family Law Monthly Split & Shared Custody Arrangements

2011

NY Family Law Monthly "Must I Still Pay Child Support?"

2010

New York Family Law Monthly How to Succeed in a Relocation Case

2009

New York Family Law Monthly Post-Nuptial Agreements

2008

New York Family Law Monthly "Constructive Emancipation"

2005

Law Journal Newsletter (LJN) Grandparent Custody: Part I: Recent Amendments Do Not Abrogate Bennett v. Jeffreys Requirements

2005

Law Journal Newsletter (LJN) Grandparent Custody: Part II: Recent Amendments Do Not Abrogate Bennett v. Jeffreys Requirements

2000

New York State Bar Association The View From a New York Private Practitioner in the Trenches: Rights of Grandparents to Visitation and Custody of Their Grandchildren

N/A

Jerome A. Wisselman and John Virdone Intrafamily Wiretapping in New York Custody Disputes

N/A

Jerome A. Wisselman and John Virdone Intrafamily Wiretapping in New York Custody Disputes

Languages

English

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