Meredith A. Lusthaus

Meredith A. Lusthaus

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support, Child Custody

186 Joralemon Street, Suite 910, Brooklyn, NY

About Meredith

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 600-600 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 29 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 29 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C.

186 Joralemon Street, Suite 910, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

Coffinas & Lusthaus, PC

186 Joralemon Street, 910, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

Coffinas & Lusthaus, PC

186 Joralemon Street, 910, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

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Meredith A. Lusthaus's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by M | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A sharp strategist who knows New York divorce law cold

After six months of going around in circles, I hired Meredith hoping to settle, but preparing to litigate. She was an energetic advocate, and I was confident in her ability to do either. Meredith is a sharp strategist who knows New York divorce law and the matrimonial courts cold. She worked smartly ...and quickly, was highly responsive, and pushed hard for me without sugarcoating the situation if the law didn’t favor me on an issue. Meredith guided me to the settlement that was best for me and my children, and I am very grateful. I only wish I had hired her sooner.

Posted by Heather | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A true lifesaver... I highly recommend...

Meredith gave me hope. She cared deeply about my child's and my welfare. Meredith did everything in her power to make things better and safer for my child and me. Good advice was given and for the first time in years I knew that the truth would come out and it did. I would highly recommend Meredith ...to any person needing hope and help in resolving what seems to be impossible. Meredith is extremely reasonable, will explain each option and what the outcome could be with each. An extremely responsible attorney that gets back to you immediately and nothing ever fell thru the cracks. On a personal level, while Meredith is extremely professional and knows the law inside and out, she has a heart of gold and is extremely empathetic.

Posted by Stefani | April 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

You're in good hands with Meredith Lusthaus

I had the great luck to be represented by Meredith Lusthaus for my divorce. My divorce process was not easy, but I felt completely confident in Meredith and her staff. Meredith was always available to me for my many questions. I couldn't have asked for a better advocate.

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

After getting nowhere with my divorce, I made the difficult decision to switch attorneys mid case. Ms. Lusthaus accomplished more in 2 months than a previous attorney accomplished in 2 years. She is efficient, extremely knowledgeable and answers e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner. She has ...a wonderful, competent staff who is always willing to help during this difficult and stressful time. The best thing about Ms. Lusthaus is that she always had my children's needs in mind. My case was completed within 5 months of retaining her.

Posted by Judy | June 23, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Stellar Divorce Attorney in Brooklyn

Meredith is knowledgeable, reliable and beyond competent. She keeps up with all of the law changes and kept me notified of every step along the way in my process. Meredith answered every call in a timely fashion and provided me with critical information so I could make informed decisions. She never p...ressured me or push me in any one direction but gave me the pros and cons of each decision. She supported me and helped me get what I needed out of my divorce. It's a hard and trying time but with Meredith legal knowledge and support I made it through. Even after my divorce, Meredith is always available to answer questions and help me in any way that she can. I highly recommend her and have already given her name to several other people I know who are going through a divorce. I also plan to use her in sorting out my will.

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Meredith A. Lusthaus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Block

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am from Brooklyn and I know Brooklyn tough when I see it!"

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Nataliya Gavlin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience."

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Carly Steinberg

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Meredith is a competent and quality lawyer. She knows the law like no other attorney I have encountered thus far, and is a true advocate for her clients."

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Steven Mandel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Meredith was my adversary in a hotly contested, high net worth, emotionally charged case. This matter never would have been resolved as amicably and expeditiously as it had if not for her expertise. Thank you, Meridith!"

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Michael Coscia

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Carly Steinberg

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

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

2009

Sybil Hart Kooper Award, Brooklyn Women's Bar Association

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Coffinas & Lustahus, PC

Associations

Brooklyn Women's Bar Association

Past President

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York, Matrimonial Law Committee

Past Chair

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section

2005 - 2010

Brooklyn Women's Bar Association

Chair, Matrimonial Law Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Z v W (unpulished)

Obtained an order directing client's spouse to pay $30,500 per month in temporary support, the mortgage and taxes on the marital home, private school tuition for the children and other direct expenses plus counsel fees.

R v M

Prevented removal and relocation of client's child from Brooklyn to the West Coast.

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Education

1996

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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