Geanine Towers

Geanine Towers

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Brooklyn, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Appeals, Criminal Defense

8519 Fourth Avenue Third Floor Suite, Brooklyn, NY

About Geanine

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

If you are going through a contentious divorce or a relatively amicable uncontested divorce, we represent your interests throughout every stage of the process and advocate for your interests when it comes to child custody arrangements, child support

16 years

50%
Family 30%

At The Law Office of Towers & Associates, P.C. in Brooklyn, we provide comprehensive representation to clients throughout New York in family law matters and are committed to seeking favorable outcomes that specifically address what is best for you.

34 years

30%
Appeals 16%

We provide strong and proven appellate advocacy for our clients and will work to establish the lower court decision was incorrect.

31 years

16%
Criminal Defense 4%

At The Law Office of Towers & Associates, P.C., we represent New York residents in family law issues, as well as other legal matters.

16 years

4%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Towers & Associates, P.C.

8519 Fourth Avenue Third Floor Suite, Brooklyn, NY, 11209

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Geanine Towers's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Sean | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Vigorous, Compassionate, and Ethical Advocate

Geanine and her team worked tirelessly on my case. They treated my daughter and me like family. She developed a successful “shock and awe” strategy to convince my very difficult ex to finally accept the recommendations of 3 law guardians and a forensic expert who recommended changes of custody repea...tedly over 14 years. Geanine successfully managed a transfer of the case up to Ulster County and she managed to control costs in spite of the 125-mile relocation and the need to overwhelm my ex with many witnesses including her own brother. I whole heartedly recommend Geanine.

Posted by Sterling | November 13, 2014 | Child Custody

Towering above all

I was going through a tough divorce/child custody case and Geanine Towers was my 4 attorney. I felt the other attorneys wasn't listening to my concerns and wanted to do things that was best for me without my input. I wanted a knowledgeable attorney that first listened, then act accordingly. Ms. Tower...s did just that, she listened intently and jumped into action. I was very happy with the outcome, not only did I get my divorce but she made sure I was protected. She was terrific!

Geanine Towers

Replied last November 13, 2014

Dear Sterling, Thank you for this excellent review! As a client, you have also lived up to your name. Your no-nonsense attitude made you a pleasure to represent. Your confidence in me allowed me to think outside the box. You've helped me grow as an attorney and while I've always been attuned, I'm listening to clients' ideas in a new light, ever since. Geanine

Posted by Milton | April 01, 2014 | Child Custody

Child custody/ Visitation

My son's mother denied me visitation and was trying to remove me from my son's life. Ms Towers was able to get me not only visitation with my son, but joint custody. Ms Towers was able to get me visitation with my son within days . Ms.Towers was able to bring my family together .

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2014 | Child Custody

An updated review from a thankful client

I had posted my review regarding Ms. Towers some months ago, and continue to hold her in the highest esteem and wholeheartedly recommend her. Through a difficult 1+ year battle with an impossible opposing counsel and client, she never wavered in her resolve to secure the fairest outcome for me as th...ere was much at stake that could have had financial ramifications that would have affected me for countless years to come. In essence, through Ms. Towers's diligent efforts, I was not forced to sell property and the settlement arrived at was over 60% LESS than opposing client's attorney was originally demanding. I still feel Geanine is a complete professional in every aspect - she is a warm, caring, empathic person who has a clear understanding of all the emotions a client may have during their matrimonial, custody or family law cases. I am very lucky in having been referred to her and would endorse her without hesitation to anyone requiring her expertise in her areas of law.

Geanine Towers

Replied last February 26, 2014

Dear Matrimonial Client, I appreciate your updated review very much. Here is my long-overdue thank-you. It was my great pleasure to work with you and I was very proud of what we achieved in your case. Now that your divorce has been finalized, I hope that your new life is chaos-free and full of joy and solace. Plant your garden. Best Wishes, Geanine.

Posted by MS | September 12, 2013 | Child Custody

A true genuine expert and professional!

I am very pleased to write a review for Mrs. Towers. She was very good listening, communicating, and just overall simply caring & dedicated! First off I would like to say that this has been by far the best lawyer I had ever retained!!!! Mrs. Towers is super thorough and knows her profession p...ertaining to family law very well. One of the truths that she told me initially was “When hiring a lawyer you have to know if they will always be available for you to reach them, because if not then you should probably reconsider”. And she was right because she was always available with any question that I had via email or phone which made me even more confident in her abilities and showed me that she was concerned. She assisted me in an interstate custody case where I felt I had no hope of winning. There were a lot of wrongs that I experienced in the legal system in Brooklyn that was not in my favor. I explained to Mrs. Towers everything and after sharing my paperwork and speaking with her she understood the facts and without any hesitation she was more than willing to take my case and present it to the judge. Even through all of the repeat trips to New York I felt comfortable in court while she represented me. To make a long story short the bogus cases against me filed by the mother were dismissed and I felt that justice was served. I owe it all to Mrs. Towers through all of her efforts as she worked tirelessly to make sure that all motions were in order and stressing to the judge that all cases should be dismissed. As far as payments and rates are concerned, Mrs. Towers was always fair and was by far the least expensive of all of the other lawyers I called initially. But do not confuse her low rates for an inefficient attorney because she is definitely not. I would hire her again in a heartbeat and I wish all lawyers were as understanding, caring and strategic as her when it comes to winning cases!

Geanine Towers

Replied last September 12, 2013

Dear MS, I'm humbled by this heartfelt and comprehensive review, and by the strength of your good opinion of my work. Truly thankful for your generosity in writing this. It was my pleasure to work with you. Geanine

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Geanine Towers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Older

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a hard working, intelligent and knowledgeable attorney who is tough but civil toward her adversaries."

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Somair Alam

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Geanine is an excellent criminal defense and family attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."

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Feras Rafee

Appeals lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Geanine. She is a highly skilled attorney in family and matrimonial appeals matters and she is well respected in the legal community. Geanine shared office space with me for approximately one year. She has been responsible for handling cases from inception to conclusion including negotiating successful resolutions for her clients."

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Ivan Khoury

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I was an Administrative Law Judge for the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission from 2004 to 2010. During that time Geanine was a mentor and at times supervisor. I endorse Geanine Towers because she is a zealous advocate who is committed to working in the public interest for families and children. Geanine has worked in the Family Court and at the Appellate Division, Second Department, as a Court Attorney to the judges. In legal matters Geanine is very analytical, with an ability to explain the law in plain English. Geanine is a skilled and experienced attorney and treats everyone with dignity and respect. If I had a family matter, I would hire Geanine."

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Kenneth Eiges

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I developed a professional relationship with Geanine Towers through Avvo. I have read the advice she has given people with divorce issues on Avvo. Her writing is exceptional and her critical analysis of the issues is outstanding. I would highly recommend her to any person who is in need of a divorce attorney."

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Pamela Marsh

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1991

American Jurisprudence Award, Lawyer's Cooperative Publishing Company

1990

Sparer Fellow, Brooklyn Law School

1988

Richardson Scholar, Brooklyn Law School

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Assigned Counsel, Appellate Division Third Department

2010 - Present

Assigned Counsel & Attorney For Chlld, Appellate Division Second Department

2010 - Present

Chief Counsel, The Law Office of Towers & Associates, P.C

2003 - 2011

Environmental Control Board, New York City Office of Hearings and Tribunals

2003 - 2011

Taxi and Limousine Tribunal, New York City Office of Hearings and Tribunals

1992 - 1995

Senior Court Attorney, Kings County Family Court

1992 - 2002

Principal Appellate Court Attorney, Appellate Division Second Department

Associations

2012 - Present

Brooklyn Bar Association, Referral Panel

Associate

2012 - Present

Appellate Division, First Department, 18b Panel , Assigned Counsel, Attorneys for Children

Panel Attorney

2010 - Present

Appellate Division 2d Dep't Attorneys for Children 18(b) Panel

Panel Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Matter of S v H (Anonymous)

Settlement. Child remained in DC with enhanced visitation to father.

Matter of E v. E (Anonymous)

Settlement. Father received extensive visiation and 68% of the proceeds from sale of marital home

Matter of Veronica C.

Trial decision and order overturned for appellant

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Education

1991

Brooklyn Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Ithaca College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Plain Language For TLC and ECB Judges

Plain Language For TLC and ECB Judges

2010

Adjudicating Hearings at TLT

Adjudicating Hearings at TLT

Publications

2011

TLT for TLC Judges Decision Writing

2010

New York City Bar Association Plain Language For TLC and ECB Judges

Languages

English

Spanish

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