Joseph H. Nivin has been named a top-rated family law attorney in New York every year since 2015. The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. is a general practice law firm with a focus on family law. He and his team have years of experience with ACS, Family Court, and Supreme Court. Mr. Nivin represents families in court, litigation, hearings and appeals. He has argued successfully before the Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department. At the Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, you will receive expert legal advice and compassion that will reduce time, legal expenses and the emotional toll of a family law case. Mr. Nivin will work hard to protect your rights and those of your children.
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Practice areas
13 years, 100 cases
6 years, 15 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2008 | 12/09/2020 |
CT | Active | 2007 | 01/27/2021 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | National Advocates | 2016 |
Ten Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Rising Star, 2015 and 2016 | Super Lawyers | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C. | 2010 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York City Bar Association | Member, Committee on Lawyer Assistance | 2013 - Present |
Brandeis Association of Queens County | Member, Incoming Member of Board of Directors | 2013 - Present |
Queens County Bar Association, Committee on Juvenile Justice | Member | 2012 - Present |
Queens County Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Electronically-in-Touch (NYSBA) | The Jurisprudence of Parental Alienation | 2012 |
Electronically-in-Touch (NYSBA) | When Domestic Violence Constitutes Child Neglect- Judicial Analysis of Impairment within the Meaning of Family Court Act §1012(f)(i) | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Brooklyn Law School | J.D. | 2007 |
University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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The Changing Juvenile Delinquency Practice: The "Close to Home" Placement Initiative | Juvenile Delinquency | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Reyes v. Gill | Sole custody granted to father |
Matter of Kamaljit S | Special Immigrant Juvenile Status granted |
Clarke v. Wilson | Sole custody granted to mother |
Brudasca v. Cottone | Hearing granted on violation of order of protection |
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Cheddi Jagan II, Family Attorney on Apr 28, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mr. Nivin is a experienced, dependable and trustworthy attorney that aggressively represents his clients. I endorse this attorney without any hesitation.
Arthur Rubin, Family Attorney on Jan 25, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Nivin is an outstanding attorney. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in family law. Mr. Nivin is a strong advocate for his clients and is a tough adversary. I highly recommend him.
Michael Kohan, Family Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is the best of the best when it comes to complicated family law matters. I would refer him to any one of my clients.
Daniel Drucker, Family Attorney on Feb 28, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Joseph is extremely knowledgeable in the specialized field of Family Law. He has helped me on a number of matters, and has proven to be a top notch attorney. I would highly recommend Joseph to any prospective clients.
Eugene Girin, Family Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is a very experienced, professional, and hard-working attorney. He possesses a top-notch knowledge of family law and is a true asset to the legal profession. I unhesitatingly recommend and endorse him.
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