Joseph Harris Nivin

Joseph Harris Nivin

2.3
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Forest Hills, NY
Practice Areas: Family, Guardianship, Child Abuse ... +10 more

118-35 Queens Boulevard, Suite 1220, Forest Hills, NY

About Joseph

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 395-395 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 18 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2008

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 18 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.

118-35 Queens Boulevard, Suite 1220, Forest Hills, NY, 11375

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Joseph Harris Nivin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | 5 stars

Posted by HR | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

BEST FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY. ETHICAL, PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE, ACCESSIBLE

FROM CONSULTATION THROUGH TO THE END OF MY CASE, MR. NIVIN PERFORMED HIS JOB IN THE MOST PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL MANNER. HE WAS ACCESSIBLE, PLEASANT TO TALK TO, AND RESPONSIVE WITHIN A VERY TIMELY FASHION, AS WAS HIS STAFF. HE IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE IN FAMILY LAW, AND HIS STRATEGY REFLECTS HIS... INTELLIGENCE. HE DID A THOROUGH JOB PREPARING FOR OUR COURT APPEARANCE; I WAS IMPRESSED WITH HIS PERFORMANCE IN COURT, AND HE GOT OUR CASE DISMISSED QUICKLY. AFTER HAVING EXPERIENCED MORE THAN ONE FAMILY ATTORNEY, I CAN SAY THAT MR. NIVIN POSSESSES EVERYTHING YOU WOULD WANT IN AN ATTORNEY, AND AM SORRY I DIDN'T FIND HIM SOONER. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

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Joseph Harris Nivin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cheddi Jagan II

Family lawyer | Apr 28

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."

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Arthur Rubin

Family lawyer | Jan 25

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."

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Michael Kohan

Family lawyer | Jul 10

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."

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Daniel Drucker

Family lawyer | Feb 28

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."

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Eugene Girin

Family lawyer | Oct 23

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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Cheddi Jagan II

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Arthur Rubin

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Advocates

2015

Ten Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

N/A

Rising Star, 2015 and 2016, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.

1900 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Joseph H. Nivin, P.C.

Associations

2013 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member, Committee on Lawyer Assistance

2013 - Present

Brandeis Association of Queens County

Member, Incoming Member of Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Queens County Bar Association, Committee on Juvenile Justice

Member

2011 - Present

Queens County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2007

Brooklyn Law School

J.D.

2004

University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

The Changing Juvenile Delinquency Practice: The "Close to Home" Placement Initiative

Juvenile Delinquency

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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