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About Debra
Biography
I have been practicing in the divorce/family law field for nearly 25 years, primarily in Nassau and Suffolk counties. It has always been my goal to involve my clients in the decisions affecting the course of their litigation, giving them the information and the "pros/cons" they need to make the decisions that are right for them. Most cases can be resolved amicably; some require court intervention. I am prepared to do both.
Outside of work, I enjoy running and photography.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
29 years
Mediation
30%
Family
20%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, PC
(516) 619-2941
Mobile
1055 Franklin Avenue, Ste 206, Garden City, NY, 11530
Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, PC
(631) 337-1966
Fax
1393 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 414N, Hauppauge, NY, 11788
Gallery
Online Presence
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Support
Posted by Pat | November 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent divorce lawyer with great experience.
Debra was able to eliminate my child support, and reverse the custodial residence so that it is now MY household. Now I will receive the child support.
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Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2025 - Present
NYSCDM-trained Divorce Mediator, Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, PC
2016 - Present
Senior Associate, Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, PC
1996 - 2016
Senior Associate, Bondi Iovino & Fusco
Associations
2025 - Present
New York State Council on Divorce MediationMember
1996 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Matrimonial Section NCBAMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Davenport v. Davenport
Seidman v. Seidman
modified
Ryan Mgmt. Corp. v. Cataffo
affirmed
Education
1994
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
St John's University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
New York State Council on Divorce Mediation
Certificate of Completion
Publications
2019
Petroskelaw.com
Home Alone: Divorce Edition
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I give a friend temporary custody of my 17 year old son if he doesn't want to live with me until he’s 18 years old?
12 May 2020
Q&A
Sir am in public housing since 2013 got married in 2016 my husband move in didn’t know he had a drinking problem how can I get ?
09 May 2020
Q&A
Can my ex use fear of coronavirus as an excuse to not visit the children?
07 May 2020