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About Wendy
Biography
Attorney Wendy B. Samuelson has been described as “determined,” “strategic,” and a “tough but reasonable negotiator.” With over 20 years of experience in New York family law, she is a strong advocate for clients facing divorce and other family law matters.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Alimony
14%
Child Custody
14%
Child Support
14%
Family
14%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Wendy online.
Wendy B. Samuelson's Reviews
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Posted by Jeremy | April 8, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
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Perfect balance of tough and effective!
I retained Wendy through a recommendation from a close personal friend. I thought I wanted a "pit bull" but after I hired Wendy I realized, I needed someone that would fight for my rights without destroying my relationship with my soon to be ex-husband and blowing through all of our money. What I ne...
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2014
Ultimate professional
As an executive, I have worked with many attorneys. Wendy Samuelson was the ultimate professional. She explained the law and her strategy in a way that was easy for me to understand and for me to make the best decisions for my family. I was dealing with a completely unreasonable spouse, and made a...
Posted by Kim | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Horrible experience
Do not recommend. We are actually reporting this lawyer for her many mistakes which would have cost my family tens of thousands of dollars. Missed key points. And overfilled for everything. We had another lawyer do an amazing job for a third of the price. Happy to share my horrible experience with an...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2012
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2011
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2010
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top Tier Matrimonial Law Firm, US News and World Report
2009
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2006
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
2005
Ten Leaders in Matrimonial Law, Ten Leaders Cooperative
1993
Outstanding Law Graduate Award, National Association of Women Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Top Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Partner, Samuelson Hause Samuelson Geffner & Kersch, LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Samuelson Hause PLLC
Associations
1998 - Present
American Inn of Court, New York Family LawMember
1994 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1993
Cornell Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Brandeis University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
2015 Catalyst Conference of The Association of Divorce Financial Planners and The Center for Mediation
What Wilma Flintstone Needs to Know Before She Tells Fred She Wants a Divorce: Pre-Divorce Strategic Planning to Prove Cash Assets and Income
2014
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
Understanding Marital v. Separate Property in New York
2014
Marcum, LLP
Developing a Meditation Practice as a Divorce Lawyer
2014
Forensic Accounting and Litigation Services Conference
What Every Accountant Should Know About Matrimonial Law
2014
Attorney Accountant Networking Group
Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Law: Dispelling the Myths
2013
Tax & Financial Planning
33rd Annual Bud Rosner Memorial Long Island Estate
2013
Estate Planning Council of Nassau County Study Group
The Art of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements
2009
SWIM (Single Working Inspired Mothers)
How to Enforce Child Support Without Really Trying
2001
WTHE Radio
The Divorce Law Forum
1999
The Expanding World of the Matrimonial Lawyer
1999 Legislation and Recent Decisions in Matrimonial Law
1994
Nassau County Bar Association's CLE: Matrimonial Law Update
How to Enforce Child Support
N/A
The Resnick Druckman Group
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Rain Makers forum.
What you need to know about divorce
N/A
Matrimonial and Family Law Update
1998 Legislation and Recent Decisions in Matrimonial Law
N/A
Marks, Paneth & Shron
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Marcum LLP
Marcum's Wellness Program
N/A
L'Abbate Balkan Colavita & Contini, LLP
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Grassi & Company
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Gettry Marcus
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Farrell Fritz
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Eisner & Lubin
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Eisner
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
N/A
Adelman Katz & Mond
What You Don't Know About Divorce Law May Hurt Your Clients!
Publications
2016
New York State Bar Association Family Law Review
Editorial Assistant
2016
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law
2015
New York State Bar Association Family Law Review
Editorial Assistant
2015
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law
2014
New York State Bar Association Family Law Review
Editorial Assistant
2014
New York State Bar Association Journal
Family Law Review
2014
Spirituality & Health magazine article
A Better Way to Break Up
2014
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law
2013
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law
2012
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law
2012
Journey Beyond Divorce
The Myths of Mediation
2011
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law
2011
WTHE Radio
The Divorce Law Forum
2010
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law
2007
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Cases and Trends
2006
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Cases and Trends
2005
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Cases and Trends
2004
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Cases and Trends
2003
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Cases and Trends
2002
New York State Bar Association's quarterly Family Law Review
Recent Legislation, Decisions and Trends in Matrimonial Law
2002
New York State Bar, Family Law Review
Recent Cases and Trends
1998
New York Family Law American Inn of Court
Wasteful Dissipation of Marital Assets
1997
New York Family Law American Inn of Court 1998 Annual Survey of Matrimonial Law
Wasteful Dissipation of Marital Assets
1994
Nassau County Bar Association's CLE
How to Enforce Child Support
N/A
Matrimonial and Family Law Update
1998 Legislation and Recent Decisions in Matrimonial Law
N/A
The Expanding World of the Matrimonial Lawyer
1999 Legislation and Recent Decisions in Matrimonial Law
Languages
English