Alissa L. Van Horn, Esq. is a Founding Member and Managing Partner of Van Horn & Friedman, P.C., a boutique family law firm, exclusively dedicated to handling family and matrimonial cases in the New York Metropolitan Area.
Prior to founding Van Horn & Friedman, P.C., Alissa opened the doors to her first solo practice in 2010, the Law Office of Alissa L. Van Horn, P.C. where she exclusively concentrated on matrimonial and family law matters. Alissa was previously an associate of Rosin Steinhagen Mendel in New York, NY, a boutique family law firm, where she primarily focused on adoption and foster care litigation for more than three years. Alissa began her career as an attorney in 2006, as an associate of Gildin, Zelenitz & Shapiro, P.C., where she engaged in general practice with a concentration in matrimonial and family law matters.
Alissa is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Chapter, the Suffolk County Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, a former member of the Queens County Women’s Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association.
Alissa is licensed to practice law in New York, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. Alissa has a juris doctor from Widener University School of Law, and obtained her undergraduate degree in Public Administration from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA.
In 2017, Alissa received Alissa received the Long Island Power Women in Business Award and the Long Island Business News Leadership in Law Award and has been selected as an honoree at the Long Island Business News 40 Under 40 Awards in 2018. Alissa is also a 4-time recipient of the Rising Star Award and the Top Female Attorneys Award for NYC Metro by Super Lawyers Magazine. Alissa received the “10 Best” Award by the American Institute for Family Law Attorneys in 2016 and 2017, the Top 10 Under 40 Award by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, the Top 100 Attorneys Award and the Top 40 under 40 Award for NYC by the National Advocates in the area of Divorce and Family Law, the Outstanding Women in the Law Award for 2016 by Hofstra Law School’s Center for Children and Families, and was featured by LI Pulse Magazine as a Top Legal Eagle in March 2017.
Van Horn & Friedman, P.C. was selected as a Top 10 Law Firm in New York in the area of Family Law 2 years in a row.
Alissa began teaching CLE’s in 2015 on family and matrimonial matters for Marino CLE, LawLine and the National Academy for CLE. Alissa was also a Guest Speaker at Legaltech’s LegalWeek in 2018 on the topic of starting and succeeding in a small law firm. Additionally, Alissa has presented on topics related to divorce and Family Law by the New York State Society of CPA’s and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Throughout the year, Alissa offers free seminars to residents of Long Island on procedural and substantive matters they face in Family and Supreme Courts. Alissa is also a member of , networking for a cause, and supports many local charities including the American Kidney Fund, Kids Clubhouse and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, LIAFF.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2006
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2005
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Posted by Sara Anne | December 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Prenuptial Agreement
I hired Vanhorn and Friedman to draft my prenuptial agreement. Alissa was very informative and made sure everything I needed was included. I highly recommend them!
Posted by Paul | December 19, 2019 | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend
Alissa and her team helped me with a Divorce followed by a custody action. Alissa was sensitive to specific areas of concern and always very quick to respond and helpful in navigating difficult waters with an emphasis on a desired outcome. I cannot sufficiently praise her ability to communicate clea...
Posted by Cara | October 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Wonderful Attorney!
I hired Alissa to prepare and negotiate a prenuptial agreement. The service and attention I received from her and her staff exceeded my expectations. She is sharp, insightful and supportive, while realistic and straightforward. Alissa helped to achieve a resolution that all parties were happy with...
Posted by Dave | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledgeable and Professional
Working with the team at Van Horn and Friedman, P.C. really made my difficult divorce case much less stressful than I had anticipated it would be. Alissa Van Horn is very knowledgeable and capable against her adversaries. Her skills and experience are a major factor in the process of my case and I s...
Posted by Marissa | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommend Alissa!
I can not speak more highly of Alissa and her practice. They not only made the process of divorce painless, they handled it all with the utmost care, thought, and rigor when needed. They were in communication with me frequently and updated everything incredibly timely. I always felt protected, and wo...
"I endorse this lawyer. If you want someone who will work hard on your case and be a staunch advocate for you then you cannot do better than Alissa. She tells it how it is and will not back down from a fight. But at the same time, she will work towards an amicable resolution if that is the best outcome for your case."
"Alissa Van Horn is an extremely dedicated, knowledgeable attorney and a passionate advocate for her clients. I have known Alissa for 10 years and am consistently impressed by her commitment to and excellence in all aspects of family law."
"Alissa is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I have referred clients to her office and they have always been thankful. She is an excellent advocate and I endorse her without hesitation."
"I have always known Ms. Van Horn as a worthy advocate for her clients. Alissa is a diligent and caring attorney who works well with her adversaries, while never compromising her clients position. I endorse Ms. Van Horn."
"Alissa and I have helped numerous couples negotiate and execute prenuptial agreements. Alissa is an honest attorney who works hard for her clients. I highly recommend her."
"There is nothing more important to a client than to be represented by attorneys who not only have the knowledge and experience behind them to fight for their clients, but to also have the compassion and dedication to represent them with respect and sincerity. It is a very rare combination and certainly worthy of praise. Alissa Van Horn and her partner, Meredith Friedman, are outstanding attorneys and I will continue to refer them to all my clients and friends in need of their expert assistance and advice. Kim Goldstein, Esq. Partner, Gates & Goldstein, LLP"
"Alissa is an excellent family attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Alissa and I worked together previously, and I know her to be an excellent lawyer with high moral character. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
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
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
Top Women, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 40 Under 40, Long Island Business News
2017
Long Island Power Women In Business, Schnepps Communications
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Leadership in Law, Long Island Business News
2017
Top 10%, Lawyers of Distinction
2016
Outstanding Women In The Law, Hofstra University
2016
10 Best Family Law Firms, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Top 10 Under 40 Family Law Attorneys, National Academy for Family Law Attorneys
2016
Outstanding Women in the Law Award, Hofstra University School of Law
2016
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2005
Outstanding Service Award, Widener University School of Law
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Van Horn & Friedman, P.C.
1900 - Present
Member, Van Horn & Friedman PC
2010 - 2015
President/Attorney/Managing Partner, Law Office of Alissa L. Van Horn, P.C.
2007 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Rosin Steinhagen Mendel
2005 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Gildin Zelenitz & Shapiro, P.C.
2017 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association
Father was given limited access and supervised contact only with the child. Father appeal and the outcome was confirmed.
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science
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JD
2018
Small Law Firm Management: Starting and Succeeding as a Solo and Small Law Firm
2018
Family Law Practice
2018
2018
2018
2015
Protecting Your Client in a Divorce: A Look at the Law, Finances and Innocent Spouse
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