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Amy Sklar

4.8
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Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 45 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Williston Park, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +4 more

2 Hillside Avenue, Bldg. C, Williston Park, NY

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Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

Most divorces start as contested matters but upon settlement they become uncontested cases. However, all cases are handled as if they are going to trial as a contested case. having an experienced trial attorney is important in contested matters.

46 years

25%
Family 20%

Although Family Court matters can be handled by the parties without attorneys, navigating the Court system without a professional can be intimidating and if handled improperly can negatively affect the outcome of a party's case.

46 years

20%
Child Custody 15%

Child custody disputes are the most expensive and anxiety ridden areas for parties in divorce, post divorce or Family Court matters. Parties considering child custody fights should feel confident with their choice of attorney as to their competency in the law, their availability to the client and their ability to demonstrate compassion for the client.

46 years

15%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

Uncontested divorces come about after both parties have resolved the issues between them. Once those issues have been resolved proceeding to an uncontested divorce is doable with speed only if the law firm you hire is well versed in the requirements of the Courts and the Court clerks. It always is better to hire a firm that has a good track record in getting the paperwork through with ease.

46 years

15%
Alimony 10%

In New York "alimony" is actually spousal maintenance and support. The various elements necessary to secure maximum results either as the payor or the payee require an experienced attorney.

46 years

10%
Child Support 10%

Child support is not only an issue to litigate or resolve as part of a divorce but is also an issue regarding increases and reductions post divorce. In addition, child support is also an issue litigated in Family Court if the facts of the particular situation does not involve a divorce either by choice or in the event the parents involved were never married. Choose your attorney wisely so that you can be assured to receive the maximum or pay only that provided by law.

46 years

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Prenuptial agreements are quite effective where parties have considerable income and assets at the outset of their marriage. However, if not prepared properly they can be useless if and when they are needed to protect spouses rights and interests.

46 years

5%

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Awards

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2016
Silver Client Champion

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Client's Choice 2016

Silver Client Champion

Silver Client Champion

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This attorney has received at least 3 client reviews, and has an average score of 4.0 or higher.

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 45 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1981

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Capetola & Divins, PC

2 Hillside Avenue, Bldg. C, Williston Park, NY, 11596

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Amy Sklar's Reviews

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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (7) Child Custody (5) Child Support (3) Family (3) Lawsuits & Disputes (2) Life Insurance (1)
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Advocacy (10) Case Results (10) Character & Conduct (7) General Knowledge (7) Practice Area Knowledge (7) Professionalism (7) Recommendation (7) Compassion (5) Responsiveness (5) Trustworthiness (4) Staff & Support (3) Communication Style (1) Cost of Services (1) Punctuality (1)

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Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptionally Talented Matrimonial Attorney

I hired Ms. Sklar to represent me during my divorce. She is an intelligent, kind lawyer who goes the extra mile for her clients. She answered my phone calls, emails and/or texts in a timely manner (even on the weekends and evenings). Her office staff is helpful, professional and courteous. Ms. Sk...lar treats her clients with respect and is empathetic to the difficult time they are going through. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding court proceedings and can keep up with the best of adversaries. I sat outside the court room on several occasions and was witness to the respect and praise that other attorneys had for Ms. Sklar; this in and of itself is a great testament to how she conducts herself in the courtroom. She may be kind and calming to her clients, but when necessary, in the presence of adversaries and a judge, Ms. Sklar is an experienced attorney who is confident, sharp, and well-versed in the law.

Posted by Loretta | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amy Sklar an excellent lawyer

Amy Sklar handled my legal separation in all fascets, including but not exclusive to child support, custodial, finances, and property. This is a woman who knows her business and matrimonial law. She was incredible through the separation and kept me calm, strong, and confident, when I was willing to g...ive into my ex spouses demands .I listened to her and he agreed to what I was asking for. Amy or her staff always answered my calls or emails in a timely matter. Amy Skalr is intelligent, knowledgeable, confident, both compassionate and passionate matrimonial attorney. I fully trust and would highly recommend Amy Sklar.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent and caring attorney

Both excellent and caring. Two things not normally found in attorneys. Long story short, Amy was able to resolve issues that other attorneys were incapable of. She is competent smart and realistic. I only wish I knew about her from the start. I would have retained her from the beginning of my divorce... and things would have worked out for me and my children as they should have. I had retained another attorney in the beginning and that attorney completely messed up my divorce. When I finally found Amy she was able to fix what she could from a poorly written stip that was submitted by my previous incompetent attorney. In the end, Amy was able to help my family and finally brought my divorce to finalization. Highly recommend Amy. Her staff is also great. Timely responses and always kind. Her office is really on top of things.

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the Best!!!

I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Amy Sklar as your attorney. Amy demonstrated tremendous expertise in divorce law. She answered her phone and emails in a timely fashion and was always available when I needed her. I was married for 34 years and had not worked outside the home. It wa...s an extremely difficult and emotional time for my family and Amy was there for me the entire time. She is ethical, moral and honest and gave me top notch legal advice. I don't believe there is another attorney who could have secured a more favorable outcome than Amy. I wouldn't hesitate referring Amy Sklar in any Family Law case.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Belittled and Ignored

At my consultation with Mrs. Sklar, I was pregnant & went in for advice. She interrupted my questions with her own, do you mind if I eat this sandwich while you continue? At first I thought, so hard working, doesn’t have time for lunch. I should have taken it for what it really was; unprofessional. ...Amy was late to EVERY court date, giving little or no time get familiar with facts. IE. knowing I was breastfeeding. Once, after negotiating visitation she wrote to the adversary, [My client failed to inform me she is breastfeeding …] I'm sorry but I have never been involved in a custody case before, isn't this why one hires a lawyer? For their experience, for them to ask questions that are relevant to winning arguments on one’s behalf? I asked MANY times to let me know what I can do/provide. I found the email to the opposition flat out inappropriate. She also misrepresented my wants because she assumed. For support she asked the judge to go above the minimum. I told her to stop. I didn’t want more. After, she called me naïve. The next hearing, she did it AGAIN. The judge said she found no reason for the request. I was embarrassed & as anticipated it caused an argument with my ex. I promised I wouldn’t take more than what our daughter needed. He said I was after his money. He STILL brings it up & says I’m lying when I swear I told her not to go for more. I became so nervous that she lacked the info she needed to represent me, I requested to meet the day before one of our court dates. At this meeting, she was a hot mess. She didn't have my W2s, so I RE-forwarded what I had already sent, as well as documents for reimbursement from my ex. At 2AM she responded saying we needed more evidence; bank statements weren’t enough, I needed receipts. She had those documents for MONTHS. Now, 6 hours before court this was being reviewed? I did my due diligence, gathered & organized everything for the next court date. She never presented it- ever. I was not reimbursed until my new lawyer took over. My case was complicated, I lived in another state. The plan was to fight home state. The first custody hearing came & went with no mention of it. When I asked her, she brushed me off. I ended up having to move back to NY due to her lack of effort. I was told by the time I got a new attorney; we were too far in to argue home state. She also waited 5 weeks after my ex to file a custody petition on my behalf. Other lawyers I consulted with were baffled by her not even trying for home state or having the petition in immediately before the father, who didn’t have a lawyer at the time. Finally, my emails were blatantly ignored multiple times and it was the lack of communications that broke me. I sent a custody agreement draft from my ex because I wasn’t sold on his wants. I wanted to review to negotiate & finalize before the next court date. After about 5 days of no response, I emailed her again to make sure she received it. No response. Tired of the incompetence, I looked for another lawyer immediately. I retained an AMAZING law group. TWO WEEKS later, I finally heard back from Amy. No notes, just [I read it, let's speak this week] That week was our next court date & there would be no time for negotiations. She was absent minded & unorganized. Amy was not my cup of tea. If you can work with someone who throws your case to last minute luck, move forward with her. She made it clear my case was not as important as her Supreme Court cases. If you want someone who cares & shows your case proper attention look elsewhere. You do not know a bad lawyer until you have a great lawyer to compare it to. I asked her to consider reducing the balance owed. It wasn’t a dramatic amount, but I truly felt taken advantage of. I thought she would see how little attention she actually gave my case, but her ego was stronger than her work ethic. I hope my review deters someone else from making the same mistake of choosing Amy. Best of luck to those searching for the right fit.

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Itamar Levy

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked on a joint matter with Amy. She is an excellent matrimonial attorney and highly recommended her."

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Joshua Kittenplan

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Outstanding Women in the Law, The Maurice A. Dean School of Law at Hofstra University

2018

Pinnacle Professional Member, Continental Who's Who

2017

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who

Work Experience

2008 - 2011

Associate, The Barbara Law Firm

1985 - 2008

Managing Partner, The Law Office of Amy Sklar

Associations

1985 - Present

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1980

Hofstra University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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