About Steven
If you are going through a divorce, it's important to know your rights and see that you are protected. The Law Offices of Steven P. Kuhn exists to support individuals going through the divorce process and to see that all aspects of child support, spousal maintenance, asset division and custody are explained and handled with care. A Suffolk County divorce lawyer at the firm is prepared to help you. Attorney Steven P. Kuhn, has over 29 years' experience in the field of Family Law alone and is a member of the New York State Bar for over 37 years and serves on prestigious committees of the Suffolk County Bar Association. Divorce is often an emotionally difficult time and calls for professional assistance with regard to lifetime important decisions. Regardless of whether your case involves a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce, call Steven Kuhn to discuss your situation and have the best representation.
Practice areas
- Family: 25%
37 years, 2,000 cases
- Child custody: 25%
37 years, 2,000 cases
- Child support: 25%
37 years, 2,000 cases
- Divorce and separation: 25%
37 years, 2,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 1982 | 08/27/2013 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect 10 Rating | AVVO | 2019 |
| A+ Rating Accredited | Better Business Bureau | 2019 |
| 10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2019 |
| A+ Rating Accredited | Better Business Bureau | 2018 |
| 10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2018 |
| A+ Rating Accredited | Better Business Bureau | 2017 |
| 10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2017 |
| Perfect 5.0 Rating | Google Reviews | 2016 |
| 10 Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
| A+ Rating Accredited | Better Business Bureau | 2016 |
| Top One Percent | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2016 |
| Superb Contributor | AVVO | 2016 |
| Top Contributor | AVVO | 2015 |
| Five Stars 5.0 Rating | Google Reviews | 2015 |
| Superb Contributor | AVVO | 2014 |
| Five Stars | Google Reviews | 2014 |
| Top Contributor | AVVO | 2014 |
| Appointed Referee of Disclosure | Justice Donald Kitson | 1996 |
| Distinguished President | Garden Town Apartment Owners Corp | 1995 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Founding Partner | The Law Offices of Steven P. Kuhn | 2012 - Present |
| Partner | Winkler, Kurtz, Winkler & Kuhn, LLP | 2006 - 2012 |
| Partner | The Law Offices of Steven P. Kuhn | 1996 - 2006 |
| Senior Associate | Kranz, Davis & Hersh | 1991 - 1996 |
| Senior Associate | Weisbein, Samuelson & Rieger | 1990 - 1991 |
| Senior Associate | Schneider, Harris & Harris | 1985 - 1990 |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Arnold P. Azarow | 1982 - 1985 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Suffolk County Bar Association, Grievance Committee | Memeber | 2006 - Present |
| Suffolk County Bar Association, Fee Dispute Resolution Committee | Aribitrator | 2006 - Present |
| Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Suffolk County Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1983 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| United States District Court for the Southern District of New York | Member | 1982 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York | Member | 1982 - Present |
| Suffolk County Bar Association, Bench Bar Committee | Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| Suffolk County Bar Association, Bench Bar Committee | Member | 2008 - 2013 |
| Aspergers Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Association | Vice President, Secretary & Board Member | 1993 - 2004 |
| Garden Town Apartment Owners' Association | President | 1990 - 1995 |
| NYC Civil Court | Arbitrator-Small Claims Part | 1988 - 1989 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| My Divorce Blog | Over 200 Blogs On Family Law Matters | 2016 |
| Email Subscription | E-Guide To Divorce | 2014 |
| Thomson Reuters | Chamberlain v. Chamberlain | 2009 |
| Thomson Reuters | Chamberlain v. Chamberlain | 2005 |
| Newsday | Ask The Expert: Pre-empting Problems With Pre-Nups | 2004 |
| Newsday | Ask The Expert:Divorce | 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Appellate Decision | Kurppe v. Kurppe | 1989 |
| Appellate Decision | DeBlasio v. DeBlasio | 1989 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University | Juris Doctor | 1981 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Bachelor of Ars | 1978 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lecture | Wills & Estates Introduction | 2005 |
| Parent Support Group | Advocacy at Committee on Special Education Meetings | 2002 |
| Radio Show | Advocacy at Committee on Special Education Meetings | 2001 |
| Parent Support Meeting | How To Obtain Favorable Results At CSE Meetings | 2000 |
| Divorce Financial Planners | Courtroom Proceedings & Divorce Financial Planning | 1999 |
| Various Public Libraries, Suffolk County | DIvorce Law Introduction | 1997 |
|---|
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Brockner v. Brockner | Divorce granted, case settled, $35,000 attorney's fees awarded to my client by Judge. Affirmed on appeal. |
| Reilly v. Reilly | Family Court ordered legal fees to the ex-wife. |
| Kohlmann v. Kohlmann | Child support obligations were reduced. |
| Ankelman v. Ankelman | Attorney's Fees Awarded, Money Judgment Granted |
| Cano v. Cano | Legal fees granted to the ex-wife and she was appointed receiver with full authority to sell the house. |
| Ruta v. Ruta | Children living with both parents and father not required to pay child support to mother. |
|---|---|
| Brinkley v. Cook | Client received additional parenting time |
| Seltzer v. Seltzer | Mother not permitted to relocate |
excellent attorney
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Fri May 30 2014
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Fri Mar 28 2014
Attorney endorsements
(34)Michael Catalanotto, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 3, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Excellent attorney who knows the law and how to effectively use it to achieve success for his client.
Somair Alam, General practice Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended.
Carl Wand, Marriage and prenuptials Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Steve was an adversary of mine on a very difficult matrimonial matter which lasted for a prolonged period of time. I found him to be diligent, thorough, knowledgeable and professional at all times. Steve is a credit to the legal community.
James Saulsbury, Family Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steven Kuhn is a excellent family law attorney. Steven works hard for his clients and is well respected in the legal community. I highly endorse Steven Kuhn.
A highly experienced, well-rounded and compassionate attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
Relationship: Other
A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Geller, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Steven. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Christopher Palermo, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 24, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Having had the pleasure to be opposing counsel on numerous cases with Mr. Kuhn, I can attest to his knowledge and zealous advocacy of his clients. Truly and asset to the bar of Suffolk County.
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Gina Famularo, Child custody Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Veronica Silva, Family Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
Relationship: Other
I wholeheartedly endorse Steven Kuhn as a divorce and child support attorney. Steven cares deeply about his work and takes his clients' legal needs seriously. He is thorough and inquisitive. These two characteristics are essential for any attorney as they are key to providing outstanding legal representation to clients. His knowledge of divorce and family law is comprehensive and sophisticated. His clients' reviews on Avvo are also a testament to my endorsement.
J. Shumaker, Criminal defense Attorney on May 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer.
Michael Rubenfeld, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Steven P. Kuhn is an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. Mr. Kuhn is well liked and respected in the legal community. Over the last several years, I have always found Mr. Kuhn to be very professional. He provides his clients with excellent legal representation.
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Mary Katherine Brown, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've been following Attorney Kuhn's answers here on Avvo for some time. I consistently respect and agree with his responses and I admire his dedication to providing quality legal representation. I am very happy to endorse this lawyer.
Randal Moore, Business Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community.
David Zaslavsky, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Kuhn is a top tier matrimonial litigator. His experience and understanding of matrimonial law will be invaluable to any client.
Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kuhn is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and clearly one of the top Family Law attorney in NY.
Gary Brod, Car accident Attorney on Apr 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.Steven Kuhn is an experienced and highly respected lawyer in the community.I endorse him as a top notch advocate for his clients.
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