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Steven E. Shumer cares about the outcome of your divorce, family law or mediation case. Of equal importance, he cares about the impact that your legal issues will have on your children and will work tirelessly to ease the conflict for you and your family.
Steven E. Shumer is a partner at the law firm of Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP. As a highly respected divorce mediation attorney and divorce and family law attorney, with over twenty five years of legal experience, Mr. Shumer has built a reputation as a knowledgeable and compassionate advocate for his clients. Steven E. Shumer has handled ground breaking cases. He has been interviewed and quoted in various publications including the New York Law Journal and Long Island Newsday. Mr. Shumer has authored a monthly legal column that appeared in over 25 local newspapers across Long Island and has participated in lectures to educate the public on matters involving divorce and family law. On multiple occasions Mr. Shumer was nominated for “Best of Long Island” under the category of “Divorce Lawyer.”
Attorney Steven E. Shumer has handled thousands of cases ranging from divorce/separation actions, same sex divorce, uncontested divorces, divorce mediation, pre and post nuptial agreements, post divorce enforcement proceedings, custody matters, support and visitation cases to multi-million dollar property distribution issues. In the family law arena he has handled everything from custody, support and visitation cases to order of protection matters, relocation issues and even cases of child abduction.
As a divorce mediation attorney, Mr. Shumer's focus is always upon reaching an amicable and consensual settlement that satisfies the concerns of both parties and their family so that they can leave the process in a civil relationship moving forward.
Mr. Shumer’s first goal in a divorce or family law matter is to move the parties toward settlement of a case rather than litigation. However, there are times when settlement is not an option. In such situations, Mr. Shumer and the attorneys at Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP, have extensive trial experience. Throughout his more than twenty five years of practice, Mr. Shumer has been involved in a variety of trials in the courts of Long Island and the five boroughs of New York city.
Mr. Shumer, graduated from Brandeis University (cum laude) in 1989. He received his law degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 1992, where he was a member of the Hofstra Labor Law Journal. Mr. Shumer is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and was admitted to the Bars of the State of New York and Connecticut, ultimately settling his practice within Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens County and the surrounding areas. On October 1,2013, Steven E. Shumer became the president of the 1st Resource Chapter of BNI, a worldwide networking group for business professionals.
In addition to his respected position in the divorce/mediation and family law communities, Attorney Steven E. Shumer is proud of the firm’s position as one of the premier bankruptcy firms on Long Island (representing both debtors and creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy law from Chapter 7 and 13 filings to more complex Chapter 11 filings) and one of the most respected real estate firms in the area (handling residential and commercial closings as well as representing numerous banks/financial institutions).
Steven E. Shumer lives on Long Island with his wife and 2 children.
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Berger Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP
6901 Jericho Turnpike
Suite 230
Syosset, NY, 11791
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1992 | 12/09/2020 |
CT | Retired | 1992 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 275 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Top Law Firm | Long Island Business News | 2019 |
Top Attorneys | American Registry | 2019 |
Top Attorney | Top Attorneys of North America | 2018 |
Top Attorney | Top Attorneys of North America | 2017 |
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Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top Lawyers in New York | The Legal Network | 2015 |
Top Legal Eagle | Long Island Pulse Magazine | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Berger, Fischoff, Shumer, Wexler & Goodman, LLP | 2018 - Present |
Partner | Berger, Fischoff & Shumer, LLP | 2012 - 2018 |
Attorney | Steinberg, Fineo, Berger & Fischoff, P.C. | 2002 - 2012 |
Associate/Managing Attorney | Law Firm of Anthony D. Denaro, P.C. | 1991 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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BNI First Resource Chapter | Membership Coordinator, Mentoring Coordinator | 2013 - Present |
Nassau County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
BNI (First Resource Chapter) | President | 2012 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Long Island Newspapers | "Monthly legal column" | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Hofstra University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
Brandeis University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
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Alexander Sklavos, Family Attorney on May 27, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
There are two kinds of lawyers in our field. The ones who care about your bottom line, and the ones who care about their own. Steven cares about your bottom line. He is always prepared down to the last penny of your marital estate. He fights tirelessly to preserve his client's relationships with their children. I couldn't endorse him more.
Henry Shapiro, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steven Shumer is as genuine of an attorney as they come. He goes above and beyond in ALL matters. He has spoken with clients I have sent to him, ones he cannot assist, but takes the time to listen and point them in the right direction. He listens to his colleagues and gives excellent career advice and legal advice. He is genuine, friendly, intelligent and most importantly, personable. He will never ignore a phone call. In the field of law he practices, dealing with divorcing spouses is not always a walk in the park. His persona makes a difficult process as "pleasant" as it can be. While I have never seen Steve in a bankruptcy context, if his work in bankruptcy parallels his work in divorce and family matters, then he is a top notch bankruptcy attorney as well. No questions asked, should the unpleasant topic of divorce arise, Steve is the attorney you want holding your hand during the process. He is worthy of this endorsement without question.
Andrew Lamkin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Steven Shumer to all my clients. Steve is not only an expert in his area of practice, but has an ability to relay complex and difficult ideas in a manner that is easy to comprehend and understand. This versatility is uncommon in the legal profession and separates Steven from his peers.
Andrew Crabtree, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Steve possesses the qualities that are key--and extremely rare--in the world of divorce law: a pit-bull like ferocity on behalf of his clients, coupled with the ability to lay that aggressiveness aside when a practical and collegial approach will better serve his client's ends. These attributes would mean nothing, of course, without a deep knowledge of the law and years of experience in this field, both of which Steve also has. He also has extraordinary patience and always spends the time to speak to clients and potential clients about this often complicated and emotional time in their lives. his skills and compassion truly set him apart.
Scott Limmer, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steven is the attorney I recommend to all my clients when they have a family law matter in Nassau, Suffolk or NYC. Over the last twelve years I have gotten only positive feedback from clients with divorce, custody, or modification issues that Steven has helped. My highest reccomendation.
Charles Bonfante, Family Attorney on Aug 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Steven Shumer is a credit to our professional. He posses that all-too elusive combination of litigation skills, knowledge of controlling law and requisite people skills. I have referred several clients in the throws of the emotional turmoil which stems from the break up of a family to Mr. Shumer. Each time he has proven to be knowledgable, patient and compassionate. He never fails to give the time and attention required to quickly get to the heart of the matter and give the best advice to the client. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Shumer to anyone in need of legal representation in connection with a matrimonial or family court matter.
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