Jessica is a partner with Mason Law and Mediation and has been practicing matrimonial law for over 20 years. Jessica’s practice focuses on mediation, collaborative law, direct representation in cases negotiated outside the courtroom and parent coordination services. Jessica also specializes in drafting Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements and has significant experience working with high-net-worth individuals. Jessica has been trained as a mediator by The Center for Understanding in Conflict and trained in collaborative law by The New York Association of Collaborative Law Professionals.
As part of Jessica’s practice, she also offers couples Pre-Marriage Mediation services, which gives couples a supportive environment where they can discuss what type of financial partnership they envision having as a married couple and how that “vision” may or may not differ from what New York Law says would happen in the event a divorce or death.
Jessica’s reputation for high ethical standards and professional ability among her fellow attorneys has earned her the highest peer rating, AV Preeminent, from Martindale-Hubbell, which has also named her a “Gold Client Champion” from 2017 to present. Jessica was voted a New York Family Law Rising Star by her peers from 2014 through 2016 and as a New York Family Law Super Lawyer by her peers from 2017 to present. Jessica has also been named to Best Lawyers since 2025.
Jessica also serves as a Mediator on the Court Roster of Matrimonial Mediators for the Supreme Court of New York in New York, Kings and Richmond County and is the outgoing Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York.
Jessica resides on Long Island with her husband, two children and lab Penny.
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8 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Prenuptial Process
I could not recommend Jessica enough. I came into the prenuptial process with very little understanding and she did an exceptional job of guiding me through the process. She was extremely responsive, patient with all of my questions and concerns, and helped point out potential concerns that I would h...
Posted by Abbie | March 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Voice of reason & strength when I practically had none
I am forever grateful to Jessica for not only her expertise but for helping me recognize what was right and reasonable after years of being gaslighted by my former husband. Her voice of reason cut through the nonsense and helped me realize my own power and strength. How deserving I was of what I rece...
Posted by Denise | September 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Collaborative Law
Jessica was very experienced in marital divorce, and even though we used a collaborative process, she was very experienced in litigation which gave us a leg up at the right times. She is very smart, and excellent at solving problems, especially financial. No problem was to large for Jessica. She w...
Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend
Jessica recently helped me through a very difficult divorce. The divorce was collaborative but my partner was very difficult and several times during the process, it looked as though everything might fall apart, making it so that we would have had to start all over again and go to court. Jessica bent...
Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Experienced and easy to work with
Jessica was a pleasure to work with. She was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. We had to work through a complicated financial settlement and her patience and attention to detail made a difficult situation tolerable. She was always accessable and responsive. I would definitiely recommend Jessi...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jessica on the opposing side of numerous matters. She is always prepared, reasonable and knowledgeable and adheres to the highest standard of professional conduct. She treats me and other colleagues with the utmost respect while advocating zealously for her clients."
Marriage and prenuptials lawyer
2026
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
Family Law and Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers in America
2026
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Best Lawyers Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
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
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2025 - Present
Partner, Mason Law & Mediation
2012 - 2025
Partner, Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP
2006 - 2012
Attorney, Hoffman Polland & Furman, PLLC
2016 - Present
Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New YorkFormer Vice President
2012 - Present
New York Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2006 - Present
Women's Bar Association of New YorkFamily Law Section
Husband's share of property purchased during the marriage was deemed marital.
Reversed change in custody
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA
2013
English