Jessica Toelstedt

Jessica Toelstedt

also known as Jessica Lee Leonard; Jessica L. Toelstedt

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 20 years

Mediation Lawyer Practice Areas: Mediation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Mediation 40%

Mediation practice also includes Collaborative Law cases. I serve as a mediator and a consulting attorney to parties in mediation.

14 years

40%
Marriage and Prenuptials 35%

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements.

21 years

35%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Individual representation of parties going through the divorce process or other family law matter (post-judgment, custody, child support). I also offer parent coordination services.

21 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

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Jessica Toelstedt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

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...ave never considered. Her and her team are true professionals and an all around pleasure to work with. I truly have nothing but overwhelmingly positive things to say.

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...ived in our settlement and I should hold into it with an iron n grip when it was threatened. My kids and I were able to maintain our solid unit on a comfortable foundation, in the surroundings that we’d built over the years and which my unexpected divorce threatened. My children are off at university, happy and successful now . I have rebuilt my life with a lot of determination, newly established confidence and the stability that Jessica helped to achieve.

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...as very fair when and collaborative when required, and very patient at explaining complicated issues to me in a way that was comprehensible each and every time. I would recommend her to a family member, she is that good.

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... over backwards to keep us on track and to make it so that we did eventually come to an agreement. She knew when to compromise as well as when to be firm. She was also laid back, funny and capable of calming me down when I was truly on the edge of losing my mind! I would highly recommend Jessica as a divorce attorney!

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...ca to anyone dealing with divorce or separation.

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Jessica Toelstedt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Monica Kaiser

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Jacqueline Newman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is excellent."

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Monica Kaiser

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Partner, Mason Law & Mediation

2012 - 2025

Partner, Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP

2006 - 2012

Attorney, Hoffman Polland & Furman, PLLC

Associations

2016 - Present

Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York

Former Vice President

2012 - Present

New York Association of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2006 - Present

Women's Bar Association of New York

Family Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Charasz v. Rozenblum, 95 A.D.3d 1057 (2nd Dept 2012)

Fields v. Fields

Husband's share of property purchased during the marriage was deemed marital.

Watson v. Smith 852 A.D. 3d 615 (2d 2008)

Reversed change in custody

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Education

2005

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

State University of New York at Buffalo

BA

Publications

2013

Luxury Listings A House Civilly Divided

Languages

English

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