Top Rated New York Family Lawyers

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "I've retained Sheela in connection with several legal matters, including a real estate transaction, probate & to prepare my Will. She is honest, responsive & pleasant to work with. She does what she says she's going to do & she gets the job done e..."

Rating: 7.0

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Bio: Tara Diamond, managing partner of The Law Offices of Diamond, Fee, Kalos & Ballard, PLLC, has dedicated over 20 years to family and matrimonial law throughout New York City. Her esteemed role in the Manhattan Family Court 18-B Assigned Counsel Pan...

Rating: 8.3

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Review: "Larry went beyond my expectations - he helped me through some of the worst moments of my life with wisdom and humor. His guidance and advice allowed my separation to happen a little less painfully. I really felt like he cared about me and that he ..."

Rating: 10

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Coffinas & Lusthaus, P.C. is a boutique law firm that was established in 1997. During our years in practice, we have earned strong respect within the legal community. We are focused on helping individuals and families resolve their complex divorce...

Rating: 10

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

Bio: Prior to practicing law, Angelo was an auditor for a public accounting firm in Manhattan. As an auditor, he was responsible for testing and tracing support for various line items appearing on a company’s financial statements in accordance with GAA...

Rating: 8.3

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Prior to founding Wisselman, Harounian & Associates in 1976, Attorney Jerome A. Wisselman, Esq. served as a law clerk to Honorary Maxine K. Duberstein and Honorary Stanley Gartenstein in the areas of matrimonial and family law. His passion for peo...

Rating: 10

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate

Bio: Partner with Joseph Law Group, P.C. a well respected family law firm. Joseph Bracconier is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law, where he developed the negotiation and problem-solving skills. Unwavering in his commitment to delivering ou...

Rating: 8.7

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and more

Bio: We Offer The Lean Law Firm Alternative Our law firm, while traditional in service and style, cuts out excessive overhead that is usually associated with law firms by the smart use of technology and experience, thereby allowing us to offer the same...

Rating: 9.4

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Immigration

Bio: Maria Mateo is Founding Attorney of Maria Mateo PC and has been practicing law since 2010. She received the Legal Master’s Degree from St. John’s University where she graduated with distinction. Maria Mateo is Law Attorney licensed to practice law...

Rating: 8.8

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Mr. Olena has worked for the last 35 years as a family law practitioner. He specializes in divorce proceedings, ranging from small to multi-million dollar settlements. Since 1981, Kenneth has practiced across upstate New York and predominantly in ...

Rating: 9.9

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Ms. FitzMorris graduated Hofstra Law School, with a concentration in family law, in May 2015, and was admitted to practice law in January, 2016. While in law school, she participated in Youth Advocacy Clinic, where she represented abused and negle...

Rating: 8.7

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: Your neighborhood attorney for all your legal needs. Specializing in Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Real Estate, Criminal and Bankruptcy. Member of the Suffolk County Bar Association.

Rating: 9.9

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation and more

Bio: 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...

Rating: 9.5

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Are you getting ready to file for divorce in Garden City? If so, it may be in your best interest to contact The Law Offices of Karl Brodzansky & Associates. For more than 30 years, Attorney Brodzansky has been committed to helping individuals as t...

Rating: 9.6

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

Bio: About my firm: I am the Managing Partner of Wisselman Harounian Family Law, established in 1976 and rated “AV® Preeminent™”. This is the highest rating for ethics and professionalism for a law firm. Our firm is one of the longest running family la...

Rating: 8.4

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce

Review: "Attorney Carolyn Kersch was absolutely unbelievable from beginning to end! She never wasted a second of my time or money and truly accomplished everything I wanted and more! I placed all of my faith in her at a very vulnerable time in my life and ..."

Rating: 9.0

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New York Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Child Custody and more

Bio: I was admitted to practice law in the Courts of the State of New York in 1999. In 2000 I was admitted to practice in the the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. After working as an associatefor local l...

Rating: 9.6

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