Top best Divorce & Separation Lawyers in ZIP 10016 | 3 available

Melissa R. Cefalu commenced her career as a corporate attorney specializing in investments and securities where she worked as counsel for some of the largest asset managers in the world. This knowledge serves her well in all aspects of her practice, from drafting and negotiating matrimonial agreements, structuring the distribution of complex financial assets and investments, and her ability to effectively advocate on behalf of her clients in mediations, dispute resolutions, and court.. Ms. Cefalu discovered her calling to transition from the corporate sector to matrimonial and family law as a result of her own personal experience of going through the divorce process. As a result of her experience and personality, Ms. Cefalu is extremely adept to understanding the needs of her clients. It is with such compassion and vigor that Ms. Cefalu approaches each individual matter in the best interests of her clients and their families.. Ms. Cefalu was born and raised in New York City and attended St. John’s University where she applied for and was accepted into the university’s joint-degree program, receiving a B.A. and M.A. in English with a minor in Philosophy. Subsequently, Ms. Cefalu applied and was accepted into Hofstra University’s School of Law’s joint-degree program, receiving a J.D. in Law and M.B.A. in finance.. While in law school, Ms. Cefalu served as a member of the Hofstra Law Review and as President and Editor-in-Chief of Hofstra Law’s Moot Court Board.. Some of Ms. Cefalu's current recreational interests include reading, yoga, golf, dining out, traveling, playing chess, snowboarding, surfing, visiting museums and art galleries.

A leader and advocate in the family and matrimonial law community for the past 16 years.. Sharon has practiced matrimonial and family law since graduating from the New York University School of Law in 1999.. Sharon’s experience and practice in matrimonial law has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and skills to handle the most complicated cases for high net worth and wealthy clientele.  She is experienced in the negotiation of complex marital settlement agreements; separation agreements; prenuptial agreements; child custody disputes, child support proceedings; enforcement and modification actions; and the negotiation and litigation of contested matrimonial matters involving substantial marital estates with complex equitable distribution issues as well as issues of spousal maintenance, valuation of assets including businesses and licenses, and enhanced earning capacity.  Sharon is also a trained and certified divorce mediator.. Sharon has previously worked with the top matrimonial law groups at Katsky Korins, LLP, Herman, Sloan, Robarge & Sullivan, LLP and Flemming, Zulack and Williamson LLP.. Sharon currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, a delegate to the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association and Chair of the Diversity Committee.  She is also a member of the Matrimonial Practice Advisory Committee.  Ms. Hoskins formerly served on the Executive Board of the Young Lawyers’ Section of the New York State Bar Association and recently completed two appointed terms on the Matrimonial Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association.. She has presented at the Judicial Institute and several New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminars on matrimonial law and ethics topics.