Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 10036

Since 2004 I have had the privilege to assist some extraordinary people in their personal and family matters related to marriage, divorce, children, parents, family wealth and immigration.. During my time in law schools, I worked on projects funded by the Ford Foundation to promote women's rights, social equality, constitutional democracy and rule of law in transitional societies in Asia and Eastern Europe. After working for some renowned international law firms in New York, Beijing, and Hong Kong, I established my own practice in New York City in 2004 and in 2016 I expanded my practice to Michigan, where my family now resides. For over a decade, I have represented clients from over 50 countries. I have litigated and tried high-impact international family law cases in federal and state courts in New York. I am frequently hired by U.S. and foreign law firms to consult or serve as expert in matters involving multinational litigation. I am a recognized expert in international family law, U.S. immigration law and Chinese family law. I have testified as an expert of international law, U.S. law, and Chinese law in various foreign country courts and U.S. courts.. My husband, Dr. Stave Kohtz and I are proud parents of three talented daughters. Our family cares about climate crisis, public education, gun violence, health care justice in rural America and many other social causes. At our free time, we enjoy postmodern and contemporary artwork, cooking, playing musical instruments, sailing and traveling around the world.

Natalia Gourari is an experienced litigation attorney who has represented celebrities and high net worth individuals in complex equitable distribution, child support, custody, and visitation proceedings. Natalia negotiates pre- and post-nuptial agreements and structures financial settlements for her matrimonial clients.. Natalia began her legal education at the Moscow Institute of Foreign Affairs; graduated from New York University with high honors as an economics major, and completed her legal education at the Cardozo School of Law. Natalia began her career as a corporate attorney at Debevoise & Plimpton, but subsequently developed a niche in matrimonial law. Natalia has special expertise in HAGUE convention issues that are often raised in international divorces. Natalia has written about child abduction and lectured at CLE attorney seminars on matrimonial law topics.. She is married and has children.

Leona S. Krasner, Esq., MBA is the founding partner of the law firm Krasner Law, PLLC. Leona has built a firm culture around warmth, understanding, and results. The entire team prides itself on its compassion, solution-focus, and flawless execution for every client.. Leona Krasner founded her firm, Krasner Law, PLLC, in 2018. A Brooklyn native, she earned her B.A. in Politics and Psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University, her J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law, and her M.B.A. from the Stern School of Business at New York University.. While in law school, Leona served as a Teaching Fellow for Robin Wilson from 2010-2011, and assisted in the researching, writing, and editing of a number of publications, including the article “Trusting Mothers: A Critique of the American Law Institute’s Treatment of De Facto Parents.” Leona was also a Quarterfinalist of W&L Law’s Moot Court Negotiation Competition. Further, she was Founder and President of W&L Law’s Law and the Arts Society, Founder and President of the Media Law Society, Executive Editor of W&L Law's Law News, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Law & Business Society, President of Law Students for Reproductive Justice, Participant of the International Comparative Constitutional Law Seminar in Giessen, Germany and Strasbourg, France, and Violinist and Soloist with the University-Shenandoah Symphony Orchestra.. Upon graduating from law school, Leona served as an Assistant Attorney General of New York’s Litigation Bureau, where she represented New York State and state employees including those of the New York State Department of Corrections and New York State Park Police. She amassed significant litigation experience, from investigation, to the drafting of complaints, responding to complaints, filing motions to dismiss, the discovery process, depositions, and trial preparation.. Leona then worked as a Senior Regional Director for Kaplan Bar Review, where she generated more than $4 million in sales over four years through lead identification, relationship development, scoping and strategy, proposal development, client presentations, and pricing strategy through negotiations and closing. She increased sales, brand awareness, and trust across seven states by negotiating partnerships with law firms, law schools, and national, state, and local bar associations. Leona was also winner of three national sales competitions in 2017, recipient of the Most Likely to Be Helping Out Everywhere Award, and 2nd Place recipient of the Above and Beyond Award.. Next, Leona returned to litigation as a Litigation Consultant for a number of international law firms, and served on pre-trial teams through which she conducted first-tier, second-tier, QC, and thread-check document review of 10,000+ documents, made redactions, and created privilege logs of English and Russian financial and contractual documents for complex international finance, securities regulation, antitrust, and regulatory cases.. Leona is now a divorce mediator, and specializes in family law-related transactions including prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and settlement agreement reviews.. In addition to practicing law, Leona manages the nonprofit “Tunes for Tots & Teens,” through which volunteer musicians play concerts for disadvantaged youth. When not working, she enjoys having adventures with her husband Michael, spending time with family and friends, and playing the violin.

Jeffrey P. Scaggs is a skilled litigator with extensive criminal and civil experience.   Mr. Scaggs handles the defense of individuals charged with serious crimes throughout the New York metropolitan area, routinely litigating in the state and federal courts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mr. Scaggs’ areas of expertise include white collar defense litigation, drug distribution and possession, weapons possession, sex offenses, as well as burglary, assault, robbery and other violent crimes. Mr. Scaggs has worked on several homicide cases, including a capital murder trial. An accomplished trial attorney, Mr. Scaggs has secured acquittals in several jury trials.. As a civil litigator, Mr. Scaggs handles complex business litigation matters, corporate disputes, real estate litigation, breach of contract suits and other civil actions. In a recent corporate dispute among the shareholders of a prominent New York corporation, Mr. Scaggs argued before the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Department, and was victorious.. Mr. Scaggs’ practice also includes transactional matters. He has represented banks, purchasers, and sellers, and has closed hundreds of real estate deals.. Jeffrey attended Muhlenberg College before graduating Fordham Law. He is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and he is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. He is an active member of the New York State and New York City Bar Associations, and lives in New York City with his dog, Cali.

Daniel Yaniv is a founding member and managing partner of Yaniv & Associates, PC. Prior to establishing the firm, Mr. Yaniv was an associate at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer and Graifman, PC where he handled a wide-range of matrimonial matters. Mr. Yaniv graduated from Pace University School of Law, with honors. At Pace University Mr. Yaniv served as a Dean's Scholar and Editor-in Chief of the Law School's newspaper. Mr. Yaniv was also selected to represent Pace University School of Law at the Jessup International Moot Court competition. He is admitted to practice in the States of New York and New Jersey.

As an attorney with over 40 years of experience in the practice of Family Law and Matrimonial Law, Lily Royer offers extensive expertise to her clients who include high net-worth individuals with sophisticated financial investments.. Lily is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a national association of practicing lawyers recognized by their peers as having experience and expertise in family law. She is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association Family Law Section, Westchester County Bar Association and Westchester Women’s Bar Associations.. In addition to being a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Lily is on the Board of Directors for the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, an organization of trained professionals who use alternative forms of dispute resolution to resolve conflict outside of the courtroom. She is also rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell and selected for inclusion as a New York Super Lawyer® .

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in New York and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in New York and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in New York and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in New York and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in New York and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in New York and surrounding areas.