Top Family Lawyers Near Me in White Plains Area

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Some of our Recent Accomplishments -. Settlement for Injured Passenger in Automobile Accident Who Required a Shoulder Surgery (July 2014); Cash Settlement for Two Passengers in Car Accident (Oct. 2013); Cash Settlement of Bus Accident Case (June 2013); Our Case Featured in NYC Public Defender's Newsletter (April 2013); Settlement of Slip and Fall on Ice Case (Apr. 2013); Our Win Featured in New York Law Journal (Dec. 2012); Settlement for College Student Involved in a Head-On Car Crash (June 2012); Settlement for Police Officer Struck By Car While Walking to Work (April 2012); Complete Dismissal of All Criminal Charges against Business Owner (Nov 2011); Cash Settlement for Victim of False Arrest (Sept 2011); Husband Awarded 50/50 Split of All Assets Although He Was the Non-Monied Spouse and Tested Positive for Cocaine Four Months Prior to the Start of Trial (Aug 2011); Husband Awarded One-Half of All Assets, Including Wife's Pension, Although He Spent Three Years of Marriage in Prison (Aug 2011); Attempted Murder Charges Dismissed (Mar 2011); Cash Settlement Paid to Car Accident Victim (Feb 2011); Off Duty Police Officer Acquitted of all Charges (Oct 2010).. Martin & Colin, P.C., is a successful Westchester County New York law firm representing clients in both state and federal courts throughout the greater New York metropolitan area. We handle a wide variety of legal matters including: personal injury and medical malpractice cases; criminal defense; civil rights and discrimination claims; real estate and commercial litigation; assistance with business and employment matters; estate planning, administration and litigation; as well as matrimonial and family law issues.. Lisa Colin has had a federal court jury trial broadcast in its entirety on national television on Court TV. Lisa Colin has also co-authored a law review article published in the Pace University.  Lisa Colin has donated a substantial portion of her time and money advocating for children. Here are some recent examples:. §  Lisa Colin is a member of the Board of Directors of the Elizabeth Birt Center for Autism Law & Advocacy;. §  Lisa Colin assists families who are confronted with legal issues such as defending claims of medical and educational neglect; families seeking exemption from mandatory vaccination; families who are involved in disputes with school districts involving the IDEA or their child’s IEP; and families battling insurance coverage disputes.. §  Lisa Colin has provided pro bono legal services to families with difficult or challenged children when an agency of the government interferes into that family’s affairs.

Rated "AV Preeminent" (4.9 out of 5.0) by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.. Louis U. Gasparini is a Member (Partner) with Lynch Schwab, PLLC, working primarily from the White Plains and Hudson Valley office locations. Lou joined Lynch Schwab in 2008 as a Partner after practicing for a prestigious Albany based civil litigation firm. Since that time, he has developed his practice to include several insurers as well as privately owned businesses and individuals.. Lou primarily practices in the areas of civil litigation (from inception, to trial and appeal), commercial litigation and all aspects of employment law. He focuses a large part of his practice on the defense of municipalities and private schools, clubs and other businesses in sports related injury litigation. These institutions have ranged from colleges, private religious schools, after school programs, local, regional and nationally recognized sports clubs and community groups and organizations.. Since joining the Firm, Lou has tried both personal injury claims and commercial litigation matters to verdict. He has gained a reputation as being a well prepared advocate at trial and beforehand.. Lou also serves as counsel to a national retail supply distributor, overseeing all employment litigation nationwide and handling employment counseling matters for the Company. He actively handles various types of employment matters for other Firm clients, defending against claims of tortuous interference, contracts, discrimination and unfair competition. Lou handles actions to enforce and defend against claims relating to non-competition and solicitation agreements. He counsels clients on employment issues dealing with contracts, discipline, promotions, terminations and workplace law issues, and has defended against employment discrimination suits before the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Lou advises employers on the drafting and negotiating of non-compete agreements, and on the preparation of specific employment policies, handbooks and manuals.. Lou is admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut State Courts, and the United States District Courts of the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York and Northern District of New York.

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Patricia is a leading member of the Matrimonial and Family Law practice group, focusing exclusively on all aspects of the field and is a founding and managing partner of The Kitson Law Firm, PLLC, who has, throughout a 37 year career, built a reputation as an effective advocate and skilled negotiator. She represents clients in complex financial and custodial matters and pays particular attention to her client’s individual needs and unique situations. Patricia has been designated a Super Lawyer every year since 2014 and is recognized as a Top 25 Attorney in Westchester County. Patricia has recently been appointed to the Judicial Screening Committee for Westchester County. In addition her firm has been recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as one of the "10 Best Law Firms in New York".. Patricia is a member the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and is certified in Collaborative Law.  She has been invited to lecture on various topics of Family Law, domestic violence and confidentiality issues.  Patricia is recognized as a Legal Leader in the field of Family Law, regognized as a Top Female Attorney, and has received the Client Satisfation Award. Patricia has received Congressional recognition and Proclamations from local communities and the Office of the Westchester County Executive for her committment to public service. Patricia has also served as an attorney on the Board of Trustees for a not for profit institution.. Patricia understands the emotional strain of her clients and encourages them to remain focused on realistic goals while exploring creative solutions to resolve their issues. Patricia is a skilled negotiator with the personal ability to work successfully with her clients and attorneys in settlement and in the collaborative process.. Patricia is also a member of the Westchester/Rockland Collaborative Law Group, the Westchester Bar Association, Westchester Womens Bar Association and is a sustaining member of the New York State Bar Association.. The matters handled by Patricia include, legal separation and divorce, custody and access disputes, complex financial matters, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

Ms. Zaremba is an Associate Attorney at Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. She is experienced in all aspects of matrimonial and family law practice including divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, equitable distribution, domestic violence and pre-nuptial and post-marital agreements.

Ms. Ressler’s practice is 100% dedicated to the areas of matrimonial and family law. She appears in Supreme Court and Family Court in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, Putnam and Orange Counties.. Ms. Ressler was admitted to the New York State Bar in February of 2003 and graduated from New York Law School in 2002. Prior to attending New York Law School, Ms. Ressler graduated with an Award of Distinction from York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.. Ms. Ressler serves an Attorney for Children in Westchester and Putnam Counties.. Her prior work history includes serving as a law clerk for the Honorable Jacqueline W. Silbermann who served as the Statewide Administrative Judge for Matrimonial Matters. She served as an intern at Lawyers for Children. She practiced at the Manhattan law firm of Mayerson Stutman, LLP (presently Mayerson, Abramowitz & Kahn, LLP) and she practiced in the Westchester law firm of DelBello, Donnellan, Weingarten, Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP.. Ms. Ressler’s memberships include the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York; the Westchester Women’s Bar Association; New York County Lawyer’s Association; Westchester County Bar Association; The New York City Bar Association; The New York State Bar Association; The American Bar Association and Justice Brandeis Westchester Law Society

Luis Andrew Penichet began his career at the Bronx District Attorney’s Office as a Prosecutor, specializing as a senior trial assistant district attorney in Rackets-Narcotics. With over 35 years of experience, Mr. Penichet is a widely recognized criminal defense and matrimonial law attorney in White Plains, New York. Throughout his career, Mr. Penichet has handled literally thousands of matrimonial actions, and is an experienced trial attorney in both the criminal and matrimonial forums. As the founding member of Penichet & Alberga LLP, Mr. Penichet, along with his legal team, have over 100 years of collective experience and have consistently helped clients achieve the best possible results.. Mr. Penichet is a member of the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section as well as the Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section. He was judicially appointed as a member of the Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District in the State of New York for the years 1998 through 2006. He was selected as one of Westchester County’s Top 21 Lawyers by Westchester Magazine and featured in The Best Lawyers of America 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 editions. Mr. Penichet has also appeared in New York Magazine’s “New York Area’s Best Lawyers” for the years 2005 through 2009 and the New York Times “Super Lawyers” section for the years 2007 through 2011.

Latrice V. Campbell formerly served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Bronx District Attorney's Office before going to work as a Court Attorney for a Family Court Judge in Bronx County Family Court. Ms. Campbell has experience in the areas of Family law, Criminal law, Elder law and Consumer Debt Defense. Ms. Campbell is a certified Court Evaluator, Guardian and Attorney for the Alleged Incapacitated Person (AIP) in Article 81 Guardianship proceedings in the State of New York. She is also a trained Guardian Ad Litem for New York City Housing Courts. She is an active judge in moot court and mock trial competitions for Pace University School of Law. Ms. Campbell also participates in the Volunteer Lawyers for a Day Program which seeks to help low income individuals defend against consumer debt law suits. She is licensed to practice law in New York and Connecticut and is dedicated to providing her clients with affordable quality legal services.

James J. Nolletti, an accomplished negotiator and litigator with over three decades of wide-ranging experience in matrimonial and family law cases, is the founder of Nolletti Law Group, a firm focused exclusively on the unique needs of its divorce and family law clients.  Formerly, Mr. Nolletti was the supervising partner of the family law and matrimonial litigation practice at the White Plains firm of Collier, Halpern, Newberg & Nolletti, LLP. He began his career as a criminal prosecutor in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office and has since represented clients in numerous and notable cases at both the trial and appellate court levels.. Mr. Nolletti, a Fellow of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, has earned board certification as a family law trial advocate from the National Board of Trial Advocacy ("NBTA") and has maintained the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating for ethical standards and legal ability.  He is included among those selected on the list of Super Lawyers published in The New York Times.  James J. Nolletti is a founding member of the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators (“AACFL”), a group of divorce litigators dedicated to professional development and effective advocacy in cases involving complex financial matters.  Mr. Nolletti has also been selected by peers for inclusion in the 20th edition of Best Lawyers in America, family law practice area. He is a member of the board of managers of the New York chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, as well as the board of editors for the Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers(“JAAML”). He also serves on the executive committee of the Westchester County Bar Association family law section, and is the author of  Exploring Decisions and Developments that Impact the Practice Today and Tomorrow Inside the Minds, which appeared in the 2010 edition of Strategies for Family Law in New York. He received his JD from Fordham Law School after completing a BA at Villanova University. Divorce, Separation, Financial Discovery, Asset Valuation & Distribution, Child Custody, Support and Family Court proceedings can bring a host of complex emotional, financial and legal issues. Our clients have the security and of peace-of-mind that comes from representation by an experienced New York divorce lawyer with an assertive, "client-centered" team of professionals dedicated to provide prompt, efficient and exceptional legal services which consistently exceed our clients' expectations.

I spent the first 16 years of my legal career as a labor and employment attorney -- then I got a divorce.  My experience was so debilitating that I now focus my practice on matrimonial and family law.  I am also a collaborative divorce attorney, and am a member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals ().  The collaborative method is far superior to traditional litigation ... call me and find out how!

I pride myself on being goal and solution oriented and bring that approach to the firm. Every matter presents its own challenges and I'm committed to overcoming them. My commitment is present from a client’s first contact with the firm to the conclusion of their respective matter. Whether it’s a contract review or a TN Visa, I'm thorough every step of the way. The firm currently handles contracts, business law, immigration and family.. Currently, I am licensed in Ontario, Canada and New York State. In addition, I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and a Notary Public in New York, Ontario and Florida.

I have been in private practice for over twenty years and I concentrate in the areas of criminal defense and family law.  Prior to my private practice I was an Assistant District Attorney with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.. I take great pride in my commitment to my clients and the fact that I treat every case as if it is my only case.  It is extremely important to me that my clients have complete confidence in me not only as their attorney but also as someone who is genuinely concerned for their best interests and who treats them with compassion and respect.. In all of my cases I always make sure that my clients understand every aspect of their case, that they are kept informed and up to date and most importantly, that they know that I am zealously and relentlessly protecting their legal rights and interests at all times.

I have always considered it an honor to represent clients.  The fact that they put their freedom, their future, their prized possessions, or their financial well-being in my hands is something I do not take lightly.  I work hard to achieve the best possible results for every client.. In my little spare time, I try to be a good husband and father.  I also try to help those who are less fortunate.  For the past 12 years, I have been an active fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis research.  In 2009, I organized Katys Run, an exotic car rally that raises both funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis patients and research.

Guttridge & Cambareri, P.C. has a strong track record in family law, along with many strong reviews from dedicated clients. Attend a single consultation and you’ll quickly see why clients speak so highly of the firm’s attorneys.. When you work with Guttridge & Cambareri, P.C., you can rest assured, knowing that your attorney cares deeply about your future. The lawyers of Guttridge & Cambareri, P.C. are determined to get you and your loved ones on the path to a more rewarding life. They intend to treat you with full respect, regardless of your situation or the questions you ask during your consultation.. Compassionate legal support could make all the difference as you and your ex settle the legal complications of divorce. It’s not possible to entirely escape the pain of divorce, but with help from Guttridge & Cambareri, P.C., you can pursue a relatively amicable split. You’ll emerge feeling confident about your future, and ready for a fresh start.. It’s time to move on with your life; let the team at Guttridge & Cambareri, P.C. get you started. Reach out today to schedule a case consultation.

Before joining BodnarMilone, Katherine worked at a boutique matrimonial law firm in Manhattan. With a client-centered approach, she provides personalized counsel based on each client’s unique needs and objectives, tailoring her representation to achieve their specific goals. Katherine has extensive experience handling a wide range of matters, including custody, support, asset distribution, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, as well as enforcement, modification proceedings, and appeals. While she is committed to resolving cases amicably whenever possible, Katherine is a skilled litigator who will aggressively represent her clients in Supreme and Family Court when necessary.

Attorneys at the MacLean Law Firm represent and counsel clients in all aspects of trusts and estates law, including estate planning, probate, estate administration, trust administration, estate and trust accountings, fiduciary taxes, estate, trust, and fiduciary litigation and including contested probate, will contests, removal of fiduciaries, capacity challenges, undue influence cases, powers of attorney, discovery and turnover, all other types of miscellaneous proceedings, guardianship matters, and fiduciary tax compliance.

Attorney Faith Miller has three decades of experience in the litigation, negotiation, and mediation of matrimonial and family law matters.  In 2013 she co-founded the law firm Miller Zeiderman LLP where she serves as Senior Matrimonial Partner at its office in White Plains, NY.. Faith Miller provides legal counsel on issues ranging from divorce and spousal maintenance disputes to child custody and abuse and neglect cases.  Throughout her extensive career, she has represented numerous matrimonial litigants as well as children in proceedings before Family and Supreme Courts in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and other New York counties.. After earning her BA in Near Eastern Languages and Literature from Indiana University, Faith Miller attended Fordham University School of Law and SUNY Buffalo School of Law, attaining admission to the State Bar of New York in 1981.  Her prior experience includes working in New York’s 9th Judicial District as a Law Assistant to Administrative Judge Joseph F. Gagliardi, and has also served as an Assistant County Attorney in the Westchester County Family Court Bureau prosecuting abuse and neglect cases on behalf of the Department of Social Services.. Faith Miller belongs to the Family Law sections of the Westchester County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.  She is a founding member of the Law Guardian Panel having been appointed by Judges throughout the 9th Judicial District to represent children in divorce, custody, abuse and neglect cases.  She is also an Executive Committee member of the Justice Brandeis Law Society serving as its Treasurer.

Alexandra Maxwell is an associate attorney specializing in financially complex divorce cases at Nolletti Law Group PLLC. Ms. Maxwell is recognized for her meticulous attention to detail and a solid understanding of a variety of disciplines of substantive law. Focusing exclusively on matrimonial and family law, Alexandra makes a personal investment in her clients’ cases to achieve the best outcome possible.. Consistently selected as a Rising Star in the New York Metro Area by Super Lawyers, Alexandra demonstrates a strong commitment and advocacy for her clients. Her thoroughness and attention to detail in preparing for family law cases contribute to her successful outcomes in and out of the courtroom. Ms. Maxwell firmly believes in educating her clients in all aspects of their cases and works to negotiate the results they deserve.. Ms. Maxwell graduated from Columbia University in 2002 and is a 2005 cum laude graduate of Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar and the Bar of the State of New York.

Alexander Levy is well-versed in general commercial, matrimonial, trusts and estates, and landlord/tenant litigation. He is noted for his compassion for his clients and the zeal he brings to each of his cases.. Lex, as he is known to his friends, has been involved in numerous litigations over the years including landlord/tenant litigations and disputes between cooperative boards and sponsors, contractors, architects and engineers. He is also experienced with litigating disagreements between fight promoters, between fighters and promoters, between fighters and sanctioning organizations, matrimonial disputes, business divorces, traffic law violations, collections and white collar fraud.