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Yesenia Rivera-Sipes is a highly regarded attorney focusing on matrimonial law. A 1997 graduate of Ithaca College's Park School of Communications with a degree in Journalism, she further pursued her legal studies at The George Washington University School of Law, graduating in 2001. Ms. Rivera-Sipes initially gained experience on Capitol Hill for one year before undertaking a clerkship at the Essex County Family Court in New Jersey. Following her clerkship, she dedicated three years to advocating for children as a staff attorney at Lawyers For Children, a non-profit legal organization in New York City. Since 2007, Ms. Rivera-Sipes has concentrated her practice on matrimonial law and, after honing her skills at several prestigious firms in Manhattan, founded her own practice in 2014. Known for her adept negotiation capabilities, she frequently secures settlements for her clients, while also possessing the tenacity to pursue litigation when needed, demonstrating her commitment to advocating fiercely on behalf of her clients.

Lauren is a Partner at Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli, dedicating her practice to exclusively family law. Lauren is adept at representing clients whose cases involve sensitive matters such as infidelity, domestic violence and sexual abuse allegations. Her practice includes matrimonial matters, custody, prenuptial agreements, relocation, support, business distribution, orders of protection and the like. Lauren was lead counsel in the pivotal relocation case Lavery v. O’Sullivan, 169 N.Y.S.3d 632 (App. Div. 2d Dep’t 2022), where she successfully prevailed at both Trial and Appellate levels. Lauren has vast trial experience and is a powerful advocate in the courtroom. Lauren’s style is compassionate, confident and unwavering.. A night owl, Lauren is well-known to respond to client emergencies at all hours of the day or night. Lauren is the attorney you want on your case if you are in crisis and need someone who will drop everything to support you in a pinch. For Lauren, her cases become a part of her blood. If you want a lawyer who will give you her personal cell and be there if your world implodes, she is most certainly the right attorney for you.. Super Lawyers recognized Lauren as a "Rising Star" in 2022-2025. Lauren also received the "10 Best in Client Satisfaction" Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and was recognized as one of the Three Best Divorce Lawyers in Yonkers, New York by ThreeBestRated. She was further selected by Attorney and Practice Magazine as one of New York's top 10 Family Law Attorneys, and was honored by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as one of the "Top 10 under 40" for Family Law Attorneys in New York. Lauren served as a Committee Member of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Children and the Law.. Outside of her legal work, Lauren lives in NYC and runs an eccentric social media account for her 2 Italian Greyhounds, Gia and Jax. Lauren developed an indoor cycling program in NYC and taught Megaformer classes for 8 years. While her 5 major knee surgeries ended her Spartan and Tough Mudder days, you can still find Lauren racing to her daily fitness classes in her manual-transmission car whom she named ‘Jake’. Lauren has a long history of rescue work. Half-Israeli, Lauren is a natural leader who advocates with her whole-heart.. Lauren is a graduate of Fordham Law, graduating with the Archibald R. Murray Award, summa cum laude, and New York University, cum laude with a concentration in writing, social work and business communications.

I have practiced almost exclusively family law for more than a decade.  In doing so, I have successfully guided clients through all aspects of family law including negotiating prenuptial agreements, custody and support proceedings, divorce, and the resolution of post-divorce matters.  I recognize that family issues which lead clients to Family Court and/or Supreme Court are often life changing.  As such, my practice of law is zealous but always cognizant of the practical and emotional implications of settlement negotiations and litigation.  I am also equipped to handle related matters that often arise in the wake of family law proceedings including real estate, simple probate and administration proceedings, wills, powers of attorney, and health care proxies.  I regularly represent clients in both Supreme and Family Courts in Westchester and surrounding counties.

After my divorce in 2008, I was angrier at my lawyer than I was at my ex-husband.  I felt more taken advantage of by my lawyer than my ex.  I am committed to resolving your case as quickly and cheaply as possible.  I understand dometic violence and special needs children.  I have plenty of courtroom and LIFE experience.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Yonkers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Yonkers and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Yonkers and surrounding areas.