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Explore New York attorneys like Kelly Rau, Kenneth Eiges, Kevin Colwell, Kevin Krupnick, Kevin Mackay, Khadija Misuraca, Kiersten Schramek, and Lauren Hunt. in cities like Babylon, Albany, Poughkeepsie, White Plains and Albany. These attorneys specialize in Divorce & Separation in Zip codes like 11702, 10279, 12205.
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Kelly Rau

Firm: The Law Office of Glass & Rau, P.C.
72 East Main Street, Suite 3 , Babylon , New York 11702
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
KELLY RAU is a partner at the Law Office of Glass & Rau P.C., located in Babylon Village, New York. Her practice primarily focuses on matrimonial and family law matters, Wills, Trusts and Estates and civil litigation. In 2005, Mrs. Rau joined the firm as a full time matrimonial paralegal while attending law school. After graduating law school in 2009, she worked as a corporate attorney in New York City at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. In 2013, she returned to Glass & Glass as a full-time attorney. In 2018 she was named a partner and formed Glass & Rau, with Maureen Glass. Her practice currently focuses on representing clients in uncontested and constested divorce actions and child custody proceedings in Suffolk County and Nassau County. As an experienced divorce attorney, Mrs. Rau prides herself on giving her clients devoted one on one attention and sound legal advice on complex issues such as division of assets in divorce proceedings, child support and child custody.. Mrs. Rau graduated from Hofstra University in 2005 and she earned her law degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 2009. At St. John's, Mrs. Rau was the Executive Managing Editor of the New York Real Property Law Journal and an Article and Notes Editor for the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review and she graduated at the top of her class. During law school she was on the Dean's List and she won numerous awards for scholastic excellence. Mrs. Rau is admitted to the bar of the State of New York since 2010 and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and Suffolk County Bar Association. Mrs. Rau was awarded the NY Metro Rising Stars Award for Super Lawyers in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kristen Browde

Firm: Browde Law, P.C.
63 Ridgewood Terrace , Chappaqua , New York 10514
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
For the past 21 years I've worked to offer creative and cost effective solutions to life's biggest problems, focusing on divorce, family law or when you've been sued.. Sometimes it's prudent to settle. Sometimes you have to fight. I'll offer you guidance, but the decision on what path to take - settlement or litigation - will always be your decision to make, because it's your case, not mine.. Whatever your situation, you can discuss it with me in complete confidence. Call today to arrange a consultation.. I keep flexible hours to make handling your matter easy, and accept major credit cards for your convenience.. We're here to serve those with concerns about legal issues, but we've taken prudent steps to reduce the possibility of exposure to the Corona Virus. All of our staff are not just vacinnated, they're boosted as well.. You can contact us via e-mail () or phone - and we can set up a secure video conference so that we can help with any issue that arises - including document signings. Note that while physical access to the New York Courts has been somewhat restricted. electronic filing remains available, and we're ready to deal with any situation that arises.. ---. Caution: getting an answer from me via this site does NOT create an attorney client relationship. Be careful! Do not post admissions or identifying information in your questions, and do not send confidential information in your first e-mail if that is your first contact with any attorney, including me!
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Laura Mintz

Firm: Barrocas, Mintz, Misuraca & Record, P.C.
585 Stewart Avenue, , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Laura A. Mintz is a partner at Barrocas, Mintz, Misuraca & Record, PC. Ms. Mintz is an experienced family law attorney who works with her clients to develop a strategy tailored to achieving a successful resolution, whether through litigation or a negotiated settlement. Ms. Mintz has focused her practice exclusively to the litigation and negotiation of complex divorce matters, representing clients including lawyers, doctors, business owners, executives, professionals, and their spouses.  She has successfully litigated cases to conclusion involving small businesses, executive compensation plans, trusts, and high-conflict custody matters. Ms. Mintz educates clients about the divorce process and offers a fair and realistic assessment of their case. She believes in working with clients to execute a successful strategy.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Laura Hoffman

Firm: The Hoffman Law Firm, LLC
28 Corporate Drive , Clifton Park , New York 12065
Practice Areas: Civil , Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Elder , Estate Planning, Family , Federal , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Ms. Hoffman limits her practice to divorce and family law matters. This includes a wide array of legal issues ranging from domestic violence, custody and child support, to post judgment actions. She is well-versed in business valuations, enhanced earnings, distribution of professional degrees and other matters surrounding property distribution. Her goal is to combine the facts as the client presents them with the law as she knows it to achieve the client's objectives. She also works diligently to resolve matters before court intervention is necessary. When this is not possible, she is prepared to take the case to trial and has significant trial experience.. Ms. Hoffman's academic distinctions make her well-suited for the practice area. She received her Juris Doctor with Honors from Syracuse College of Law in 2005. There, she was awarded the Excellent Achievement in the Study of Trial Practice award by the College of Law, as well as bestowed a Certificate of Specialization in Family Law & Social Policy. She began her practice in this field as a Student Attorney in the Children's Rights and Family Clinic representing clients in court even before graduation.. Ms. Hoffman knows that family conflicts are highly stressful and emotional. She has dedicated her career to helping clients obtain solutions. As a wife and mother, she understands the sensitivity of these issues and will take the time to understand and concerns and develop a tailored legal strategy to meet your needs. Ms. Hoffman resides in Clifton Park with her husband and two young sons.  She is a novice photographer in her limited free time and an avid television watcher.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Latonia Early

Firm: Friedman & Friedman
666 Old Country Road , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Lara Traum

Firm: Law Firm and Mediation Practice
108-18 Queens Boulevard, Suite 502 , Forest Hills , New York 11375
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Lara Traum is a lawyer and mediator with The Law Firm and Mediation Practice of Alla Roytberg, P.C., offering assistance in prenuptial, postnuptial, matrimonial, real estate, and trust and estate matters. Lara is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. She is fluent in Russian.. Lara received her Juris Doctorate from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, cum laude, with a Concentration in Family and Matrimonial Law and a Jacob Burns Medal for Scholastic Achievement. She received a Bachelor of Arts from New York University. In law school, Lara was the Editor-in-Chief of the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution. She won first place at national and international Cyberweek eMediation competitions, as well as second place in the Northeast Regional ABA Representation in Mediation Competition.. Lara is a member of the New York State Council on Divorce Mediation, the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Families and the Law, the Queens County Bar Association's Solo and Small Law Firm Committee, and the New Jersey State Bar Association's Young Lawyer's Division. She is a past member of the New York City Bar Association's Alternative Dispute Resolution and Children and the Law Committees, as well as the Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York. Lara is also on the Board of Directors of the Townsend Harris High School Alumni Association, and was previously on the Board of Directors of COJECO (Council of Jewish Emigre Community Organizations).. Lara’s writing on mediation and family law has appeared in numerous publications, including the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution and the Family Court Review. Lara's writing on mediation and family law has appeared in numerous publications, including the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution and the Family Court Review. Noted publications include:. Before pursuing her mediation career, Lara worked with the Zamir Choral Foundation. In addition to conducting a HaZamir chapter, Lara sang as a soprano and soloist with the Zamir Chorale, performing in venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Lance Howard Meyer

Firm: Law Office of Lance H. Meyer, Esq., PLLC
3 Dakota Drive , Lake Success , New York 11042
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Family
I am dedicated to providing top quality legal representation to all of my clients.  I focus on each and every client's individual needs and goals, working vigorously to allow my clients to achieve them.  I am available to my clients 24/7 should they need me.  I am honest with all of my clients and will always advise my clients as to what I believe is in their best interest.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Kyle Starks

Firm: The Colwell Law Group, LLC
200 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 224 , Albany , New York 12203
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Matrimonial and Family Law Attorney
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Kristin Arcuri

Firm: Kristin Langdon Arcuri
701 Seneca St Ste 609 , Buffalo , New York 14210
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Family , Real Estate , Divorce & Separation
Born and raised in Buffalo, NY,  I am very proud to be one of the founding partners of Bennett Schechter Arcuri & Will, LLP.  Focusing my practice primarily in the area of Matrimonial law, I handle all aspects of divorce and post-divorce proceedings, as well as child custody, support and vistation matters. I am experienced trial attorney as well as a trained mediator and collabortive lawyer for those clients that are looking for alternatives to litigation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Kimberly Nelson

Firm: The Nelson Law Office P.C.
2249 Derby Road , Baldwin , New York 11510
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Divorce or separation can be a traumatic experience. The process is often unnecessarily litigious. Where possible, Ms. Nelson resolves matters through negotiated settlements and mediation. When that is not possible, she works hard to get the right result and make a difficult time easier for her clients.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Kenneth Eiges

Firm: Eiges & Orgel, PLLC
233 Broadway , New York , New York 10279
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Attorney Kenneth Eiges has handled more than 3,000 divorce cases over the last 35 years. A skilled divorce mediator and an equally powerful litigator, he has earned an AV®Preeminent™ Rating with Martindale-Hubbell® - the highest rating possible from this trusted service - as well as a perfect 10.0 “Superb” rating from Avvo. Ken has a keen understanding of the interplay between the legal system and the emotional needs of his clients – an insight which makes him an effective advocate who is able to craft strong, lasting divorce settlements. He has appeared on television and hosted radio shows, and has also given numerous lectures and had several works published on family law topics.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kim Rayner

Firm: RAYNER LAW GROUP PLLC
One Blue Hill Plaza , Pearl River , New York 10965
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Kim M. Rayner  has over 30 years of experience as a matrimonial lawyer. As such, she has extensive litigation skills, developed through trials regarding custody, maintenance, child support, and equitable distribution.. Ms. Rayner’s experience is shown through her ability to form a trusting and enduring relationship with her clients. She zealously advocates for her client in and out of the courtroom, and is an effective negotiator. Ms. Rayner always implements the best possible strategy in order to best suit her client’s needs and achieve each of their goals. She will guide the client through the entire process, considering each and every issue and explain the potential outcomes to her client. She is honest, caring, and will fight to achieve her client’s goals.. Ms. Rayner is a court approved mediator in New Jersey.. Ms. Rayner is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, Rockland County Bar Association, and Rockland County Women's Bar Association.. Areas of Admission:. Ms. Rayner has practiced in State and Federal Courts throughout New York and New Jersey.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kim Ciesinski

Firm: Kim M. Ciesinski, Esq.,PLLC ADR Law
One Old Country Rd - suite 210 , Carle Place , New York 11518
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
For over 25 years, my legal career has been focused exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. I represent clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including divorce, custody, parenting schedules, support, equitable distribution, pre- and postnuptial agreements, and post-judgment proceedings.Sadly, the word "divorce" has become synonymous with "destruction." But it does not have to be that way. I believe that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit in the most cost effective way with the least amount of emotional distress as possible. To that end, my practice focuses on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement in litigated matrimonial cases as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation. My goal is to ensure that my client's interests are heard, understood and acknowledged so that the work of restructuring can occur and a fair settlement can be reached as early as possible. A strong advocate for families, I am certified in mediation from the Ackerman Institute for the Family and highly trained in Collaborative Interdisciplinary Practice from the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. I am also a Special Master for the Nassau County Supreme Court, appointed by Judges to assist in resolving highly contentious matrimonial cases before trial.In addition to my professional legal experience, I am active in fundraising, philanthropy and community work through several organizations, including Girls Inc., Long Island, The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, The Safe Center, Hofstra University’s Women in Leadership Initiative, and the Energeia Partnership at Molloy College.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Kim Cardalena

Firm: The Law Office Of Kim Cardalena
31 Stewart Street , Floral Park , New York 11001
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Kim Cardalena, Esq., is a knowledgeable, successful,  effective and compassionate mediator as well as a proficient litigator and aggressive attorney. She has extensive experience advising clients in all aspects of matrimonial law.  She will get you what you are entitled to in an amicable way.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5

Kiersten Schramek

Firm: Ressler & Associates
222 Bloomingdale Rd Ste 302 , White Plains , New York 10605
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Khadija Misuraca

Firm: Barrocas, Mintz, Misuraca & Record, P.C.
585 Stewart Avenue, Suite LL-30 , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: Family , Divorce & Separation
Khadija Misuraca is a partner at Barrocas, Mintz, Misuraca & Record, P.C. Throughout her professional career, Ms. Misuraca has zealously represented clients in all areas of family law. Since licensed to practice, her primary area of concentration has been in divorce and family law, handling mid-sized as well as high asset divorce and family law cases including those that involve child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, property and asset division, post judgment modifications, domestic violence and all other aspects of family law. Ms. Misuraca is a strong and devoted advocate for clients and is dedicated to guiding them through the emotional and financial hurdles that come with divorce proceedings. Ms. Misuraca prides herself with practicing with sensitivity and is committed to her clients and their cause, recognizing that divorce and child custody are intensely personal. When you are represented by Ms. Misuraca you can rest assured that you are in the capable hands of an experienced levelheaded divorce attorney.. In addition to representing clients in contentious divorces, Ms. Misuraca, a trained mediator through The Center for Mediation in Law, offers flat-fee divorce mediation for couples who wish to engage in a less adversarial process. Ms. Misuraca has also been a fierce advocate for those in need having worked with the Safe Cebter formerly the Coalition of Domestic Violence to represent clients on a pro-bono basis in matrimonial matters where the clients are victims of domestic violence.. Ms. Misuraca received her J.D. from Hofstra University and her B.S. from the State University of New York at Binghamton. At Hofstra Ms. Misuraca was a member of the Family Court Review where she was an editor of the Matrimonial Newsletter.. Ms. Misuraca is a member of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and Nassau County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Kevin Mackay

Firm: Law Office of Kevin MacKay, PLLC
12 Walker Rd , Poughkeepsie , New York 12603
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
I started the practice of law as an Assistant District Attorney in Dutchess County at age 24.   It is there where I quickly gained experience as a trial attorney having completed over 30 Jury trials during my approximatly five years with the office.  Since then I have done hundreds of both Jury and bench trials ranging from Murder cases to Divorce litigation.  I bring this extensive trial experience to the table to benefit my clients in the negotiations knowing that if needed and called upon we can bring the appropriate position before the Court at trial.. Having grown up in the Mid-Hudson Valley and  practiced  here my entire career I am invested in my community.  I attented high school at Roy C. Ketcham obtained my BA at Marist College and my Juris Doctorate at Albany Law.  I am a father of 4 wonderful children and the Law firm actively donates and sponsor to various youth baseball, soccer and basketball teams. Our firm believes it is important to give back to the community that has givien us their trust and who we have been particpants in our entire lives.. I meet new people going through difficult times every week and love coming to work every day knowing that there will be new problems that I can use my skills to help solve and help others move past troubled times.. .
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Kevin Krupnick

Firm: The Krupnick Firm
267 Sea Cliff Avenue , Sea Cliff , New York 11579
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Bachelor of Arts, 1993 University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut.. Wholesale Apparel Manufacturer, Seventh Avenue, New York, N.Y. 1992 - 1998.. Financial Consultant, 1998 - 2003. Juris Doctor, Touro College, January 2005. Kevin Phillip Krupnick was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1970. He was raised on Long Island, and grew up in the Towns of Lido Beach and Merrick. Kevin graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, New York in 1988. Since 2006, he resides in the the City of Glen Cove, on Long Island's North Shore.. Kevin attended the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Hartford, in West Hartford, Connecticut, and obtained his Bachelors of Arts in 1993. After his graduation from Hartford, Kevin worked in the Wholesale Apparel Industry, in New York City, where he worked in product design and development, production sourcing, production management, private label product development, marketting and merchandising. Kevin worked in the Children's, Young Miss, Junior, Missy, and Young Mens markets. Kevin worked with US domestic manufacturing resources in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Florida, as well as foreign production sources in Central America, Egypt, Greece, Morocco, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India. Kevin keft the wholesale apparel industry in 1998.. In 1998, Kevin entered the Financial Services Industry, working with Prudential, and he became a Financial Advisor. In 2001, Kevin began working with Financial Institutions, providing in-house Financial Consulting within a Savings Bank, and in 2001 Kevin entered Tourou College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. Kevin remained in financial services until 2003 while attending law school. In 2004, Kevin spent his last year of law school completing his pro-bono internship at the Nassau County District Court, and workin for in house staff counsel at GEICO. In January of 2005, Kevin graduated law school, having obtained two CALI achievement awards during his attendance. Since that time, Kevin has worked in private practice, and in 2008, he formed The Krupnick Firm, PC a general practice law firm specializing in Family Legal Matters, Wills, Estate Planning, and Real Estate. In 2009, Jennifer Drossman, Esq., and Kevin opened Drossman-Krupnick Legal Group at Village Square,on Brewster Street in the City of Glen Cove.. Kevin has published op-eds in Egyptian magazine, Al Haram, concerning the Israeli-Palestinean land conflict, and in that 2004 article, he advocated peace and expressed the importance for both Israeli and Palestinean forces to stop spilling blood for soil. See .. Since 2009, Kevin has been handled a plethera of post judgment matters in one of the most noteable recent Nassau County Child Custody cases, Mohen v. Mohen. As counsel for plainiff-father, who had married and divorced a Russian national, wherein in a decision after trial rendered by the Nassau County Supreme Court granted said mother custody of the parties infant child, but that decision thereafter having been reversed by the Appellate Division Second Department, see Mohen v. Mohen, 862 N.Y.S.2d 75, 53 A.D.3d 471 (2008), Motion for leave to appeal denied, see 11 N.Y.3d 710 (2008), plaintiff-father maintains custody of the parties infant minor, and has continued to endeavor legal battle with regard to his residential custody and mother's visitation. Thus far, Kevin has diligently assisted plaintiff-father in assisting plaintiff-father in limiting the infant minors exposure to his physical and emotionally abusive mother. Kevin continues to represent plaintiff-father and others like him in the Metro New York area, who are victims of immigration fraud and anchor baby scams.. Although not his area of expertise, Mr. Krupnick has successfully brought forward patent and trademark infringement cases under the Lanham Act, and continues to endeavor in negotiation of resolution of same in Adamovich v. ABC Family. See .../case_id-294927 and also see ?id=49330. Kevin Phillip Krupnick, Esq., is presently admitted to practice law the Courts of New York State, and the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Also, Kevin is presently an active member of the Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County Bar Association, NYS Bar Association and American Bar Association.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kevin Colwell

Firm: The Colwell Law Group, LLC
200 Great Oaks Blvd. , Albany , New York 12203
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Upon graduation from law school Kevin took a position as an Assistant Public Defender for Columbia County.  During his two years in the public defender's office Kevin gained valuable experience in all types of family court matters including custody, abuse/neglect and support.  In 2000 Kevin accepted a position with the Albany law firm Roland, Koblenz & Petroccione, LLP where he gained additional civil litigation, real estate and surrogates court experience.  In 2005 Kevin, Emilio Petroccione and Carl Ferrintino formed Colwell, Ferrentino and Petroccione, LLP.  In 2008 Mary Colwell joined the firm.  Today, Kevin and Mary lead a team of over twenty at the Colwell Law Group, LLC helping families successfully navigate child custody and divorce litigation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Lauren Hunt

Firm: Lauren L. Hunt, Esq., PLLC
125 Wolf Road , Albany , New York 12205
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Lauren has dedicated herself to helping individuals with their family legal matters since 2009.  She has extensive experience representing clients in separation, divorce, child custody, child visitation, paternity, child support, maintenance (alimony), pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and post-judgment enforcement and modification matters. Lauren is also trained in the practice of Collaborative Divorce - a non-adversarial method to divorce that is focused on achieving a civil, respectful and fair divorce outside of court. Lauren also maintains an active adoption practice as well as an estate planning practice.. Family problems must be resolved quickly, cost-effectively, and in a way that addresses the client's short and long term needs in a practical way. Lauren understands this and works to craft individualized solutions that are practical, realistic, and account for each client's unique facts. Whether the matter is resolved in court or at the negotiation table, Lauren advocates for her clients in a professional and zealous manner while remaining sensitive to the many emotions and concerns that are a natural part of any family issue. She truly enjoys the work she does and the clients she has had the privilege to represent.. Lauren was named to the Super Lawyers list in the area of Family Law in 2014-2019 and has received other awards in recognition of her professionalism and advocacy in the areas of Family and Matrimonial Law.. Lauren's other involvements in the legal and non-legal community include: serving on several committees for the New York State Bar Association, sitting on the Board of the Collaborative Divorce Association of the Capital District and the Board of the Shaker Heritage Society, and volunteering her time as a foster parent for a local dog rescue.. Whenever she has a free moment, Lauren can be found hiking a mountain with her husband, tackling a new home improvement project, or spending time with her beloved rescue dog, Sam.

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