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Divorce & Separation lawyers in New York Russ Marnell to Steven Levine

Explore New York attorneys like Russ Marnell, Ryan Riezenman, Sabby Santarpia, Samuel Ferrara, Sandra Radna, Sari Friedman, Saul Edelstein, and Steven Levine. in cities like Melville, Buffalo, Melville, Garden City and White Plains. These attorneys specialize in Divorce & Separation in Zip codes like 11747, 11530, 10606.
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Russ Marnell

Firm: MARNELL LAW GROUP, P.C.
On Huntington Quadrangle , Melville , New York 11747
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
The family divorce lawyers of Marnell Law Group, P.C. concentrate their practice in divorce, custody, and all areas of family law. The award winning law firm offers complex family law counseling and provides expertise in matrimonial law requiring settlement or litigation. Russell I. Marnell, P.C is one of Nassau and Suffolk counties most esteemed family divorce law firms, providing exceptional client representation for more than 25 years. Our team of family divorce attorneys will help you navigate the many intricacies of divorce and family law. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your individual situation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Sharon Faulkner

Firm: Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner
301 Manchester Road, Suite 201 , Poughkeepsie , New York 12603
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
I was raised in Dutchess County and returned to New York in 2001 after practicing law in Hawaii for nine years.. My background includes family law, estate planning, consumer rights, and all facets of poverty law, and I now concentrate my practice in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law.  I have expanded my practice to include Collaborative Divorce as an alternative to traditional litigation as I believe it is a far better way to resolve family conflict.  I am also a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers so I can stay abreast of the constant changes in this area of the law.. I was previously been appointed as Attorney for the Child to represent the interest of minor children involved in custody and visitation disputes by Dutchess County Supreme Court and Family Court Justices and I received the Dutchess County Family Court’s “Law Guardian of the Year” award in 2008.. AREAS OF PRACTICE:DivorceAlimony & Spousal SupportChild SupportCustody & VisitationFamilyCollaborative Law. BAR ADMISSIONS:Hawaii, 1992District of Columbia, 2001New York, 2002U.S. District Court District of Hawaii, 1995U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2002. EDUCATION:Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts, May, 1992 J.D.Douglass College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, May, 1989 B.A.. HONORS AND AWARDS:Recipient, Dutchess County Bar Association “Law Guardian of the Year” Award for 2008BV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:Member, Hawaii State Bar Association, 1992 – PresentMember, District of Columbia Bar Association, 2001 – PresentMember, New York State Bar Association, 2002 – PresentMember, Dutchess County Bar Association, 2002 – PresentImmediate Past-President 2016-2017; President 2015-2016; President-Elect 2014-2015; Vice President 2013-2014; Secretary 2012-2013; Assistant Treasurer 2011-2012Member, Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, 2002 – PresentMember, American Bar Association, 1992 – PresentMember, Rotary Club of Maui, Maui, Hawaii, 1994 – 2000Rotary Club of Maui, Maui, Hawaii, 1996 – 1997 Community Service DirectorRotary Club of Poughkeepsie, Poughkeepsie, New York, 2004 – 2005 MemberMember, Maui County Bar Association, 1992 – 2001Member, Maui County Estate Planning Council President 1995-1996Member, Dutchess County Family Court Advisory Board, 2007 – PresentDutchess County Bar Association Grievance Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Fellow. VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY:Member, Vassar Brothers Hospital Foundation Board, 2017 – Present. PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS:Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Kauai County Branch Lihue, Hawaii, Managing Attorney, 2000 – 2001Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Database Manager, 2000 – 2001Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Maui County Branch Wailuku, Hawaii, Managing Attorney, 1997 – 2001Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Maui Branch Wailuku, Hawaii, Staff Attorney, 1996 – 1997The Law Office of Judith L. Neustadter Wailuku, Hawaii, Of Counsel, 1994 – 1996Hawaii Lawyer’s Care/AmeriCorps National Service Maui, Hawaii, Attorney, 1994 – 1995Foley Maehara Judge Nip & Chang, nka Brooks Tom & Miller Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii, Associate, 1992 – 1993Ostertag O’Leary & Barrett, Associate, 2001 – 2008. FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES:Phi Alpha Delta
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Steven Kommor

Firm: Law Office of Steven Kommor
425 Broadhollow Road , Melville , New York 11747
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Over the course of the last twenty eight (28) years, Mr. Kommor has established himself as one of the most prominent attorneys in the areas of Divorce Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law.  To this end, Mr. Kommor has repeatedly proven his superior courtroom skills and negotiation techniques which have led to extremely favorable outcomes for his clients.   After graduating law school, Mr. Kommor served as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. As a prosecutor, Mr. Kommor conducted numerous trials and argued extensively before the New York State Appellate Division. In addition, Mr. Kommor served as a prosecutor in the Domestic Violence Unit where he investigated and prosecuted family offense cases. At the conclusion of his tenure at the District Attorney’s Office, Mr. Kommor entered into private practice. Since that time, Mr. Kommor has concentrated in the areas of Criminal Law, Matrimonial Law, Family Law, Appellate Advocacy and Trial Advocacy. Mr. Kommor has acquired significant experience in the handling of complex matrimonial cases involving issues of child custody, support, equitable distribution, and asset evaluation.  In addition, Mr. Kommor's services have been utilized by numerous prestigious law firms as trial advisor and counsel.  Further, Mr. Kommor has lectured on behalf of the Nassau County Bar Association and New York Legal Institute.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Steven Klein

Firm: Steven H. Klein & Associates, P.C.
40 Garden Street , Poughkeepsie , New York 12601
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
For more than two decades, Attorney Steven H. Klein has been committed to helping his clients navigate the often overwhelming and lengthy process of dealing with legal family matters. Steve uses his extensive knowledge of complex New York family laws and great attention to detail to help his clients navigate divorce, negotiate child custody, and fight for their rights in family court. He believes in treating the attorney-client relationship as a team, working with his clients one-on-one to understand the unique details of their specific circumstances and help them assess their legal options. While he always tries to come to a swift settlement on behalf of his clients, Steve is also prepared to aggressively advocate for their best interests at trial. When you need the assistance of a Poughkeepsie family lawyer, you can rely on Steven H. Klein & Associates. Call the firm to schedule a free consultation.. To learn more about Attorney Klein, visit his Attorney Profile page in his website.
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Stephen Gassman

Firm: Matrimonial Caselaw Corporation
595 Stewart Avenue , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Stacy Wardle

Firm: Blumberg, Cherkoss, Fitz Gibbons & Blumberg, LLP
330 Broadway Ste 1 , Amityville , New York 11701
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Practice Areas:. Admitted: 1990, New York and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York. Law School: Hofstra Law School.,1989. College: Hunter College., 1986. Member: Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County and New York State Bar Associations.. Born: Bronx, New York, May 31, 1964. Stacey A. Wardle graduated from Hunter College with a BS in 1986 and them completed her Juris Doctorate at Hofstra University in 1989.  She was admitted to the Bar immediately thereafter in 1990 and has been with Blumberg, Cherkoss, et al. since 2010 and provides personal service with excellence.
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Stacia Garcia

Firm: Family Law Research & Writing Services
9 Maple Court , Cortlandt Manor , New York 10567
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Sherene de Palma

Firm: Hannon De Palma - White Plains
445 Hamilton Ave , White Plains , New York 10601
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Sherene De Palma brings over two decades of legal experience to her clients, combining deep litigation skills with a commitment to conflict resolution. A graduate of Pace University, she earned her Juris Doctor in 1999 and an MBA in International Finance in 1994. During her time at Pace, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Pace Law Review and later became a Professor of Law. She began her career as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Charles L. Brieant in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, an experience that shaped her understanding of judicial decision-making.Sherene has held key positions at top law firms, including Coudert Brothers and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, where she handled high-value litigation in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, construction, and securities. In 2012, she co-founded Hannon De Palma & Associates LLC, a full-service litigation and mediation firm focused on delivering results-driven legal solutions.Beyond the courtroom, Sherene has been an active community leader and elected official in New York. She continues to shape the legal field as an adjunct professor at Pace University, guiding aspiring attorneys in professional development and legal strategy.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Sharon Hoskins

Firm: Hoskins, LLP
600 Third Avenue , New York , New York 10016
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
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.
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Shari Rackman

Firm: Law Office of Shari B. Rackman
120 White Plains Rd Ste 420 , Tarrytown , New York 10591
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Ryan Riezenman

Firm: Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, P.C.
1055 Franklin Avenue , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
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Shari Gordon

Firm: The Law Office of Shari R. Gordon
40 Triangle Center , Yorktown Heights , New York 10598
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
2022 Lawyer of Distinction Recognizing Excellence in Family and Divorce Law. 2021 TOP FAMILY LAWYER IN THE HUDSON VALLEY. Shari Gordon is a 39 year trial attorney in the practice areas of divorce and family law and provides Collaborative and Mediation Divorce. 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Vice President of the Women's Bar Association of the State of New York ("WBASNY").
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Shany Kirshner

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

Shana Curti

Firm: Orsetti & Curti, PLLC
1130 N. Broadway , Massapequa , New York 11758
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Shana L. Curti has been representing clients in family law matters since she began her legal career.  A graduate of New York University and St. John's University School of Law, Ms. Curti has represented clients in all aspects of Family Law matters, including divorce (uncontested and contested), custody/visitation, child support and spousal support, and Orders of Protection.  Ms. Curti is an able and experienced Mediator and collaborative attorney for those who wish to resolve their differences in an amicable manner outside of the courtroom setting.  She strives to resolve the issues confronted by the Firm's clients through agreement where possible, and is an assiduous advocate when negotiations are contentious.  Should it be necessary, she is a strong litigator who has tried cases before the Supreme Court and Family Court achieving favorable decisions.  She is also knowledgeable about fire department, police department, and union pension plans, as well as all other general practice areas offered by the Firm.  Ms. Curti is admitted to practice in the State of New York, and she is a member of the Matrimonial Law and Family Court Law & Procedure Committees of the Nassau County Bar Association.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
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Saul Edelstein

Firm: Matrimonial Caselaw Corporation
595 Stewart Avenue , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: General Practice, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
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Sari Friedman

Firm: Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law
666 Old Country Road , Garden City , New York 11530
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Attorney Sari Friedman is a Long Island divorce lawyer at Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law whose extensive list of accolades testify to the quality legal counsel she provides. Not only does she have more than 35 years of experience, but she has received the following awards and honors:. Divorce can be an extremely arduous and stressful legal process that Attorney Friedman is prepared to bear on your behalf. She has extensive skill in handling a wide range of issues that may arise in your case, such as those involving child custody, child support, and visitation. Turn to Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law when you need excellent and experienced counsel!
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
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Sandra Radna

Firm: Law Offices of Sandra M. Radna, P.C.
200 Broadhollow Road, Suite 314 , Melville , New York 11747
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
The stated hourly rate is for divorce and family court cases.  For medical malpractice and personal injury, there is no fee unless we obtain compensation for you.  For residentrial real esatte closings, we charge a flat rate fee.  I have been practicing law since 1993.  There are 3 attorneys at the firm and we also have 5 support staff.  Our clients tell us that in addition to being pleased with the results that we obtain for them, they are very happy about the communication and relationship that they have with us.  They are always kept in the loop and their input is wlecomed throughout the duration of the matter for which we are representing them.  We have expertise in the areas of divorce, family law, personal injury, medical malpractice and residential real estate closings.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Samuel Ferrara

Firm: Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP
3 Dakota Drive , Lake Success , New York 11042
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Contracts, Estate Planning, Family , Real Estate , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
Samuel J. Ferrara is an executive partner and co-director of the Matrimonial Law department at Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf, LLP.. Mr. Ferrara represents a variety of clients in a range of matrimonial and family law issues, as well as transactional, corporate and commercial matters. He has particular expertise with contested custody cases, high net worth cases and commercial transactions.. Mr. Ferrara counsels clients throughout all phases of the divorce and separation process, including custody/parental access disputes and support/property distribution issues. He also assists clients in resolving corporate and commercial issues. His experience includes transactional work such as buy/sell agreements for multimillion dollar entities and smaller, individual transactions. These include such issues as employment, shareholder and partnership agreements, licensure issues, and real estate and general business/corporate consultation.. A top litigator and negotiator, Mr. Ferrara was recently granted Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, named one of the Top 10 Matrimonial and Family Attorneys Under the Age of 45, as well as being designated as a New York Super Lawyer in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011,2012 and 2013, a distinction earned by only five percent of the lawyers in the New York metro area.. Mr. Ferrara presents numerous programs and/or teaches at various professional organizations on parent education, custody, parental access, property distribution, trial advocacy, appellate advocacy and ethics. He is also published in professional journals and newsletters. Mr. Ferrara is an adjunct Professor at Hofstra University.. He received his B.A. and M.A. from Boston University and his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law. Mr. Ferrara is one of the directors of the Parent Education and Custody Effectiveness program (P.E.A.C.E.), Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), the American Bar Association, the Nassau and Suffolk County Bar Associations.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Sabby Santarpia

Firm: Santarpia Law
872 Elmwood Avenue , Buffalo , New York 14222
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
For over twenty-five years Sabatino (Sabby) Santarpia, Esq., has been in private practice, providing high-quality legal service for the Buffalo area and surrounding communities.. Over the years he has achieved an impressive reputation for his knowledge of the law, zealous representation of his clients, treatment of his clients and above all else, Mr. Santarpia is a trial lawyer with significant trial experience.. Mr. Santarpia’s clients consistently express their appreciation for his thorough understanding of the local legal landscape, as well as his sense of compassion, personal attention to their case and positive results.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Steven Levine

Firm: Steven Jon Levine
222 Bloomingdale Road , White Plains , New York 10606
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
For more than 40 years, I have assisted clients in the resolution of Family Law issues. My background includes hosting "Radio Lawyer" and writing the newspaper column "Please Be Advised".  I am co-author of "Divorce Q&A: Answers to Questions About Divorce, Equtable Distribution, Maintenance, Custody and Child Support" (rev. 2013).. I am an experienced mediator and arbitrator, having served as a member of the arbitration panels of the New York City Civil Court and the American Arbitartion Association. I have been continuously listed in "Who's Who in American Law" since 1983.

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