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Robert Z. Dobrish

New York, NY recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989
Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP

11 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Family Law

Biography

Senior partner in one of the premier matrimonial firms in New York City, known as a consummate professional: litigator,negotiater, settler and someone who is both a thinker and thoughtful, caring and compassionate. he leads a group of attorneys who practice in that tradition. He is a teacher, lecturer and writer and for decades his articles and lectures have been well received by bench, bar and numerous specialty groups including accountants, mental health professionals and students of all kinds. He graduated from Columbia College and New York University School of Law. After practicing criminal defense law through the 70's he turned to matrimonial and family law, in which he has specialized since the late 70's. He is a leader of the Bar, being a member of various associations, including the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. In all of these associations he has held office and/or done committee work in the area of family law. He has been included in Best Lawyers in America for over 20 years, holds the highest rating in Martindale Hubbell, has consistenly been named as a Superlawyer, and has been mentioned as one of the Best Lawyers in New York by New York Magazine in every one of its issues.
Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP

11 Best Lawyers awards

Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP logo

Overview

  • New York University, J.D., graduated 1965

  • Interdisciplinary Committe on Family Law and Mental Health - Founding Member
  • Matrimonial Law Section New York County Law Assn - Former Chair
  • Family Law Section New York State Bar - Member Executive Committee
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • Interdisciplinary Committe on Family Law and Mental Health - Founding Member
  • Matrimonial Law Section New York County Law Assn - Former Chair
  • Family Law Section New York State Bar - Member Executive Committee
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Fellow
  • New York University, J.D., graduated 1965

Client Testimonials

I, friends, and clients have been counseled by Bob Dobrish for more than 30 years. I refer to him without hesitation. He has great knowledge of the law, is accessible to his clients, and without sacrifice to an appropriate result, has great empathy for the trauma on children and the other issues that marital problems present.

Donald Schupak (Schupak Group, Inc.)

New York, NY

I have known Robert Dobrish for close to 30 years now. He is an experienced, skilled, legal professional who has successfully represented me in several divorce cases. He is an excellent communicator and negotiator, and I was exceedingly happy with his results on my behalf. Bob is always responsive and very ethical in his approach to all my legal needs - and I am a very demanding client!

David Berley (Walter & Samuels, Inc.)

New York, NY

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Family Law
Special Focus:
  • Child Abuse
  • Child Custody
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Relations
  • Equitable Division
  • Grandparents' Rights
  • Marital Settlement Agreements
  • Paternity
  • Prenuptial Agreements

Case History

Cases
  • Kosovsky v Zahl
Establishing $300,000 cap on child support formula
  • Mars v Mars
In highly contested matter where parties could not get along but children loved and were loved by both parents father had the right to participate in decision making through establishment of zones of responsibility.
  • Anonymous v Anonymous
Children aged 10 and 8 had the right to select their own attorney in a contested custody matter and father ordered to pay fees.

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