Best Lawyers in New York, United States for Family Law
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Jessica joined Mason Law & Mediation, LLC as a partner in 2025 and has been practicing family and matrimonial law for nearly twenty years. Prior to joining MLM, Jessica was a partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP, where she was Co-Chair of the Mediation and Collaborative Law Practice. After spending the first half of her career litigating matrimonial matters, Jessica has spent the last decade focused on helping her clients resolve family law matters outside of court. As a te...
Mr. Greifer regularly handles matrimonial matters involving large and complex marital estates. Mr. Greifer has a well-earned reputation for strategic thinking, financial acumen and successful representation of clients in all facets of matrimonial litigation. Mr. Greifer’s litigation track record and professional reputation often fosters a conducive environment for settlement without the need for litigation, although if litigation is necessary, Mr. Greifer is an effective, efficient and ...
Michael Fried is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Michael, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pamela M. Sloan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Pamela M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elliot J. Wiener co-chairs the firm's New York Matrimonial & Family Law Department. A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers with over 40 years' experience practicing family law, he concentrates his practice in the areas of matrimonial and family law including divorce, custody/visitation, support, and related matters. He has a particular interest in child custody and visitation issues and in trial work. Mr. Wiener is also a trained mediator and has been selected by other ma...
Samuel J. Ferrara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Samuel J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Florence Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Florence, who practices law in Latham, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Florence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Eleanor B. Alter brings a wealth of experience to Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, having been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s top family law attorneys. Eleanor has represented high profile clients, as well as numerous business owners, attorneys and professionals, and their spouses. She has also acted as an expert witness as to New York law and as co-counsel with attorneys in other jurisdictions and has argued appeals in the various judicial departments of New York Stat...
Emma Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Emma, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Elizabeth A. Sopinski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Elizabeth A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jenna Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jenna, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jenna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Justine Stringer represents high-net-worth individuals in complex and often high-conflict matrimonial and family matters. She has extensive appellate court experience, practicing in the Appellate Divisions and the Court of Appeals. In addition, Justine has a particular focus on international child custody and international child abduction disputes, and has established herself as a go-to practitioner in the small community of lawyers who specialize in proceedings under the Hague Convention on ...
Reid Olexa Bloom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Reid Olexa, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Reid Olexa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alyssa Cannizzaro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Alyssa, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alyssa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew R. Petroski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Andrew R., who practices law in Binghamton, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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