Evan Schein is a partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, where he leads a team of 28 esteemed matrimonial attorneys in the firm’s litigation practice.
A recognized expert in matrimonial law in New York State, Mr. Schein specializes in high-net-worth and high-income divorces, along with contentious child custody cases. With extensive trial experience, he tailors unique legal strategies for each case and makes informed decisions to best serve his clients’ interests. His work has led to significant legal precedents, representing a diverse range of clients, including business owners, medical professionals, attorneys, corporate executives, and high-profile individuals, along with their spouses. Additionally, he is often engaged to negotiate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Frequently sought by media for his insights on family law, Mr. Schein has been featured in notable publications such as Forbes, Newsweek, and the New York Post. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, teaching the Divorce Process course alongside his law partner, Jacqueline Newman.
Mr. Schein leads the firm’s family law and sports practice, representing professional athletes in family law issues. His background as a former sports agent gives him valuable insight into athlete contracts and complex compensation arrangements, enabling him to provide specialized legal representation in the sports and entertainment sectors. He collaborates closely with agents, business managers, trust and estate attorneys, and financial advisors.
Since 2013, Mr. Schein has been recognized in the New York Metro Super Lawyers Edition, and he was included in Best Lawyers in 2023. He is a faculty member at the New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys and has presented numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars for various organizations. With a top rating of 10 on Avvo, he was also featured in the Westchester Business Council’s 40 Under 40 list.
As the host of the Schein On podcast, Mr. Schein conducts in-depth interviews with judges, psychotherapists, authors, athletes, and divorce professionals, discussing topics like the psychology of divorce, supporting children during divorce, recent legal developments, and financial survival during divorce.
Mr. Schein actively participates in several organizations and bar associations, including the New York State Bar Association (Family Law and Sports and Entertainment Law Sections), New York County Bar Association (Family Law Section), New York State Women’s Bar Association, American Bar Association (Family Law Section), and the Westchester County Bar Association.
