This individual is recognized as one of the top matrimonial lawyers in the United States, providing counsel in critical equitable distribution and custody cases in New York. He frequently represents high-achieving clients from finance, real estate, business, public service, and entertainment sectors. His extensive track record has led to representation in significant matrimonial matters beyond New York, including states like Connecticut, Florida, and internationally in Europe and Asia. He is a well-respected lecturer across the U.S., Europe, and Hong Kong.
While he is known for his courtroom prowess as a skilled trial lawyer, the majority of his cases are resolved through negotiation or mediation. In addition to numerous matrimonial settlements, he assists clients with prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
An author and sought-after lecturer on divorce topics, he has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania School of Law since 2003, teaching “Anatomy of a Divorce.” He received recognition on the walls of Penn Law School for his support of students and faculty.
He authored the book “Reconcilable Differences,” published by Simon & Schuster, and has been acknowledged by The New York Times as a leading divorce lawyer. In 2016, he was appointed by Governor Cuomo as Chairperson of the Judicial Screening Committee for the First Judicial Department and has held various significant roles in judicial committees since then.
A member of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, his biography is featured in several prestigious listings, including The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. He resides in New York City with his wife and has four adult children. Additionally, he has completed seven marathons and previously served as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
