John Anthony Pappalardo

John Anthony Pappalardo

Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence ...
  • New York
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John A. Pappalardo is a Partner in the law firm of Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari. He has been an active matrimonial practitioner for 32 years handling moderate to very complex litigation involving matrimonial and family law cases. He oversees a very experienced matrimonial department. He also has a private matrimonial mediation practice, is certified in matrimonial collaborative law, sits as a matrimonial arbitrator, and is New York State Certified as an attorney representing children. He has served as Guardian Ad Litem in matrimonial proceedings and is admitted to the State and Federal Bar in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. He is a member of the Bar for the United States Supreme Court and the International Association of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Westchester Bar Association and their Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolutions subsections. He is a referral attorney for the State Department for Missing and Exploited Children, representing parents who have had their children abducted. John is on the Executive Committee of the Westchester County Bar Family Law Section and is a Board Director of the Westchester County Bar Association. John is a member of the American Arbitration Association and has taught Arbitration and Mediation programs for the AAA. He has spoken in the field of Domestic Relations law on behalf of the Westchester County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and National Business Institute. He is a former member of the Berkeley College Paralegal advisory board; a former visiting professor at Pace University Law School and an existing visiting professor teaching Arbitration and Mediation at Hofstra Law School. He is a former adjunct high school instructor teaching Trial Preparation. John is a 1983 graduate of Ithaca College with a BA degree and a 1986 JD graduate from The New England Law School.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express accepted.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari
- Current
Education
New England Law | Boston
J.D. (1986)
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Ithaca College
B.A. (1983)
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Awards
10 Best Attorneys 2019
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
10 Best Law Firms Farber, Pappalardo & Carbaroni
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019 Nationally Ranked - Top 10 Attorney Award
National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2019 Best Law Firms in NY - 1st Tier Rankings
U.S. News & world Report
2019 for Family & Divorce Law
Lawyers Distinction
10 Best 2018
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Selected in 2018
Super Lawyers
10 Best 2017
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Selected in 2017
Super Lawyers
National Pro Bono Award
Legal Services of Hudson Valley
10 Best 2016
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Selected in 2016
Super Lawyers
Best Law Firms in New York First Tier Rankings
U.S. News & World Report
10 Best 2015
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Best Law Firms in New York First-Tier Firm Rankings
U.S. News & World Report
Volunteer Attorney Certificate of Appreciation
Ninth Judicial District's Supreme Court Westchester County Uncontested Divorce Clinic
Professional Associations
American Arbitration Association
Member
Current
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
Current
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Pace Law School
Visiting Adjunct
Current
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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Referral Attorney
Current
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United States Bankruptcy Court Mediation Panel
Member
Current
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International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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New York State Attorney for the Child Panel
Member
Current
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New York State Council on Divorce Mediation
Member
Current
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Academy of Family Mediators
Member
Current
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Westchester County Civil Arbitration Panel, Family Law Section
Inactive Member
Current
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New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Current
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Westchester County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Berkeley College Paralegal Advisory Committee
Current
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Soundview Prep Trial Program
Former Adjunct
Current
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Westchester County Real Estate Assessment Arbitration Panel
Inactive Member
Current
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American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Member
Current
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Association for Conflict Resolution
Member
Current
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Columbian Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Columbian Lawyers of Westchester County
Member
Current
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National Arbitration & Mediation, Inc.
Member
Current
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New England Law / Boston Alumni Association
Member
Current
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Lewisboro Lions Club
Member
Current
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Association of Collaborative Lawyers of Rockland-Westchester
Participating Attorney
Current
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New York State Bar Association House of Delegates
Member
- Current
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New York State Bar  # 2093888
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
We All Need Somebody To Lean On: Using The Law To Nurture Our Children, Beginning with Third Party Visitation
Pace Law Review
Revisiting Arbitration Within Domestic Relations
Westchester Bar Magazine
The Unanswered Questions Lingering Among Family Lawyers Two Years Following the Supreme Court’s Ruling That Same Sex Couples May Not Be Deprived the Right to Marry
Westchester Bar Journal
Revisiting ADR in Domestic Relations Law
Westchester Bar Journal
Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
Westchester County Bar Association
New York State's Refusal to Promote Visitation Between Foster Care Children and Their Extended Family
Westchester Bar Journal
Speaking Engagements
Tax Consequences of Divorce, Divorce Law Guide from A to Z
Matrimonial Actions, Practical Skills - Basic Matrimonial Practice
How to Handle a Custody Case, Part II, Family Court Practice - Custody, Child Protective Proceedings and Ethics
Ethical Considerations, Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes During Divorces
Child Custody and Visitation Rights, Family Law from A to Z
Basic Matrimonial Practice, Practical Skills - Basic Matrimonial Practice
Certifications
Matrimonial Collaborative Certification
Matrimonial Collaborative Certification
Matrimonial Mediation Certification
Center for Family and Divorce Mediation
Websites & Blogs
Website
Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari
Blog
Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari Blog
Legal Answers
Contact & Map
Farber, Pappalardo & Carbonari
200 East Post Road
White Plains, NY 10601
Telephone: (914) 761-9400
Fax: (914) 761-0747