Lake Peekskill Family Lawyers

Extensive experience in contested and uncontested divorce cases , divorce mediation. Wills and probate

Our focus is in matrimonial and Family law. We have assisted thousands of clients over the last 17 years protect their rights. We aggressively handle matters such as child support, custody, asset protection, fathers rights, orders of protection, divorce and divorce mediation, modification of orders, and much more.

The complexities of family law are great and require a high level of experience, compassion, and real life understanding of what it means for a family to go through a painful legal process. As Long Island family attorneys, we have handled many family law cases and have helped individuals and families reach legal agreements that are fair and appropriate. From financial matters regarding prenuptial agreements and alimony to the painful areas of child abuse, and domestic violence, if they are in need of a family or divorce attorney Long Island families are encouraged to consult with us for advice and...

I started out by working as a volunteer attorney with various pro bono programs in New York City, including Access to Justice (handling in-court landlord-tenant and consumer debt cases, and performing consultations in family law) and the Volunteer Foreclosure Project sponsored by the Queens County Bar Association (which focuses on foreclosure settlement conferences). I gained valuable experience from these programs and started handling cases on my own in 2010, starting with landlord-tenant and consumer debt cases. I have also been a court appointed GAL, and have been appointed several GAL cases in the boroughs. My practice then progressed into some...

Alison Keil Esq. focuses her practice on family and matrimonial law and serves as a powerful advocate for all clients, guiding them through difficult divorces and complex family issues. She has appeared in Supreme and Family Courts in all five boroughs of New York City and Long Island. For well over a decade, she has represented individuals in contested and uncontested matrimonial actions, child-related matters including custody, visitation, relocation and paternity, as well as mediation and collaborative law processes. Alison regularly negotiates prenuptial, postnuptial, settlement and separation agreements, and advises clients regarding pension and retirement plans, stock options, trusts, limited...

Former prosecutor , corrections officer, private investigator, and social worker. Practicing law since 1983, admitted in NY,NJ, U.S.Supreme Court, and Eastern and Southern District courts. Lectured in Family and Matrimonial Law.

Ms. Dixon is a former I.N.S. Trial Attorney. This prior experience with the Government provides invaluable experience with helping her clients gain permanent resident status. The firm representation includes those in deportation/removal proceedings as well as those appearing before CIS. The firm also represents the LGBT community as well. The firm also represents clients in contested and uncontested divorce and custody proceedings. Ms. Dixon handles adoption cases including international adoptions. The firms personal injury practices includes nursing home & abuse,, medical malpractice and construction workplace accidents.

Attorney of Julio E. Portilla is a knowledgeable and reputable lawyer who assists clients throughout New York with bankruptcy, family law, personal injury, and real estate litigation. From individuals to business owners, Attorney Portilla is committed to providing his clients with superior legal services and top-notch legal representation. Mr. Portilla is known for advocating for his clients with compassion, assertion, and uncompromising integrity. Attorney Portilla takes great pride in using a hands-on approach, meticulous preparation, and insightful representation to fight for his clients' best interests. Individuals in need of a lawyer who brings quality, skill, and competence to depositions, hearings,...

Prior to opening his own firm, Nick worked as an associate at a general practice firm. Before that, he was a law clerk and paralegal for many years working for a variety of firms with different practice areas including, litigation, general business law, real estate, insurance defense, family law, class action mass tort law, and personal injury.

Prior to opening the Law Office of Ruth Chung, Ruth practiced exclusively in Matrimonial and Family Law with the Court Square Law Project, a sliding scale non-profit firm dedicated to helping New Yorkers of moderate means. While there, she appeared in Supreme and Family Courts in all five New York City boroughs.
During her time in law school, Ruth worked at a boutique matrimonial firm in Manhattan and participated in a family law clinic placement with the Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice, Queens office. She also interned with Brooklyn Family Defense Practice,...

Whether you are involved in or just thinking about divorce, having custody or child support issues, or planning to get married and want to make sure that your assets remain yours, you need a qualified and experienced legal expert who can make the process easier and less stressful. At the Law Office of Joseph Soffer, we provide legal counsel for all aspects of family and matrimonial law.

Our main goal is to make sure that you feel safe and your rights are protected, be it in family court for a custody or child support case or in Supreme Court negotiating an...

My Journey in Law and Education I am a Brooklyn native who studied Politics and Psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University, where I graduated cum laude. I then earned my Juris Doctorate at Washington Lee University School of Law, followed by a Master’s of Business Administration from the Stern School of Business at New York University. My Legal Career I have focused my legal career on litigation. I served as an Assistant Attorney General of New York, representing the state and its employees, including those from the New York State Department of Corrections and New York State...

Natalie is a stellar litigator and down to earth, sensible attorney who started her legal career at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office where she gained experience in the Red Zone Trial Bureau (working cases from some of the highest volume, violent crime precincts in New York), Violent Criminal Enterprises Bureau, and Early Case Assessment Bureau. She later moved to private practice, focusing on immigration law, where she never had an order of removal issued against a client, and has a 100% success rate in Special Immigrant Juvenile cases. She has also successfully handled family offense matters, which are often...

New York City Divorce Lawyer

Jason Bost has worked extensively in the legal industry assisting clients with family court matters, forclosure defense, bankruptcy, juvenile criminal matters, adult criminal matters, plaintiff (student) side special education litigation, intellectual property issues and business development and start-up projects. He has created and developed original business plans for non-profit and for-profit entities, assisted with securing project funding as well as provided project management for both domestic and internationally focused projects.

Working in the recording industry for almost 20 years, he has spent most of his time working on urban music projects, traditional and digital marketing, A&R consulting, and project management. He...

Lissett Ferreira is a partner and Chair of the Elder Law & Special Needs and Family & Divorce Law practice groups at Meenan & Associates, LLC, a boutique civil litigation law firm. Lissett’s main focus is helping people manage and plan for major life changes, including divorce, disability and death. Her primary practice areas are guardianships; estate, long-term care and special needs planning; trusts and estates; Medicaid and supplemental need trusts; divorce and family law issues; and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Lissett entered private practice in 2013, after nearly a decade of public service as a principal court attorney...

For over 10 years my Brooklyn, New York Law Office has provided low cost legal services in the areas of Divorce (Uncontested or contested), Bankruptcy, Immigration, Civil litigation and Family Law. I also specialize in Administration for Children Services (ACS) matters, cases where an individual has been accused of Abuse or Neglect. My philosophy is that clients should not be charged high fees for simple legal cases. Even in more complex matters, my fees are some of the most affordable you find in the State for a lawyer with my experience. I have appeared in Court on thousands of occasions...

Cassandra H. P. Donovan is an accomplished Attorney with a comprehensive background in complex civil litigation. She utilizes her diverse professional background and legal experience to represent clients in various phases of the litigation process. Ms. Donovan’s practice currently focuses on business litigation, trusts and estate, family law, civil litigation and insurance defense. Ms. Donovan has an extensive complex litigation background. For more than a decade, Ms. Donovan defended and managed an extensive caseload, on behalf of major corporate clients, in the Upstate New York Asbestos Litigation. Furthermore, Ms. Donovan has successfully defended officers and directors of housing...

35 years experience in divorce and family law at the trial and appellate levels.