Monroe Family Lawyers

Anthony Buono is among the leading domestic relations attorneys in the Capital District. Since 1996 he has represented clients in the Family Courts and Supreme Courts of the Capital District. His practice is concentrated in domestic relations matters, including divorce and other family law matters.

In January 2015, Anthony Buono was admitted to the prestigious National Advocates as one of the Top 100 matrimonial Attorneys in New York State. He also is one of the few attorneys in the Capital District rated as Superb 10.0 by the online legal services website Avvo.

Anthony Buono is a cum laude graduate of both Albany...

Ian S. Mednick, Esq. is an experienced and aggressive attorney in New York State, and has been specializing in matrimonial and family law for ten years. The Law Offices of Ian S. Mednick handles all aspects of family law and we also offer mediation services as well. Our firm specializes is providing individualized and aggressive representation so that our client feel like they are not just a file number. Mr. Mednick is an accomplished trial attorney who is available 24/7 for his clients and provides them with a sense of security and attention that is...

Robert Grossman focuses his practice in the area of matrimonial and family law, and also practices in the areas of real estate, commercial litigation and appeals. Understanding that clients often prefer to resolve their disputes out of court, Mr. Grossman is an adept negotiator who seeks creative solutions to complex issues. But, when settlement cannot be achieved, he aggressively pursues his client's goals without losing sight of the repercussions. From the outset Mr. Grossman works with his clients to determine their goals and develop a detailed plan. The absence of a properly developed plan could be compared to taking...

I view my role as helping my clients understand what the legal system can and cannot do in resolving their disputes with their spouse or former spouse, ensuring that they obtain an equitable resolution of their dispute, and assisting them in dealing with the emotional turmoil that often accompanies a divorce or post divorce proceedings. My goal is to avoid unnecessarily increasing the tension level between the parties, or to “pour gasoline on the fire” simply to satisfy a misdirected client, and thereby increase the animosity (and legal fees) to everyone. However, when justified, I will thoroughly and aggressively...

I am a Matrimonial and Family Law attorney. In addition to my private practice I am on a number of panels where I can be appointed to represent adults who cannot afford an attorney or children. This experience has given me a unique perspective so that I can see each case from multiple points of view while still advocating strongly for my client.

Kelly M. Curro has been a practicing Attorney for 23 years. She has varied experience in the general practice of law including civil litigation, criminal defense, real estate and business matters. Her active practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law benefits from her varied legal background to best serve the diverse needs of her clients. Ms. Curro represents clients in divorce, separation, custody, paternity, child and spousal support, property distribution, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and post-divorce issues such as enforcement and modification. Her goal is to assist clients to achieve clear and practical resolutions during...

Mathew B. Tully, Esq. is the Founding Partner of Tully Rinckey PLLC. Mat concentrates his practice on the representation of military personnel and federal government sector employees. He has represented federal employees before such federal agencies as the MSPB, EEOC, and OSC and in court before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Before launching his legal career, Mat served for three years in the U.S. Army as a field artillery officer. After suffering from military discrimination at the hands of his employer, Mat received his juris doctorate from career...

As the managing attorney at Hedayati Law Group P.C., Al Hedayati is a compassionate family law attorney serving Long Island, Manhattan, and the surrounding areas. Mr. Hedayati is able to provide counsel and support for clients facing a wide range of issues, including divorce, child custody, debt division, and more. He has an extensive legal background, bringing years of seasoned counsel and experience to the table. Mr. Hedayati also has experience handling immigration and bankruptcy matters, which commonly inter-relate with divorce and family law issues, further equipping him to take on tough cases. He is an active member of many...

Max Smelyansky, who grew up in Bethlehem, graduated from Manhattan College earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in economics. He then graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law, in Maryland. After graduating from law school, Max Smelyansky developed his law practice in Albany, specializing in Traffic Defense Law, Personal Injury Law, Landlord / Tenant Law, Family Law and Estate Planning Law.

Experienced legal representation for divorce, separation, family law, child custody, child support, criminal law, DWIs / DUIs and traffic tickets, civil and commercial litigation, contract negotiations, business contracts, mediation, corporate formation, real estate transactions, wills and probate, throughout Greene, Albany, Columbia, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties.

Riley T. Perry has been an Associate with Palermo Law, P.L.L.C., since 2016. Riley received her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, magna cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2012, where she was a starter for the women’s varsity lacrosse team for four years, as well as team captain. Thereafter, Riley attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2015. During her time at Hofstra Law she was a member of the Hofstra Law Review where she served as an Associate Editor.

Throughout law school Riley immersed herself...

Trial Practice beginning in law school through my career as a Prosecutor and continuing in my own practice that I run with my husband, Anthony C. DiPaolo. My courtroom skills allow me the ability to cross over into many practice areas including but not limited to criminal, matrimonial, family and personal injury law. Our firm also specializes in Wills, Trusts and Estates as well as Real Estate. I have appeared on 48 hours Hard Evidence on CBS and American Greed on CNBC regarding my role as a Prosecutor of a Bank Robbing former stock broker. Including the practice of law,...

Since being admitted to the NYS Bar more than 25 years ago, Debra L. Rubin has concentrated her practice in the field of family and matrimonial law, handling matters of all levels of complexity. In addition to successfully negotiating and litigating in these areas, she also handles appeals. She is also a member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals and has been trained in both mediation and collaborative law.

Ms. Rubin has been selected to New York Super Lawyers every year since 2011 and was further honored with a listing in The Ten...

Attorney Natasha Meyers received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1996 from Hunter College. In 2003, she received her Juris Doctorate from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, where she graduated magna cum laude. Ms. Meyers began her legal career at one of the largest law firms in Long Island, where she focused her practice on commercial litigation in federal and state court. In 2003, Attorney Meyers was admitted to practice in the state of New York and in 2004, she was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern...

Issues having to do with divorce or other complicated family matters can be extremely difficult for everyone involved. If you are in need of assistance from a divorce or family attorney in Melville, New York or a surrounding area, Rubenfeld Law Firm can offer you just what you need. With the main goal to limit the damage and maximize the legal benefits, the attorneys at this firm can handle your divorce and all of the other issues surrounding it. Some of these related issues include child custody, property division, and alimony, just to name a few. This firm handles a...

I have over 30 years of matrimonial and family law experience as an attorney. I also have advanced training in divorce mediation and have a divorce mediation practice.

When you are getting ready to file for divorce, it is essential that you retain the representation of an attorney who will do everything in their power to protect the well-being of you and your family. With nearly three decades of experience in family law, Attorney Hagney knows exactly what it takes to help a client go through divorce in a manner that is as efficient and painless as possible. As a member of the New York Bar Association, the Suffolk County Bar Association, the Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association, and the Huntington Lawyers Association, Mr. Hagney has the resources...

Law is a third career for me. I had been a teacher, the owner of CAMCO Button, Inc. in NYC and now a matrimonial attorney for the last 15 years. In addition to the traditional litigation associated with matrimonial law, I also am a Mediator and have been trained in Collaborative Law.

Kristen Cahill, a Long Island based attorney practicing in multiple areas, with a focus on Family/Divorce Law and Traffic/Criminal law. Call 516-477-3504 to schedule a free consultation.

Suffolk County Divorce Attorney

Ms. Singer has practiced law in Nassau County and Suffolk County for 25 years. In addition to litigating cases in the Supreme and Family Courts, her practice includes Collaborative Law and Divorce Mediation (two non-adversarial approaches to divorce where the parties and professionals work cooperatively together, in a private setting, to create mutually advantageous solutions). The parties retain the decision-making rather than deferring decisions to a Judge or third party. The collaborative and mediation processes preserve privacy, encourage the self-determination of the parties, minimize conflict and damage to the parties and their children, and resolve the issues...

Mr. Theadore has practiced in Sullivan County, New York since 2012. He is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law (JD, 2011) and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Elmira College (BA, 2008). He also has experience clerking for a Sullivan County Court Judge, interning with the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office, and advocating for clients in Syracuse City Court as a member of Syracuse University’s Criminal Defense Clinic.

His law firm, John R. Theadore - Attorney at Law, PLLC, is a country law firm focused on providing the highest quality legal services to its clients...

Former Wall Streeter with many years of experience in Finance and Business Management. The skills developed there have translated into a great edge in zealously representing legal clients.

Michael is an Associate for Tully Rinckey PLLC. Michael is a proud graduate of Albany Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate and stood out as an award-winning student. While attending the program, Michael concentrated his studies on Estate planning, graduating with honors and cum laude in his class. Prior to earning his JD, Michael gained experience in several legal fields. Most recently Michael worked for the Federal Highway Administration, submitting motions in Federal court in the areas of environmental law and labor law. At the Appeals Board of the Department of Motor Vehicles, Michael analyzed individual appeals and...

Said (Sa-eed) Ibrahim is a fierce advocate for his clients, and practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law, concentrating on divorce negotiation and litigation, custody, child support, and adoption issues. Mr. Ibrahim has extensive experience in representing clients in both Supreme and Family Court, as well as negotiations of resolutions of these matters. Mr. Ibrahim is committed to identifying the unique factors that apply to each individual case, and coming up with a legal plan which best serves each client. Whether this means aggressive compromise and settlement pursuit, or creative discovery and trial tactics, clients will always...

Robert A. Macedonio, Esq. (Bob) is one of the founding partners of the firm and a seasoned trial attorney with over 25 years of litigation experience. In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the firm with practice groups that include criminal defense, matrimonial and family law, estate planning and real estate Mr. Macedonio is actively involved in all aspects of the firms’ transactions and litigation practice areas. After serving as a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney where he started his career, Mr. Macedonio entered the private sector concentrating in the fields of criminal law, matrimonial law and real estate. Mr....

As a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, LEGAL – The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York, as well as the Collaborative Law Association of New York, Inc, Ms. Spirio knows how to help her clients by providing experienced and personal legal services. Since 1986 Ms. Spirio has served Long Island families and individuals in the following Practice Areas: * Collaborative Law * Non-traditional Family Law * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) representation * Prenuptial and Domestic Partnership Agreements * Divorce and Separation Mediation * Real Estate Law * Trusts, Wills and Estates

Ms. Jesselson is a founding member of Abraham & Jesselson Law Group, LLC. She is experienced in all matters of matrimonial and family law proceedings, including contested and uncontested divorces, custody and visitation proceedings, child support and family offense proceedings, obtaining and opposing requests for financial support and issues of equitable distribution. She routinely appears in court to orally argue motions and hearings. She is well-versed in negotiating and settling matrimonial matters. If a resolution is not possible, she zealously represents and protects her clients’ rights and interests in hearings and trials. Ms. Jesselson is experienced in all phases...

Lori Nevias is a Long Island based lawyer who practices in courts all over New York, and takes on clients in and out of New York state. A skilled practitioner and compassionate advocate, she has successfully litigated personal injury, malpractice, real estate, civil rights, family law and estate law cases for over 20 years. An insightful counselor with a wide and deep range of experience, she has also successfully advocated for clients in real estate and business transactions, and areas of law ranging from copyright infringement to adoption.

Lee Rosenberg is a partner at Saltzman Chetkof & Rosenberg LLP in Garden City, New York. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys and of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is presently Vice Chair of the Nassau County Bar Association Matrimonial Committee and a member of the Family Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Lee is a trial and appellate litigator of over 20 years with experience in all phases of matrimonial and family law practice. "AV Pre-Eminent" peer-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is...

The Law Office of Vanessa Icolari handles a variety of Trusts and Estates Law, Elder Law, Family Law, Business Law and Special Needs Planning matters. Vanessa offers free initial consultations, bilingual Spanish/English assistance, and Notary Public services. Vanessa R. Icolari, Esq. is a graduate of Columbia Law School and a member of the New York State Bar Association. Vanessa has been licensed to practice law in New York since 2010, and has worked in a variety of legal sectors including government, judicial, non-profit, and corporate. In college and law school Vanessa interned for an New York...

John Virdone, Esq. is a founding partner of The Virdone Law Firm, P.C. Prior to founding the firm, John was a senior associate at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. He has a multi-faceted background in complex civil litigation, business law, and family law. John is a recognized expert on complex custody matters and is the regular attorney lecturer for local chapters of national organizations representing grandparental rights.