Donna M. Genovese

Donna M. Genovese, Esq. is a partner of GOLDSCHMIDT & GENOVESE, LLP. Ms. Genovese has dedicated her practice to the field of matrimonial and family law for over thirty (30) years. Ms. Genovese’s experience includes all aspects of matrimonial matters, including negotiation, litigation and drafting of separation and settlement agreements. Ms. Genovese is also trained in the Collaborative Law and Mediation processes. Ms. Genovese regularly handles complex matrimonial matters which include issues involving child custody, support and valuations. Ms. Genovese practices primarily in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties as well as Orange, Dutchess, Bronx and New York.

Ms. Genovese is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; member of the Board of Governors of the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2018 through present, 2014-2016 and 2008 through 2011); Vice President of New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2017- 2018); listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2008 through present); and New York Super Lawyers (2008 through present); Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of New York, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys Inc., (2015 through present); Immediate past President of the Rockland-Westchester Association of Collaborative Lawyers (2015 through present), past Vice-President (2007 – 2014) and past Treasurer (2005-2007); member of the New York and Connecticut State Bars; member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York State Bar Association Family Law Section, Westchester Bar Association, Westchester Bar Association Family Law Section, Westchester Women’s Bar Association, Rockland County Bar Association and Rockland Women’s Bar Association. Ms. Genovese has lectured for the Westchester County Bar Association, co-authored a lecture for the New York State Bar Association, and acted as Recent Decisions Editor for the Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section Domestic Law Review in the year 2009 and been recently certified by the Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, to participate in the Attorney for Children Panel and Appellate.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Board of Managers, N.Y. Chapter, 2005—). Rockland Westchester Association of Collaborative Lawyers (Vice President, 2007—; Treasurer, 2005-2007). Listed: The Best Lawyers in America; Top Attorneys in the New York Metro Area. Lecturer: "A Roadmap Through New York Divorce Proceedings," National Business Institute; Current Case Law Ground for Divorce and Maintenance.