Heidi Harris joins MSSG as partner after more than twenty-five years with one of Manhattan’s most elite matrimonial and family law firms. She represents clients in a wide variety of complex matrimonial matters involving equitable distribution and custody disputes, child and spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and appeals. A skilled negotiator of settlement agreements, Heidi is also proficient in all aspects of litigation and has tried cases in both Supreme and Family Court. Her nearly three decades as a matrimonial practitioner have provided her with the experience and insight to understand there is no “one size fits all” approach to divorce and that each client’s story is their own.
Heidi is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter (New York Chapter Board of Managers 2011-2017; 2019-2021; Vice President, New York Chapter, 2014-2016), a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and a member of the American Bar Association (Family Law Section), the New York State Bar Association (Family Law Section) and the New York City Bar Association. Since 2009, she has been selected to the Super Lawyers list, and has had the distinction of being named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in New York City in 2011 and 2012.
Heidi has lectured on the subject of matrimonial law for the New York State Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New York Chapter), the American Society of Appraisers (New York Chapter), and InMotion, where she has served as a mentor.
LECTURES
Are Psych Evals Still Valuable in Child Custody Disputes?
May 14, 2016
Matrimonial Trial Institute I – Burden Of Proof
October 23, 2012
Matrimonial Trial Institute II – Proving Your Support Case: Income Available For Support
June 11, 2012
Practical Skills – Family Court Practice: Ethics in Family Court Practice
May 21, 2012
Practical Skills – Family Court Practice: How To Handle A Custody Case
January 6, 2009
The Law Review – What Are The Courts Really Doing?
November 12, 2008
Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Discovery
September 4, 2008
Practical Skills – Family Court Practice: Support, Family Offense Proceedings and Ethics
August 21, 2008
Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Discovery
July 12, 2007
Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Ethics and Professionalism
August 11, 2005
Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Particular ‘Substantive’ Motions During a Matrimonial Case
April 10, 2002
Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Ethics and Professionalism
April 8, 2001
PUBLICATIONS
The Intersection of Fine Art and Divorce
September 1, 2017
AWARDS
Named Top Rated Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers New York
Named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in New York City
2022
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent,® Peer Review Rating. This is the highest possible attorney peer review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.
ASSOCIATIONS
Fellow, of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter (New York Chapter Board of Managers 2011-2017; 2019-2021; Vice President, New York Chapter, 2014-2016)
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Member, American Bar Association Family Law Section
Member, New York State Bar Association Family Law Section
Member, New York City Bar Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New York Chapter, Board of Managers, 2011; Vice President, 2014-); American Bar Foundation.
