Ira E. Garr

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Ira E. Garr: Attorney with Garr Silpe, P.C.
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Listed in: The Best Lawyers of America, 2008-2024; New York Magazine New York Area's Top Lawyers, 2008-2024; New York Times Magazine Super Lawyers Section Top Attorneys in the New York Metro Area, 2006-2024. Co-Author: "Treason, Bribery and Other High Crimes and Misdemeanors-A Study of Impeachment," 47 Temple University Quarterly, Vol. 3, 1974. Associate Adjunct Professor of Law, St. John's University, 1993. Lecturer: "ABC's of Drafting Prenuptial and Other Matrimonial Agreements," Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 1998; "Practical Skills-Basic Matrimonial Practice," New York State Bar Association, 1998, 2000; "The Expanding World of the Matrimonial Lawyer: New Cases, New Procedures and New Areas of Law - What the Matrimonial Lawyer Must Know About Orders of Protection and Criminal Law," New York State Bar Association Seminar, 1999; "The Constructing of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement: Making it Worth the Paper - or Tape- it's Recorded on," Association of the Bar of the City of New York, 1999; "A Matrimonial Law Practice Odyssey," New Your State Bar Association, 2001; "Matrimonial Law: A Case Law Up-date," New York State Bar Association, 2003; "Anatomy of Matrimonial Action," New York Law School, 2004; "Equitable Distribution 25 Years Later: Is It Necessarily Equal? Should It Be?," New York City Bar Association, 2005; "Divorce In New York In The 21st Century.. Who Gets What & How Much?," New York City Bar Association, 2007; "What's It Worth In Divorce? Appraisals of Assets," New York City Bar Association, 2008; "Recent Developments in Matrimonial Law: Tips & Techniques to Stay Ahead of the Curve," New York City Bar Association, 2009. Assistant Counsel to the Judiciary Relations Committee of the Appellate Division, First Department, 1974-1976. Law Assistant to the Justices of the Appellate Division, First Department, 1976-1977. Law Secretary to the Honorable Arthur Markewich, 1977-1978.

Areas of Practice (3)

  • Matrimonial & Family Law
  • Litigation
  • Appellate Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1971
Law School Attended:
Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., Co-Author “ Treason, 1974; Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., Bribery and other High Crimes and Misdemeanors— A Study of Impeachment, 1974; Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., ” 47 Temple Quarterly, 1974; Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., Volume 3 1974, 1974
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, New York; 1979, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1979, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Memberships:
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York; New York State Bar Association; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Reported Cases:
Matter of Steven S. v. Yelena M., 129 A.D.3d 408, 11 N.Y.S.3d 19 (1st Dept. 2015); Alexander v. Alexander, 116 A.D.3d 472, 985 N.Y.S.2d 1 (1st Dept. 2014); Alexander v. Alexander, 2016 NY App.Div. Lexis 2817 (4/19/16); Wohl v. Wohl, 63 A.D.3d 542, 880 N.Y.S.2d 481 (1st Dept. 2009); Rachimi v. Rachimi, 57 A.D.3d 277, 869 N.Y.S.2d 414 (1st Dept. 2008); Jindal v. Jindal, 54 A.D.3d 605, 864 N.Y.S.2d 5 (1st Dept. 2008); Justin v. Justin, 47 A.D.3d 615, 848 N.Y.S.2d 537 (2nd Dept. 2008); Bianco v. Bianco, 36 A.D.3d 490, 830 N.Y.S.2d 21 (1st Dept. 2007); Bartha v. Bartha, 15 A.D.3d 111, 789 N.Y.S.2d 13 (1st Dept. 2005); Investigative Group Inc. v. Trump, 196 A.D.2d 705, 601 N.Y.S.2d 907 (1st Dept. 1993); McMahon v. McMahon, 279 A.D.2d 346, 718 N.Y.S.2d 353 (1st Dept. 2001); Botwinick v. Duck Corporation, et al., 267 A.D.2d 115, 700 N.Y.S.2d 143 (1st Dept. 1999); Mercantile & General Reinsurance Co., PLC v. Colonial Assurance Company, et al, 82 N.Y. 2d 248, 604 N.Y.S. 2d 492 (1993); Zletz v. Wetanson, et al, 67 N.Y. 2d 711, 499 N.Y.S 2d 933 (1986); Herschorn v. Herschorn, 92 A.D.3d 500, 938 N.Y.S.2d 528 (2012).
ISLN:
907189716

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I had a very difficult divorce that went to trial. There was nobody better than Ira. He was knowledgeable in every aspect of the case. He directed me properly and I firmly believe that he had mine and...

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