Jerome Alan Wisselman

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Queens College of the City University of New York, B.A., 1969
Law School Attended:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1972
Year of First Admission:
1973
Admission:
1973, New York
ISLN:
902675146
Hobbies & interests:
Media Appearances/Interviews:Guest Speaker on numerous network and local television and radio programs, discussion issues of family law impacting Grandparents, The Best Interests of the Child and Fathers' Rights' Interviewed by Newsday and Queens Courier on Family Law Issues; Designated as Family Law Expert by Newsday; MensNET TV, Father's Rights, three parts.Teaching/Lecturing:Developer/Leader, annual Legal Workshop Program for Mental Health Professionals on Matrimonial and Family Law related to patient issues; Sponsors community groups on: Pre-separation and divorce, divorce over 50, same-sex couples, grandparents rights, fathers' rights, bullying prevention; Training session presenter for Victims Information, SC Bureau on No-fault and domestic violence; Led workshops at Forestdale on fathers' rights and anger management; NYC Divorce Support Group presenter; Presenter to Divorce Financial Planners Association on support issues; Featured Speaker and Panel Member for seven Annual Town Meetings on Grandparents and Grandchildren, Sponsored by Grandparents Reaching Out(GRO), SUNY Stony Brook, School of Social Welfare and the National Association of Social Workers/NYS and other patrons; Lecturer, "Grandparents' Rights and Best Interests of the Child" at Universities and Community Orgs; Adjunct Professor Queensboro College; Lectured and trained attorneys on litigation techniques in Workshops and Universities.

Areas of Practice (15)

  • Matrimonial Law
  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Separation Agreements
  • Visitation Rights
  • Fathers Rights
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Domestic Violence
  • Business Law
  • Real Estate
  • Litigation
  • Wills
  • Marriage & Prenuptials

Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (7 reviews)
Peer Reviewed
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.1/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.1/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.1/5.0
  • Communication

    4.1/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/30/15 in Family Law

    I was involved in a particularly difficult custody/visitation matter with Mr. Wisselman. This case went on for over five years and approximately ninety (90) court dates, many of which included testimony. His representation of his client was excelle... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/21/15 in Matrimonial Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/18/15 in Divorce

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 01/18/15 in Family Law

    Mr. Wisselman is a great attorney that is well respected and highly regarded in the legal community in New York State.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/18/15 in Matrimonial Law

  • 3.2/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/03/15 in Matrimonial Law

  • 1.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 02/03/15 in Family Law

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Lawyers Client Review
4.3/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Mr. Wisselman is an excellent attorney, his understanding of how decisions can impact future consequences is very wise. I recommend him without hesitation.

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