Lydia A. Milone

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Lydia A. Milone: Attorney with BodnarMilone LLP
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Biography

Ms. Milone is a member of BodnarMilone LLP and an experienced matrimonial litigator, having so limited her practice over the course of the past 30 years. She has represented matrimonial litigants in the Counties of Westchester, New York, Kings, Nassau, Suffolk and Putnam in both Supreme and Family Court, and in the Appellate Divisions of the First and Second Departments. She is a member of the Family Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association, the Westchester County Bar Association and the Westchester Women’s Bar Association. She is also a member of the Executive Committees of the Family Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) and the Westchester County Bar Association (“WCBA”), served as Vice-Chair and Chair of the WCBA Family Law Section and is currently a Co-Chair of the Long Range Planning Committee of the Family Law Section of the NYSBA.

She is a founding member, past-Vice President (2003-2005) and past-President (2005-2007) of the Association of Collaborative Lawyers of Rockland-Westchester, a member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, is a member of the Board of Managers of the New York Chapter and previously served as a Vice President of said Chapter.

She periodically lectures for the Family Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association and the Westchester County Bar Association, was Editor-in-Chief (2000-2008) of, and been published in, the Domestic Law Review, a quarterly publication of the Family Law Section of the Westchester County Bar Association. She co-authored an article entitled "Judicial Alchemy: Turning Losses into Marital Assets", which was published in the Spring, 2000 and Millennium issues of the Family Law Review, a publication of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. Ms. Milone has been included in all editions of New York Super Lawyers from inception to date and in Best Lawyers in America since 2007. Since 2008, she has been included in Who’s Who in America and is a recipient of the Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award. Based on peer review, Ms. Milone has been named Best Lawyers 2020 Lawyer of the Year in matrimonial and family law
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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Matrimonial Law
  • Family Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Baruch College, C.U.N.Y., B.A., magna cum laude, 1979
Law School Attended:
Fordham University, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Connecticut; 1990, New York
Memberships:
Westchester County Bar Association (Member and Officer: Family Law Section Co-Chair, 2010-2012; Chair, 2012-2014; Executive Committee, 2002-; Officer 2006-) and New York State Bar Association (Member: Family Law Section; Executive Committee, 2008-; Co-Chair, Collaborative Law Committee, 2008-); Lecturer; Westchester County Women's Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section); Association of Collaborative Lawyers of Rockland-Westchester (Founding Member and Vice President, 2003-2005; President, 2005-2007); New York Association of Collaborative Professionals,2007-; International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.
Birth Information:
Brooklyn, New York, September 24, 1956
ISLN:
904760611

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 10/12/21 in Divorce

    Lydia is an inspired and committed advocate who manages her cases with passion, enthusiasm, and honesty.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 10/01/21 in Family Law

    Lydia Milone is an exceptional attorney. She is professional and knowledgeable of the law. On a case that Lydia and I had together, she was thorough and thoughtful in searching for creative solutions to resolve a difficult case.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/30/21 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/30/21 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/27/21 in Divorce

    Lydia is direct and willing to be balanced in managing client's expectations. She is very knowledgeable and hard working. She has expertise both on the litigation side of the practice, and has strong insights as a Collaborative Professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 09/27/21 in Family Law

    Lydia is a highly ethical and skilled matrimonial and family law attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/27/21 in Divorce

    Lydia is an excellent attorney and very respected in the legal community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/26/21 in Family Law

    Lydia is one of the finest Family Law attorneys and practices at the highest ethical and legal standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/23/21 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/23/21 in Family Law

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

I had the good fortune of retaining Lydia Milone for my divorce proceedings in 2019, and I say this with the utmost respect and gratitude- Lydia is a lioness; ferocious in her client’s defense and p...

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