Sheldon M. Greenbaum

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Sheldon M. Greenbaum: Attorney with Greenbaum & Doran, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Beta Gamma Sigma. Village Justice, Port Washington North Village Court, 2005—. Associate Editor, New York University Review of Law & Social Change. Formerly with: Parker Chapin Flattau & Klimpl (predecessor to Troutman Sanders, LLP), 1974-1978; Hess Segall Guterman Pelz & Steiner (predecessor to Loeb & Loeb, LLP), 1978-1981. Adjunct Associate Professor of Business Law, New York University Stern School of Business, 1978-1983. Neutral Evaluator, Pilot Matrimonial Alternate Dispute Resolution Program, New York Supreme Court; Board of Appeals of Village of Port Washington North, Member, 1980-1989; Chairman, 1989-2005.

Areas of Practice (21)

  • Family Law
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Estate Litigation
  • Divorce
  • Annulment
  • Marital Agreements
  • Post Divorce Modification
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Spousal Support
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Legal Separation Agreements
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Wills
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Visitation Rights

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
New York University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1971
Law School Attended:
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1974
Year of First Admission:
1975
Admission:
1975, New York; 1978, U.S. Supreme Court; 1986, U.S. Court of International Trade; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; 1975, U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Memberships:
Association of the Bar of the City of New York; New York State (Member, Family Law Section, 1982—) and American (Member, Family Law Section, 1982—) Bar Associations.
Military:
U.S.A.R., Army Security Agency, 1970-1976
Birth Information:
Brooklyn, New York, July 1, 1950
Reported Cases:
Petracca v. Petracca, 101 A.D.3d 695, 956 N.Y.S.2d 77 (2nd Dept. 2012); Rubin v. Rubin, 275 A.D.2d 404, 712 N.Y.S.2d 626 (2nd Dept. 2000), lv. app. denied 95 N.Y.2d 958, 745 N.E.2d 394, 722 N.Y.S.2d 474 (2000); Rattner v. Rattner, 4/25/91 N.Y.L.J., p. 26, col. 2 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Co. 1991); Lewis v. Lewis, 103 A.D.2d 714, 478 N.Y.S.2d 11 (1st Dept. 1984); Gihon LLC v. 501 Second Street, L.L.C., 306 A.D.2d 376, 761 N.Y.S.2d 276 (2nd Dept. 2003); Natole v. Natole, 256 A.D. 558, 682 N.Y.S.2d 864 (2nd Dept. 1998); Rubin v. Rubin, 262 A.D.2d 390, 690 N.Y.S.2d 742 (2nd Dept. 1999); Manowitz v. Senter, 62 A.D.2d 898, 406 N.Y.S.2d 466 (1st Dept. 1978), app. dismd. 45 N.Y.2d 819, 409 N.Y.S.2d 209 (1978); Ashil U.S.A. Holdings Corp. v. Cimerring, 273 A.D.2d 41, 708 N.Y.S.2d 865 (1st Dept. 6/6/2000); Romanello v. Hirschfeld, 63 N.Y.2d 613, 468 N.E.2d 701, 479 N.Y.S.2d 519 (1984), rev'g for reasons stated in dissent at 98 A.D.2d 657, 470 N.Y.S.2d 328 (1st Dept. 1983); Metromedia, Inc. v. Tax Commission of the City of New York, 106 Misc. 2d 1001, 436 N.Y.S.2d 837 (Sup. Ct. Bronx. Co. 1981); Trustees of Hanover Square Realty v. Weintraub, 52 A.D.2d 600, 382 N.Y.S.2d 110 (2nd Dept. 1976); Seymour Winick, Inc. v. Ariana Realty Co., 171 A.D.2d 785, 567 N.Y.S.2d 506 (2nd Dept. 1991); Barkon Realty Corp. v. MJD Management Corp. 249 A.D.2d 102, 670 N.Y.S.2d 771 (1st Dept. 1998); Giglio v. Kessler 54 A.D.2d 556, 386 N.Y.S.2d 1008 (2nd Dept. 1976); St. Eve International Inc. v. U.S., 11 C.I.T. 224, 1987 WL 8808 (CIT 1987); In re Candor Diamond Corp., 30 B.R. 17 (S.D.N.Y. 1983); Alpex Computer Corp. v. Pitney-Bowes, Inc., 417 F. Supp. 328 (S.D.N.Y. 1976); Norwegian American Cruises v. Empress Travel Franchise Corp., 1984 W.L. 1431 (S.D.N.Y. 1984); Land Mine Enterprises v. Sylvester Builders, 74 F. Supp.2d 401 (S.D.N.Y. 1999).
ISLN:
906903597

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/08/15 in Divorce

    Mr. Greenbaum is a "lawyer's lawyer". He has an excellent command of the subject matter and a tenacious but compassionate style of representing his clients. He is well respected by the bar.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/07/15 in Matrimonial Law

    exceptionally fine matrimonial lawyer and civil litigator. integrity, judgment, commitment to his clients. a class act all around.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/11/18 in Family Law

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

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 02/28/15 in Matrimonial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/28/15 in Matrimonial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/23/15 in Family Law

    I have sufficient confidence in Sheldon Greenbaum's ability that I have referred many clients to him over the past 25 years.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/21/15 in Matrimonial Law

    Sterling character, consummate gentleman, and excellent advocate -- truly preeminent

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/20/15 in Matrimonial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/20/15 in Matrimonial Law

    Mr. Greenbaum has been my adversary in the past and he impressed me as a very fine advocate for his client and an excellent attorney.

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