Harper College, State University of New York at Binghamton, B.A., 1973; University of Oregon, M.S., 1974
Law School Attended:
Pace University, J.D., 1980
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, New York; 1982, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1982, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York; 1987, U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
909120250
Areas of Practice (15)
Family Law
Adoptions
Child Custody
Child Support
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Guardianship
Paternity
Premarital Agreements
Spousal Support
Unmarried Couples
Visitation Rights
Orthodox Jewish Divorce
Tax
Bankruptcy & Debt
Peer Reviews
5.0/5.0(1 review)
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 Partner
on 10/26/11
in Matrimonial Law
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