Jacqueline Newman

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Jacqueline Newman: Attorney with Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Jacqueline Newman joined Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP in 1998 and is now the managing partner of the firm. Ms. Newman’s practice consists of litigation, collaborative law and mediation. She specializes in complex high net worth matrimonial cases and also in negotiating prenuptial agreements.

Ms. Newman is the author of the book, “The New Rules of Divorce: Twelve Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health and Happiness” which was published by Simon & Schuster in January, 2020. She has appeared as an expert commentator on various television and radio shows and has been quoted as an expert in numerous publications, including Fox’s Business, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, The New York Times, Woman’s Day, Glamour, the New York Post, Reuters.com, Crain’s New York Business, U.S. News and World Report, Business Insider, Time.com, USA Today, Yahoo Parenting, Woman’s Day, CNBC.com and The Huffington Post.

Ms. Newman has taught the Collaborative Family Law class for The NY Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Center for Mediation in Law, as well as the Introduction of Matrimonial Law for Collaborative Divorce Professionals for the New York State Unified Court System. At Fordham University School of Law, she taught Family Law Practice with Barry Berkman. Ms. Newman is also a Lexis Nexis Practice Adviser and has drafted practice guides for matrimonial law.

These activities and her reputation for ethical standards and professional ability among her fellow lawyers have earned her the highest rating, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell. In 2019, Ms. Newman was selected as a Family/Matrimonial attorney serving high net-worth clients in New York by Chambers and Partners, a highly respected international lawyer research company. Ms. Newman is also honored to be selected for inclusion in Thompson Reuters New York-Metro Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Attorneys since 2013, and Best Lawyers in America since 2016.
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Areas of Practice (16)

  • Divorce Litigation
  • Collaborative Law
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Family Law
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Marital Agreements
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Separation Agreements
  • Spousal Support
  • Alimony
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Paternity
  • Post-divorce Actions
  • Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Delaware, B.S., 1996
Law School Attended:
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, New York
Memberships:
Board of Directors for the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
New York State Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section)
New York State Women's Bar Association
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Former Member, Executive Board of Young Lawyers Committee)
Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York
Faculty of The Redwoods Initiative
Advisory board for Shining Service Worldwide
ISLN:
914231279

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (27 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/11/15 in Matrimonial Law

    I have known Ms. Newman since she first began as a lawyer, she is a brilliant lawyer and colleague, dedicated to accomplishing the best for her clients, in and out of court, using her many skills as a Collaborative Lawyer, Mediator , Litigator and Ap... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/04/15 in Family Law

    Ethical, honest and direct - a pleasure to work with .

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/09/18 in Divorce

    I have known Jacqueline Newman as a colleague for many years. She is professional and knowledgeable in her field. She goes above and beyond to provide the best service for her clients and I have always known her to uphold the highest ethical standard... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/19/17 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/05/17 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 02/20/15 in Family Law

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

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

    I have known Jacqueline since she was a very young lawyer. She was impressive from the start with her dedication, work ethic, knowledge and openness to learning.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/12/15 in Collaborative Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/12/15 in Collaborative Family Law

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

Jacqueline Newman has been my attorney at a very difficult time in my life and that of my family. She not only provided extremely knowledgeable and sound legal advice, she was compassionate and caring...

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