Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP

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  • Established in 2013
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  • Manhattan divorce and family law attorneys at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP help with child custody, support, and contested and uncontested divorce in New York. Call 212-867-9123.

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About this firm

Skillful, Experienced & Effective New York Divorce Attorneys

Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP is a boutique New York divorce law firm located in midtown Manhattan. We concentrate our practice exclusively in the areas of family and divorce law, and serve clients in the greater New York City area, including Westchester, and other nearby counties such as Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk. Recognized among divorce law firms in New York, we are the only Manhattan firm specializing in litigation, mediation, and collaborative law.

Emphasizing comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge service, our New York family law attorneys offer expertise in professional trial advocacy, negotiation, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, property division, and modifications and enforcement.

Emphasizing comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge service, our New York family law attorneys offer expertise in professional trial advocacy, negotiation, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, property division, and modifications and enforcement.

Sensitivity to the Legal Issues of High Net Worth Families

Our uniquely focused practice and decades of combined experience in all aspects New York divorce law ensure we have the skill and capacity to provide the best service for our clients' needs. We have significant experience handling high net worth cases, and are skilled at preparing effective prenuptial and postnuptial agreements as well as protecting our clients' property, assets, and interests upon divorce.

Representing high net worth individuals in complex financial matters requires a sophisticated financial understanding and in depth knowledge of the law. At Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP, we pride ourselves on quality work and achieving positive and highly satisfactory results for our clients. Our skilled New York divorce lawyers are fully committed to offering each of our clients:

- Personal attention

- Prompt responses to individual needs and inquiries

- Thorough and clearly stated explanations of your options

- Creative solutions to difficult and complex problems

- An extensive menu of legal processes, including litigation, negotiation, mediation, and collaborative law

Any legal issue may be fraught with tension, especially divorce and other family law issues, but even divorce does not need to be emotionally devastating. A New York family law attorney from our firm can help individuals navigate complex and delicate matters, always working to minimize stress and strain on families. In certain select situations, mediation or collaborative law may be the right answer to resolve issues to everyone's advantage.

Contact an Experienced, Dedicated New York Divorce Lawyer Today

As a dedicated New York family law practice, we establish close working relationships with our clients, resulting in strong and effective representation and characterized by humanity, caring, and understanding. If you find yourself facing divorce or other family law issues, please contact Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP at 212.867.9123 to schedule an appointment with an experienced New York divorce attorney

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Areas of Practice (13)

  • Litigation
  • Collaborative Law
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Divorce Overview
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Appeals
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Property Division
  • Modification Enforcement

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Barry Berkman
Founding Partner
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Garden City, NY , 
New York, NY , 
White Plains, NY
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Divorce, Collaborative Law, Divorce Mediation, Family Law, Equitable Distribution, Marital Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Separation Agreements, Spousal Support, Alimony, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Settlements, Paternity, Post Divorce Modification View More

Evan D. Schein: Attorney with Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP
Evan D. Schein
Partner
4.7
16 Reviews
Garden City, NY , 
New York, NY , 
White Plains, NY
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Family Law, Alimony, Annulment, Divorce, Equitable Distribution, Legal Separation Agreements, Matrimonial Law, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce, Domestic Violence, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Domestic Relations, Domestic Partnerships, Non-Traditional Family Law, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Child Custody, Relocation View More

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Ellen Werfel Martineau
Partner
4.9
2 Reviews
New York, NY , 
White Plains, NY
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Contested and uncontested divorce, Collaborative Law, Divorce Mediation, Custody and parenting time (visitation/access), Spousal (alimony) and child support, Domestic Violence, Property division and distribution, Prenuptial, postnuptial, divorce and separation agreements, Post-judgment enforcement and modification of agreements, Custody, support and property agreements involving unmarried couples, Relocation, Appeals View More

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Kelly Kotliar
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New York, NY , 
White Plains, NY
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Divorce Litigation, Mediation, Family Law, Matrimonial Law, Equitable Distribution, Separation Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Spousal Support, Alimony, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Settlements, Post-divorce Modification, Paternity, Relocation View More

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Jessica Dahan
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New York, NY , 
White Plains, NY
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Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Post Divorce Modification, Premarital Agreements View More

Jacqueline Newman: Attorney with Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP
Jacqueline Newman
Managing Partner
4.8
30 Reviews
Garden City, NY , 
New York, NY , 
White Plains, NY
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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 View More

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Andrea Berkowitz
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Garden City, NY

Family Law

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Michael Fried
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19 Reviews
New York, NY , 
White Plains, NY
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Divorce Litigation, Equitable Distribution, Marital Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Separation Agreements, Spousal Support, Alimony, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Settlements, Post-divorce Modification, Child Custody, Child Support, Relocation View More

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (136 reviews)

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