Professionals – Attorneys

A good rule for going through life is to keep the heart a little softer than the head — John Graham EMPOWERMENT: collaborative matrimonial law is a powerfully effective, needs-based approach to resolving the complex and emotionally charged issues confronting divorcing couples and their children. Through this client-centered approach, Ms. Donofrio has effectively assisted divorcing parties negotiate comprehensive separation and divorce agreements with dignity and integrity in a creative and civilized manner.…

As a practitioner for more than 38 years concentrating my practice in the area of family law, I realize that divorce is a very difficult experience for everyone involved, especially the children. Collaborative Law offers an alternative, non-adversarial way for each spouse to help create solutions together for themselves and their family. I am committed to this process as it offers the entire family the best opportunity for resolving their differences in a healthy and productive fashion.…

For fourteen years I served as confidential law clerk to New York State Supreme Court Justice Robert J. Lunn. For several years during that time Justice Lunn was assigned to the Matrimonial Part and I acted as a matrimonial referee. In that capacity, I saw firsthand how the court based system is ill equipped to fairly and expeditiously resolve the issues commonplace in divorce actions without further driving the parties apart.…

I am a founding partner of our firm, which dates back to 1969. I have an active, full time pracitce and have over 45 years of experience in the Matrimonial and Family Law areas of law. I was Chairman of the New York State Bar Family Law Section, consisting of over 3,000 members throughout New York State, from 1986-1988 and a member of its Executive Committee since then.…

Mr. Bezinque assists his clients in their transition from their current relationship — marriage, domestic partnership — and into their new lives, helping them achieve a lasting resolution that meets their core needs related to their family, financial security, individual privacy and personal dignity. As a Collaborative Law attorney, Mr. Bezinque helps people simplify the confusion of the divorce process and enables them to prioritize their needs.…

I believe that Collaborative Law provides divorcing couples with a far superior method of reaching resolution than traditional litigation. By encouraging couples to maintain a civil and respectful relationship through the divorce process, Collaborative Law allows divorcing couples to come up with creative resolutions which meet the unique needs of their individual family. Prior to attending law school I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology which I believe fundamentally assists me in my practice of matrimonial and family law and specifically in my practice of Collaborative Law.…

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I represent people who are afraid of losing what is most important to them honoring the client?s need to be heard on the issues that are critical to them. My role is advisor, educator, and facilitator while my clients control the pace, the time spent in the process and the ultimate decision making. The Collaborative process is as viable for previously divorced or separated couples addressing current issues as it is for couples in the midst of their initial break-up.…

I believe Collaborative Law is the best way for most couples to resolve the issues they will encounter during a divorce. Unlike traditional divorce litigation, which is often typified by numerous court appearances, high costs, delays, and hurtful accusations, ultimately resulting in life-altering decisions being made for you and your children by a judge; Collaborative Law allows divorcing couples to maintain control over their lives during a time of great uncertainty and emotional upheaval.…

It is my goal to make collaborative law the predominant means for resolving matrimonial disputes, as it is my belief that this process does the least harm to my clients’ families.

Work and family. Two of the most important areas of life come under Jennifer Shoemaker’s purview as an attorney practicing Family Law and Labor & Employment Law. Jennifer represents clients in the full spectrum of family law issues, including divorce, custody, support actions, the negotiation of separation agreements, adoptions and prenuptial agreements. Her diplomacy, compassion and people skills are an asset to her clients, as is her extensive background in general litigation, dispute settlement and arbitration.…

Sharon P. Stiller is a member of Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Einiger’s Employment Law and Litigation practice groups. She concentrates her practice on employment law, matrimonial, and dispute resolution matters, including those addressed through mediation, arbitration and litigation. She also represents businesses in all types of litigation in federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies, including contract disputes, discrimination claims and wage disputes.…

I work with separating and divorcing clients to help them achieve the best possible outcome without escalating conflict. With assistance from caring, knowledgeable collaborative professionals, divorcing and separating couples can craft settlements that work for them and their families. As an attorney who has been practicing in the family law area for more than thirty years, I have experience in complex financial matters and in high conflict parenting matters.…

Greg Mott, a partner of the firm since 1982, maintains a practice in the areas of matrimonial and family law. Mr. Mott has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America, and as one of New York’s Super Lawyers. His legal practice focuses on counseling medium and upper income clients in the areas of matrimonial, divorce, custody, separation agreements and collaborative family law.…