Law Firm Overview

Biography:

Consultant, Nationally based Accounting Firm on litigation and related family law matters, 1992

Operated New York City and Westchester based law practice specializing in family and matrimonial law and litigation, 1994-to present

Connecticut based family law and litigation based practice 2001- present

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Visitation Rights
• Alimony
• Marriage Dissolution
• Post-Decree Modifications
• Legal Separation
• Property Division
• Agreements (Post-Nuptial and Prenuptial)
• Financial Planning
• Sexual Abuse
• Assault
• Domestic Violence
• Collaborative Law
• Litigation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Mediation

Honors and Awards

• State of Connecticut Bar Association, Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2004 - 2006
• Trial Skills Participant, New York Trial Lawyers, 2000
• Participated, Preparation of Legal Treatise Related to the Aged and Mental Hygiene Law Reforms of New York, Hofstra University School of Law, 1984

Classes and Seminars

• Teaching Assistant, Department of Philosophy, St. Lawrence University, 1980
• Lecturer, Nassau County Bar Association, State of New York
• Lecturer, Domestic Relations Law Review, Westchester County Bar Association, State of New York
• Lecturer, Litigation Committee, New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Lecturer, "Getting the Best Financial Settlement for your Divorce in Connecticut", National Business Institute, 2005
• Lecturer, "Effectively Using Experts in Family Law", National Business Institute, 2008
• Guest Speaker, "Women in the Judiciary: An Insider Look" (With Hon. Anne C. Dranginis), Fairfield County Bar Association, State of Connecticut, 2006
• Guest Speaker, "Luncheon with the Honorable Lynda B. Munro, Superior Court, State of Connecticut, 2008

Representative Cases

• Fink v. Fink, 582 N.Y.S.2d 726, 182 A.D.2d 669 (2d Dept. 1992)
• Bicknell v. Bicknell, 631 N.Y.S.2d 78 (2d Dept. 1995)
• Faranda v. Dolan, New York Law Journal, Front Page (November 1997)

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Banking & Finance Law, Sex Offenses, Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Prenuptial Agreements, Real Estate Law