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Matrimonial and Family Law

Kasowitz’s matrimonial and family law practice group has gained a national reputation for their ability to litigate or negotiate the full range of family and matrimonial issues, including premarital, marital, separation and other agreements.  Led by Eleanor Alter, who consistently has been recognized as one of the most influential attorneys in the country, the firm’s group consists of ten attorneys, who handle all types of high-conflict custody and parenting disputes, including complex analysis of income, estate and gift tax implications of matrimonial decisions and negotiated agreements.

The firm has experience in property disputes relating to complex financial structures, real estate and real estate investment vehicles, venture capital and financial services firms, stock options and deferred compensation packages, trusts, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and privately held companies, and professional practices and other high-income careers.

Highlights 

Kasowitz Ranked as Tier 1 in the Area of Family Law

Kasowitz has been ranked as a Tier 1 law firm in the area of Family Law in the 2012-2013 publication of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms."

The full rankings are posted online at www.usnews.com/bestlawfirms.


“Since the day I arrived at the firm, I have been warmly welcomed by an amazing group of colleagues and co-workers.  On a daily basis, we all work together for the good of our clients, which is extremely gratifying and rewarding.  And professionally, the firm is committed to developing well-rounded attorneys who are firmly committed to representing our clients best interests.”

Matthew J. Hrutkay
Matrimonial Associate, Cardozo 2010; 2009 Summer Associate


Eleanor Alter Recognized as "New York Best Lawyers Family Lawyer of the Year"

Best Lawyers has selected Eleanor Breitel Alter as the "New York Best Lawyers Family Lawyer of the Year" for 2009.  Lawyers being honored as "Lawyers of the Year" have received particularly high ratings in surveys by earning a high level of respect among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.