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IN DIVORCE THERE SHOULD BE OPTIONS TOO. Litigation. Collaborative Law. Mediation.
Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is one of the largest matrimonial law firms in New York that offers all three ways to divorce.
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New York City Family Law Firm
Reputable, Experienced, and Effective Lawyers to Negotiate Your Disputes
Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is one of the largest divorce and family law firms in New York servicing clients dealing with family and divorce disputes. We concentrate our practice exclusively in the area of family law, with offices in Manhattan, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey. Recognized as a top divorce law firm in New York, we are one of the only New York firms offering all three options for divorce resolution – litigation, collaborative law, and mediation.
Emphasizing comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge service, our attorneys offer skilled and strategic expertise in trial advocacy, litigation, negotiation, collaborative law, mediation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody and support matters, spousal maintenance, property division, appeals, and modifications and enforcement of court orders. Our firm has a team of attorneys to handle any family law concern you have.
Call (212) 466-6015 or reach out to Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein online to get started with our team.
Cases We Handle
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Skilled Representation and Conflict Mediation From One of the Largest Family Law Firms in New York
Our team of family law attorneys includes practitioners specializing in litigation and negotiation, collaborative divorce, and mediation, which means we are able to offer custom strategies and tailored solutions to all our clients. From complex financial disputes, to sensitive parenting matters, to thorough and careful pre- and post-nuptial agreements, you can trust our firm with your most personal legal needs.
We understand that family law is not just another legal practice, and that your own security and happiness can depend on the outcome of your case. We do not take our responsibility to you lightly.
Why Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein
Since our founding, we have successfully represented thousands of clients with high incomes and significant assets, and we have the skill and capacity to provide the best personalized service for our clients’ needs. We understand that high net worth cases will involve complex financial matters that require sophisticated financial understanding and in-depth knowledge of the law.
At Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, we pride ourselves on polished and professional work that helps us achieve positive, satisfying results for our clients. Our skilled team is fully committed to offering each of our clients:
- Personal attention
- Prompt responses to individual needs and inquiries
- Thorough and clear explanations of your legal options
- Creative and tailored solutions to difficult and complex problems
Meet the Team
Skillful, Experienced & Effective Matrimonial Attorneys
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Barry Berkman Founding Partner
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Jacqueline Newman Managing Partner
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Evan D. Schein Partner & Head of Litigation
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Jessica L. Toelstedt Partner & Co-Chair of the Mediation & Collaborative Law Practice
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Michael L. Fried Partner
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Abby P. Rosmarin Partner & Co-Chair of the Mediation & Collaborative Law Practice
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Ellen Werfel Martineau Partner
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Dina S. Kaplan Partner
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Michael Daab Partner
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Kieth Rieger Partner
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Joshua L. Rieger Partner
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Allyson D. Burger Partner
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Andrea Berkowitz Partner
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Kelly Kotliar Partner
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Jessica Dahan Partner
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Ariella Deutsch Partner
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Ian Steinberg Senior Associate
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Alexa Bakhash Associate
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Brian Kupferberg Associate
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Samantha Cooper Associate
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Allyson Weinberg Associate
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Emma Brown Associate
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Joanna Ross Associate
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Nicole Aboodi Associate
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John Teufel Of Counsel
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Marc Fleisher Of Counsel
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Francesca M. O'Cathain Of Counsel
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Walter F. Bottger (Retired) Of Counsel
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We Are Passionate
About What We Do
OUR ATTORNEYS PROVIDE GUIDANCE AS THOUGHT LEADERS IN THE FIELD – ACCLAIMED AUTHORS, SOUGHT-AFTER SPEAKERS, FEATURED EXPERTS, AND TOP PODCASTERS
Our attorneys at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein have contributed our professional knowledge and skill in a multitude of ways beyond the courtroom and negotiating table. We have a strong presence in the legal community as published authors, podcast hosts, and lecturers. We are regularly featured in media appearances and articles on family law/divorce law issues. Take a look at our family lawyers’ accomplishments both inside and outside of the courtroom, and see why Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is a sought after leading law firm.
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Industry Thought Leaders Dedicated to Your Success
Dedicated Matrimonial & Divorce Attorneys Protecting Our Clients’ Rights, Assets, & Family
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We are one of the only Manhattan divorce law firms offering all three options for divorce: litigation/negotiation, collaborative law, and mediation - providing custom strategies and solutions for our clients.
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All families and marriages are unique - our attorneys take the time to listen to our clients to fully understand the circumstances of their case. Only then do we advise the best legal option for their goals.
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Divorce is a time of transition. We understand the emotional and financial stress that clients experience during the divorce process – from day one our team ensures that we provide our clients with prompt feedback so that they are updated on their case every step of the way.
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Our attorneys provide frequent expert legal commentary for national media outlets and have been quoted in numerous publications including Fox's Business, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News and many more.
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Quotes and Publications
- 08/28/24: Attorney Evan Schein shares details in Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's divorce that's ‘unheard of’ in celebrity divorces, Trinikid
- 8/07/24: Attorney Evan D. Schein comments on the anticipated divorce of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, noting it "comes as no surprise", Mirror UK
- 2/07/24: Attorney Evan Schein quoted in Forbes Advisor article, "Should You Freeze Your Credit During A Divorce?", Forbes Advisor
- 8/29/23: Fury Over Woman Trying to Block Stepdaughter's Inheritance—'Left Homeless', Newsweek
- 7/20/23: Teen Revealing Dad's Secret Affair to Half-Brother Praised: 'The Truth', Newsweek
- 6/4/23: My Husband Is Planning To Make Me Homeless—What Should I Do?, Newsweek
- 4/11/23: Man Issuing Partner Ultimatum Over 5-Year-Old Daughter Slammed: 'It's Over', Newsweek
- 4/8/23: Mom 'Fuming' Over Ex-Husband Being in Her House When She Wasn't Home Backed, Newsweek
- 3/2/23: Woman Unsure if Marriage Can Survive Husband's Baby Revelation Splits Views, Newsweek
- 3/2/23: Mom Cheered for Charging Husband for Lost Earnings—'Financial Independence', Newsweek
- 2/9/23: Divorce Attorney Evan Schein Comments on His Thoughts Around A Mother's Ask to Her Ex's Salary, Newsweek
- 9/30/22: Evan Schein Talks About Legality Surrounding Custody When a Parent Has Substance Abuse Issues, Newsweek
- 9/23/22: Evan Schein Shares Thoughts on Affair Grounds for Adam Levine and Wife Behati Prinsloo, Newsweek
- 8/12/22: Evan Schein Comments on Jason Sudeikis & Olivia Wilde's Custody Case, Newsweek
- 8/9/22: Evan Schein Comments on Kanye West's Fifth Attorney Withdrawal, Newsweek
- 2/24/22: 'Akin to the Wild West': Attorneys Warn of Cybersecurity Concerns for Firms in the Metaverse,LAW.com
- 2/10/22: Metaverse Marriages Pushing Attorneys to Think Outside Of The Box About Contract Law, LAW.com
- 12/09/21: Attorney Evan Schein Scored A Major Victory for His Client When A Judge Ruled The Other Parent Must Be Vaccinated Or Submit to Regular Testing to Have In-Person Visits with His Young Daughter, Authority Magazine
- 10/16/21: Judge Bans Dad From Visiting Daughter, 3, Unless He Gets Coronavirus Vaccine, Mirror
- 10/15/21: NYC Judge Issues Dad Vaccine Mandate in Order to Visit His 3-Year-Old Daughter, NBC New York
- 10/15/21: New York Judge Suspends Father’s Visitation Rights With Daughter Unless He Gets COVID Vaccine Or Subjects To Weekly Testing, CBS New York
- 10/15/21: Father Prohibited From Seeing Child Unless He Receives COVID-19 Vaccine, Newsweek
- 10/14/21: New York City Judge Prevents Long Island Father From Visiting His Three-Year-Old Daughter in Manhattan During Custody Dispute Unless He Gets COVID Vaccine or Has Weekly Tests, Daily Mail
- 10/14/21: NYC Judge Suspends Dad’s Visits With Kid Over Vaccination Status, NY Post
- 3/1/21: The Ultimate Guide to Depositions in Divorce Cases with Leading Family Law Litigator, The Divorce & Beyond
- 12/10/20: Litigating a Family Law Case During COVID, Interview with Regina DeMeo
- 12/09/2020: Politics, Affairs, and Holidays. Oh my!, with Divorce Attorney Evan Schein, Next Level Relationship Podcast
- 10/08/2020: Pre-Marital Planning with Matrimonial Law Attorney Evan Schein, Life and Money with Christine Teh
- 07/21/2020: "Avoid the Divorce Attorney, with Evan Schein," Next Level Relationship Podcast
- 05/22/2020: "Divorce Lawyers Reveal 84 Of The Weirdest Reasons Their Clients Decided To End Their Marriage," Bored Panda
- 04/09/2020: "A Guidebook for Maintaining Well-being During a Pandemic," Thrive Global
- 02/19/2020: "First Comes U-Haul, Then Comes Court: The Shockingly High Lesbian Divorce Rate," GoMag
- 04/2018: "Remember to Act Like a Good Parent: The Ethical Limits to Preparing a Client for Forensic Examination" - Family News & Views
- 05/14/2018: Q&A: Litigating a Divorce, Westchester Magazine
- 05/19/2016: Report: Woman alleges Bartolo Colon fathered 2 children with her, ESPN.com
- 10/21/2015: Homeless Family Fighting for Custody of Kids, Yahoo! Parenting
- 10/20/2015: Couple’s Rent Pact for Grown Children Found Unenforceable, New York Law Journal
- A.H. v. G.H., Supreme Court, Kings County, 201
- 05/18/2016: For Mets’ Bartolo Colon, 107 Pitches, No Homer, and a Loss, New York Times
- 05/18/2016: Bartolo Colon’s Double Life with Secret Family, New York Post
- 06/17/2016: Mets’ Bartolo Colon and his baby mama reach deal in child support battle, New York Daily News
- 05/18/2016: Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon sued for child support in secret family case, LA Times
- 10/26/2015: Court nixes contract: Dad can stop paying for kids’ expenses, Money Talks News
Presentations
- 11/18/2020: "Orders of Protection from the Perspective of the Family Lawyer, the Criminal Lawyer and the Bench," presented to the New York State Bar Association.
- 09/26/2020: "Prenups, Estate Planning, and International Considerations: How to get them right from the outset," presented to the Estate Planning Council of New York City
Podcast Appearances
- 05/03/24: Evan Schein sits down with Rhonda Noordyk to talk about what happens when you’re facing litigation on Disrupting Divorce: Conversations for Women
- 10/15/21: Evan Schein joins the Lieb Cast podcast to talk about a landmark decision issued in New York County Supreme Court on vaccination status and custody
- 03/01/21: Family Law attorney, Evan Schein, joins Susan Guthrie, Esq. on The Divorce & beyond Podcast
- 07/20/21: Partner and Head of Litigation, Evan Schein, joins Wendy Sterling, on The Divorced Woman’s Guide Podcast
- 07/07/21: Family Law Attorney and Divorce Litigator, Evan Schein, sits down with Stacy Francis on the Financially Ever After Podcast
- 07/21:21: New York City family law attorney, Evan Schein, joins Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan of my Divorce Solution on the We Chat Divorce Podcast.
- 07/01/21: Attorney Evan Schein who leads the Firm’s Family Law Sports Practice joins host Ryan Kalamaya on the Divorce at Altitude Podcast.
Blog Posts
- 12/09/21: Love and Relationships in the Digital Age
- 12/02/21: Talking Mental Health with Broadway Star Jessica Phillips
- 10/21/21: Hooray for Hollywood: Divorce Lessons From Film
- 10/14/21: When Domestic Violence Isn’t Physical: Talking About Coercive Control
- 10/07/21: The Benefits of Divorce Mediation: Talking with Susan Guthrie, the Master Mediator
- 09/23/21: Find Me a Match: Chatting with NYC’s Coolest Matchmaker about Finding Love
- 09/09/21: Athletes and the Basic Fundamentals of Finance: Talking with Wale Ogunleye
- 08/26/21: Business Valuation and Settlements: Discussing the New Normal with Glenn Liebman and Peter Bryniczka
- 08/12/21: Co-Parenting in a Blended Family: Challenges and Perspectives
- 07/01/21: Talking the Talk with Dr. Phil Levy About the Importance of Communication
- 06/17/21: How Family Lawyers and Athletes Can Work Together: A Chat with Darren Heitner
- 06/04/21: Evan Schein and Emma Johnson Talk About the Benefits of 50/50 Parenting on the Schein On Podcast
- 05/04/21: Self-Care After Divorce: Talking With Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
- 04/19/21: "Light on the Other Side of Divorce": A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
- 04/08/21: Stephanie Haney Talks Finding and Losing Love in the Time of a Global Pandemic
- 03/18/21: Discussing the Importance of Support with Malcolm Lemmons
- 03/09/21: Coercive Control and the Legal Evolution of Domestic Abuse
- 01/27/21: Dr. Jeanne Safer Talks Politics & Relationships on the Schein On Podcast
- 01/05/21: Jennifer Grey’s Divorce Settlement Scores 100% on Her Dance Card
- 10/20/2020: "Sometimes People Really Do Grow Apart" – Why Cardi B’s Divorce Is Resonating across the Country
- 08/27/2020: The Public Unraveling of a Marriage – Dr. Dre and Nicole Young
- 08/13/2020: The Challenges of Divorcing in the Public Eye
- 07/08/2020: Lessons Learned From High-Profile Divorces
- 06/30/2020: When Play Resumes, Pay Resumes: Why Athletes Need Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- 06/21/2020: Sports Schedule or Custody Schedule? Unexpected Conflicts for Athletes Resuming Play
- 05/12/2020: An Athlete’s Perfect Prenup
- 04/15/2020: A Look Ahead to Draft Day: The Scouting Report from the Matrimonial Attorney