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OUR HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS Our attorneys are proud to be the recipients of numerous prestigious awards, and ranked highly by trusted experts.
  • Best Law Firms 2025
  • Best Law Firms Family Law 2025
  • Best Law Firms Family Law NYC 2025
  • Best Law Firms Mediation 2025
  • Best Law Firms 2024
  • Best Lawyers 2023
  • Super Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers US News 2021
  • Lead Counsel Rated
  • AV Preeminent 2021
  • Collaborative Professionals
  • Best Lawyers - 2022
  • LawDragon - 2025

    Honors and Recognitions

    • US News and World Report, Best Law Firms, Tier One, 2019, 2021-2024
    • US News and World Report Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2024: Evan Schein
    • US News and World Report Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2024: Jacqueline Newman
    • US News and World Report Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2024: Barry Berkman
    • US News and World Report Best Lawyers in America, 2016-2024: Marc Fleisher
    • New York Metro Top 50 Women Attorneys, Super Lawyers, 2013-2024, Jacqueline Newman 
    • SuperLawyers, 2022-2024: Evan D. Schein
    • SuperLawyers, 2017-2024: Jessica Toelstedt
    • SuperLawyers, 2012-2024: Jacqueline Newman
    • SuperLawyers, 2007-2024: Barry Berkman
    • SuperLawyers, 2021-2024: Allyson Burger
    • SuperLawyers, 2022-2024: Joshua L. Rieger
    • SuperLawyers, 2008-2024: Kieth Ian Rieger
    • SuperLawyers, 2007-2024: Barry Berkman
    • SuperLawyers, 2014-2024: Marc Fleisher
    • SuperLawyers, 2021-2024: Michael Fried
    • SuperLawyers, 2020-2024: Abby P. Rosmarin
    • SuperLawyers, 2014-2024: Ellen Wefel Martineau
    • SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2017-2024:  Kelly Kotliar
    • SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2017-2024: John Teufel
    • SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2014-2024: Jessica Toelstedt
    • SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2017-2024: Evan D. Schein
    • SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2021-2024: Ian Steinberg
    • SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2019-2024: Ariella Deutsch
    • SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2021-2024: Jessica Dahan
    • New  York City’s Best Lawyers, 2016-2024: Jacqueline Newman
    • Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion, 2018-2024: Evan Schein
    • Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion, 2018-2024: Jessica Toelstedt
    • AV-Rated Preeminent, 2015-2024: Jacqueline Newman
    • AV-Rated Preeminent, 2015-2024: Barry Berkman
    • AV-Rated Preeminent, 2015-2024: Jessica Toelstedt
    • Avvo Rating of 10, Top Family Attorney: Evan D. Schein
    • Avvo Rating of 10, Top Divorce Attorney: Jacqueline Newman
    • Avvo Rating of 9.4, Top Divorce Attorney: Jessica Toelstedt
    • Law Firm of the Year, Finalist, SmartCEO Magazine, 2014
    • America’s Experienced, Accomplished Professionals, Ten Leaders Matrimonial & Divorce Law in New York City, 2011: Barry Berkman
    • America’s Experienced, Accomplished Professionals, Ten Leaders Matrimonial & Divorce Law in New York City, Age 45 and Under, 2011: Jacqueline Newman
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    What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?

    Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.

    • CHOICES AND OPTIONS TAILORED TO EACH CASE

      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.

    • CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO DIFFICULT & COMPLEX PROBLEMS

      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.

    • PROMPT RESPONSES TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND INQUIRES

      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.

    • INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADERS DEDICATED TO YOUR SUCCESS

      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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