Faith Rousso | Garden City Adoption Lawyer

Faith Getz Rousso, Esq. is a Private Adoption Attorney with a practice in Long Island, NY. The Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso, P.C. brings a unique sensitivity to adoption law. Faith Getz Rousso is an adult adoptee and a mother of two boys with many years of family law experience. Ms. Rousso graduated from George Washington University with a degree in sociology, New York Law School, is a certified Parent Coordinator and mediator. She is a member of the following organizations: National Council For Adoption, New York Bar Association (Adoption Law Committee, Family Law Committee and Committee on LGBT People and the Law), the Nassau County Bar Association (Immediate past-chairperson of Adoption Law Committee), Mommy's Angel's Adoption Support Group and Adoptive Parent Committee (APC), and proud to be on the Board of Directors of Nassau County Women's Bar Association. Faith Getz Rousso is also on the foster care panel of Nassau County Family Court. You can hear Faith Getz Rousso speak at Adoptive Parent Committee Conferences, adult education classes, local libraries and any time you call!

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Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
It is difficult to pin point one (1) case that I am most proud of... rather each of my adoptions are special and hold a huge space in my heart. However, recently I was involved in a matter where the biological mother was a single mom and suffering from an advanced form of cancer. I helped her find a home for her 7 year old twins, while assuring her they would be in a loving home and maintain a close relationship with their biological family. I have maintained contact with the adoptive family, as well as, my client's family.

How did you build a successful practice?
As an adult adoptee it was always my passion to help people form families through adoption. I am also sensitive to the feelings of biological feelings in placing their babies of adoption. I work hard. I am passionate about what I do, recognize the need to be compassionate towards my clients journey. Adoption is an emotional process.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Experience and competence in the area of law. And a genuine "connection" with their attorney. Anyone can file papers. However, not everyone can make you feel comfortable.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I provide potential clients an overview of the adoption process. I explain the different types of adoption available to prospective adoptive parents. I explain how a pregnant woman can feel safe in her decision to place her baby.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Names, county that they reside, knowledge of adoption process

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
My hands on approach to the adoption. I hold my clients hands throughout the entire process.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Knowing that I played a part in so many families.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
Reading, boating, working out, and a Netflix addict.

Are you involved in your community?
When my children were younger, I was PTA president- and avid soccer, basketball and lacrosse "mom". I am on the executive board of the Nassau County Woman's Bar Association.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso, P.C.		Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
New York Law School	J.D.	Law School	1990
George Washington University	Bachelors		1987

State / Court	Date
New York	1992

• National Counsil for Adoption (NCFA) | Member | 2016 - Present
  Gotham Networking | Member of Gotham Woman Networking Group | 2016 - Present
  Nassau County Bar Association, Adoption Committee | Chairperson | 2015 - Present
  Nassau County Women's Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2015 - Present
  NY Boutique Attorneys | Member | 2015 - Present

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1992) Licensed as Attorney in New York. Verified with New York State Unified Court System.	August 28, 2017

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