A caring and compassionate attorney: For two decades before I became an attorney I worked for some of the largest corporations and government agencies in the world. That meant I had a significant amount of real world experience and unlike many in our field, developed a kind personality along the way. As a senior communications executive I drove strategic communications and crisis management at IBM, JPMorgan, Siemens Healthcare, and Experian. Additionally, I spent six years in Washington, working as a press secretary for two of the most powerful members of the United States Congress. What changed: After a while, I just got tired of working for the nameless, faceless corporations and had enough of the partisan politics of Washington. I decided I wanted to help real people in crisis and focus efforts as a compassionate attorney. And here I am… The most important element in choosing a lawyer is finding the right connection. Divorces can take time. Trusting your attorney is key. Things move a lot smoother if we work well together. Let me be your compassionate attorney. And what better way to get to know me is learn my likes and dislikes. I am a family guy, who enjoys the simple pleasures. Having everyone around the table for dinner is worth a million bucks. I love music – all kinds of music. It is what I use to relax after a long day (with a glass of Scotch, of course). I love food – all kinds of food. My wife is a great cook. I enjoy volunteering in my community. Even though the practice of law keeps me very busy, I still find time to work on giving back. I am a member of the Cold Spring Lions Club, the Our Lady of Loretto Knights of Columbus, United Way of Dutchess County and the Northern Dutchess NAACP. Boy do I hate bullies. And in my line of work I see plenty. I don’t stand for bullies. They better bring their A-Game if they are going to deal with me. I will not stand for my client to be pushed around by their spouse or an opposing attorney. You will not be “nickel and dimed” either. My rates are fair and I will try and work with you. But don’t go crazy here…respect for my time and profession is still required. Prompt payment is much appreciated.

I attended Syracuse University and New York Law School, graduating with honors from each school (law school class rank: top 15%). While at NYLS, I performed work with the Immigration & Civil Rights Clinic. I successfully obtained a green card for a political asylum applicant. Also in my last year of law school, I honed my skills drafting appellate briefs under the tutelage of Nadine Strossen, President of the ACLU. And as an intern with a civil rights law firm, I drafted a brief which was successful in Second Circuit appeal. After spending over a year in private practice (performing matrimonial, civil rights & immigration work), I obtained a job with the city's Administration for Children's Services. I spent just over 2 years with ACS, prosecuting child support, child abuse/neglect and foster care cases. In August 2000, I established my present practice, catering to clients with Divorce and Family Court cases, as well as civil rights and immigration matters. I have performed literally hundreds of trials and court hearings in my time. I consider myself a thorough and diligent litigator. I believe in the notion that hard work wins cases. My office handles a full range of matrimonial and family law cases, including uncontested and contested divorces, child custody, visitation and support, as well child protective, family offense, adoption and juvenile delinquency cases. My firm also handles both civil rights and immigration matters and maintains a satellite office in Jamaica, New York.

Amy Sklar has practiced with several well-respected law firms and independently on Long Island. She has over 30 years of legal experience focusing on Matrimonial and Family Law. She also has provided her clients with her expertise in Real Estate Law, both in connection with a pending divorce matter or otherwise. Ms. Sklar has successfully negotiated pre-nuptial, post-nuptial and separation agreements as well as stipulations of settlement. Her practice includes litigation in the Family Court, Supreme Court and Appellate Courts of New York. She has tried numerous divorce and annulment cases, custody hearings, domestic violence hearings, support hearings, and related issues both pre- and post-judgment. Her practice includes litigation in the Family Court, Supreme Court and Appellate Courts of New York. Ms. Sklar is a member of the New York State Bar Association. Some of her more notable cases have been covered by the New York Law Journal and various other periodicals.