Rachel Weisman | Garden City Divorce & Family Law Lawyer

Rachel J B Weisman

Rachel J B Weisman

Divorce & Family Law, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Divorce & Family Law, General Practice, Power of Attorney, Wills & Probate, Litigation

Law Firm with over 100 yrs total experience in Matrimonial and Family Law. Powerful strategists

Experience: 36 years
Language(s): English

Main Office

401 Franklin Avenue
Suite 300
Garden City, NY 11530

Other Locations

140 Spruce Street
Suite 100
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
516-256-7737

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About Rachel

Call 800-837-9560 to schedule your initial consultation to discuss your potential case today.

Experience

Partner

Weisman Law Group, P.C

2001 – Present

Attorney

Steven L. Levitt & Associates

1999 – 2000

Attorney

Mound Cotton Wollan & Greengrass

1989 – 1999

Admission

Verified United States District Court District of New Jersey

N/A

Verified United States District Court Eastern District of New York

N/A

Verified United States District Court Southern District of New York

N/A

Verified United States Supreme Court

N/A

Verified New York

1990

Verified New Jersey

1989

Education

City University of New York, Brooklyn Campus

Bachelor of Arts

1986

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Member, New Jersey Bar Association
  • Member, Nassau County Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • Semi-finalist Intramural Competition, Jessup International Competition,
    1989

Notable Work

Publications

Co-authored (contributing a chapter), Inside the Minds: New York Family Law Strategies, a Nationwide Book Published by Aspatore Books.

Questions & Answers

Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.

(1) Father got joint custody on a case Mother was seeking sole custody. (2) We successfully defeated an Order of Protection against a Father with an infant child and was successful in obtaining joint custody for Father with overnight visitation (3) We successfully had thrown out Mother's petition for an Order of Protection against Father and her request for sole custody and exclusive use and occupancy of the marital residence. Father got Full Custody of the 2 children the house was sold and Mother had to pay father child support.

How did you build a successful practice?

We respond to clients within 24 hours; reputation is that we are aggressive and passionate about our work; pay attention to detail.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Knowledge of the law, Presentation of arguments; ability to make position clear.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

It's good for the attorneys to know the judges but it's more important that they know the rules and procedures.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

For a divorce case: Names of all parties; ages of children; income; assets and liabilities.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

Over 25 years' experience; worked in large firm with stellar reputation and great work ethic; Think outside the box, pay attention to details.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

When I am able to get divorcing parents to work together for the sake of the children.

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Coaching baseball.

Are you involved in your community?

Yes. Volunteer in my son's school; volunteer to help feed to less fortunate ones; take my son to the nursing homes to visit; coach my son's baseball team in District - won the championship.

Weisman Law Group Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Contract, Wills & Probate, Litigation, Mediation, Appeals

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English, Hebrew, Spanish