Lisa Ellen Zeiderman - Profile

Ms. Zeiderman, a Managing Partner, possesses extensive expertise in handling intricate financial and custody issues in divorce cases. Recognized as a 2019 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ms. Zeiderman is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, a founding member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators, and a member of the panel for Attorneys for Children. Mindful of the expenses associated with legal proceedings, Ms. Zeiderman has resolved custody and financial disputes through negotiation and litigation in the Family and Supreme Courts in New York and Kings counties, as well as in various New York State counties including Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, and Dutchess. She has served as lead trial counsel in cases involving custody, custody modifications, asset distribution, child support, alimony, contempt hearings, and relocation matters. Additionally, she has acted as appellate counsel, successfully preparing and arguing appeals on issues such as custody and relocation. While handling prominent and high net worth cases, Ms. Zeiderman upholds the highest level of confidentiality and respect for her clients' privacy. Beyond maintaining a widely-read blog on Psychology Today titled "Legal Matters: Understanding Mental Health Issues as They Apply to Divorce and Child Custody," Ms. Zeiderman has contributed to publications like The New York Law Journal, Divorce Magazine, ThriveGlobal.com, and the New York State Bar Association Family Review, among others. Her insights on topics ranging from financial empowerment to tax implications to child custody have been quoted in various media outlets including USA Today, Marketwatch, CNNMoney, The Journal News, Business Insider, Bustle, and Fatherly. She has also been a featured guest on numerous podcasts focusing on divorce and family law. A graduate of Fordham University of Law, Ms. Zeiderman has delivered lectures for the New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section.