William J. Leininger - Profile

William J. Leininger, a native of New York, completed his education at Regis High School in Manhattan, St. Francis College in Brooklyn, and Fordham Law School at Lincoln Center in Manhattan. Upon graduating from Fordham Law School in 1974, he achieved the top ranking in his Evening Division. With licenses to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, Mr. Leininger has made appearances on various national TV programs such as The Today Show on NBC, the CBS Morning Show, the Phil Donahue Show, and the Sally Jessie Raphael Show. He has been a distinguished lecturer on the subject of Divorce for four decades.

William J. Leininger was the first attorney in Staten Island to receive certification as a Divorce Mediator in 1994. Over the years, he has successfully mediated more than 860 Divorce cases, including those involving assets worth up to $15 million and complex custody disputes. Transitioning from litigating challenging divorce cases, Mr. Leininger now focuses his practice on Divorce Mediation in New York and Florida, as well as handling Uncontested Divorces and Mediation of PreNuptial Agreements.

Mr. Leininger provides couples with a complimentary Zoom videoconference Consultation concerning Divorce Mediation. These Free Consultations are available Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM, subject to his existing appointments. Couples opting for his Mediation Services can save up to 90% on legal fees compared to a fully contested divorce that culminates in a Court Trial. Moreover, utilizing mediation can often help shield children from the distressing implications of a divorce trial.

If you and your spouse opt to engage Mr. Leininger's services, the initial Retainer Deposit is a modest $2,500, typically apportioned between the spouses based on their respective incomes. Since establishing his Law Office on Staten Island in 1981, he has advocated for numerous police officers, firefighters, as well as their spouses, in addition to representing Superior Officers in these departments and their spouses. He has also provided legal counsel to many New York City school teachers and their spouses.

We firmly believe that William J. Leininger is the most seasoned Divorce Mediator practicing on Staten Island. For further information or to schedule a consultation, please call 718-979-5200.