Clifford Petroske - NY Lawyer Profile

Clifford J. Petroske hails from Long Island, where he was raised by parents who worked as educators in the public school system. He completed his secondary education at Half Hollow Hills High School and went on to graduate with honors from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1986. Subsequently, Mr. Petroske pursued his legal education at Hofstra University School of Law, serving as the editor of the Environmental Law Digest before obtaining his Juris Doctor degree in 1989. He was granted admission to the New York Bar in 1990. Following his personal experience with divorce three decades ago, Mr. Petroske has focused his legal practice exclusively on matters of matrimonial and family law in the Long Island area. His clientele includes a diverse range of individuals such as business professionals, executives, educators, law enforcement personnel, medical practitioners, legal professionals, homemakers, labor union members, and firefighters. Recognized as a reputable figure within the matrimonial legal community, Mr. Petroske is esteemed by both judges and colleagues for his expertise and empathetic approach. Through meticulous preparation, refined trial skills, and adept negotiation tactics, Mr. Petroske has consistently achieved equitable and advantageous outcomes for numerous clients over the years.