Certified List 2011 - International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Ms. Sylvia Goldschmidt
Goldschmidt and Genovese, LLP
One North Lexington Avenue
White Plains
New York 10601
U.S.A.
Tel: + 1 (914) 681-6006
Fax: + 1 (914) 681-8728
sgdmg@goldgenmatlaw.com
IAML USA Chapter President-Elect; Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Past President New York
Chapter; Member Executive Committee, New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section; Member Executive
Committee, Family Law Section of the Westchester Bar Association; Co-Chair Legislation and Judicial Screening
Committees, Westchester Women's Bar Association; Member Rockland County Bar Association; New York City Bar;
New York County Women's Bar Association; Frequent lecturer and author of numerous articles on family law;
Martindale Hubbell AV rating; listed in "The Best Lawyers in America"; received designation of "Super Lawyer".
Languages Spoken: English, German
Mr. Martin T. Johnson
Johnson & Cohen, LLP
One Blue Hill Plaza
PO Box 1629
Pearl River
New York 10965-8629
U.S.A.
Tel: + 1 (845) 735-7000
Fax: + 1 (845) 735-7585
Fellow: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; New York Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers,
Board of Managers (1989-). Member: American Bar Association, Section of Family Law; New York State Bar
Association, Family Law Section, Executive Committee (1985-), Section Chair (2000-02), Child Custody Committee
(1985-); Co-Chair Committee, Continuing Legal Education (1993-); Westchester County/Rockland County Bar
Associations, Family Law Sections; Named in "Best Lawyers in America", (1999-2000, 2001-02). Frequent lecturer on
matrimonial law.
Languages Spoken: English
Michele A Katz
Cohen Lans LLP
885 Third Avenue
32nd Floor
New York
New York 10022
U.S.A.
Tel: + 1 (212) 326-1772
Fax: + 1 (212) 980-3448
mkatz@cohenlans.com
cohenlans.com
Concentrating in all aspects of matrimonial law, including divorce, support, distribution of assets, child custody, and
prenuptial and separation agreements. Past Co-Chair of the Interdisciplinary Forum on Mental Health and Family
Law. Repeatedly been recognized by peers for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America
and Top 50 Women Lawyers. Member of the Family Law Sections of the American Bar Association and New York State
Bar Association and is AV rated in Martindale-Hubbell. Lectured on family law issues for the New York State Bar,
AAML, City Bar, PLI and has served as a facilitator in the New York State Supreme Court parent education program
on the effects of divorce on children.
Languages Spoken: English and French.
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