Av. Allan E. Mayefsky

Av. Allan E. Mayefsky

Allan graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1978 after receiving his B.A. degree summa cum laude from Cornell, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Lambda Phi. In more than 40 years as an attorney, Allan has had extensive trial experience, including successfully trying to conclusion some of the largest equitable distribution cases in New York.

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About Allan E. Mayefsky at a glance

Allan E. Mayefsky is a Senior Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1983). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1978) and Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences (B.A. Government, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Allan graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1978 after receiving his B.A. degree summa cum laude from Cornell, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Lambda Phi
  • In more than 40 years as an attorney, Allan has had extensive trial experience, including successfully trying to conclusion some of the largest equitable distribution cases in New York
  • Allan is a past President of the New York Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and served as counsel to the AAML
  • He is also a member of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the New York State Bar Association (Executive Committee of the Family Law Section) and the American Bar Association
  • He also is a past member of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation and served as counsel to the Foundation as well
  • Allan served as a member of the Matrimonial Commission that was appointed by Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye to study matrimonial law reform
  • The Commission’s findings were reported in February 2006 and were the basis for improving litigation in both Family Court and the Supreme Court
  • Allan has lectured and written on numerous topics in the area of family law
  • Allan has also been appointed on several occasions by the New York State Supreme Court to conduct neutral evaluations of cases in an effort to reach settlement and he has conducted mediations for that purpose at the request of litigants
  • He has also been appointed to act as discovery master in complex financial cases
  • Allan and his wife, Debra live in Battery Park City in Manhattan
  • In addition to being the managing partner of the firm, Allan also serves as the firm’s General Counsel

Practice Areas Explained

Allan E. Mayefsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allan E. Mayefsky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Allan E. Mayefsky

Where is Allan E. Mayefsky's law office located?
Allan E. Mayefsky's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Allan E. Mayefsky handle?
Allan E. Mayefsky focuses on family law, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Allan E. Mayefsky practiced law?
Allan E. Mayefsky has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Allan E. Mayefsky go to law school?
Allan E. Mayefsky earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Government, 1975).
How can I contact Allan E. Mayefsky for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Allan E. Mayefsky received?
Allan E. Mayefsky's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Uzmanlık Alanları

Eğitim

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1978
B.A. Government
Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences
- 1975

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2011

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