Atty. Alyssa Cannizzaro
Alyssa Cannizzaro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Alyssa, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025.
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Alyssa Cannizzaro is a family law attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2021) and Columbia University (B.A., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alyssa Cannizzaro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law
- Alyssa, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alyssa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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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