Atty. Benjamin A. Lilien
Benjamin Lilien has been practicing matrimonial law since 2007—first in Seattle, and then in New York beginning in 2010. He has extensive experience settling and, if necessary, litigating matters that involve property division, spousal maintenance, custody, visitation and child support.
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Benjamin A. Lilien is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on child custody, family law, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (2006), New Jersey (2011), and New York (2011). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law, Stanford Law School (J.D., 2006) and Stanford University (B.A., 2003). Active member of New York County Lawyers’ Association New York State Bar Association Washington State Bar Association (Environmental and Land Use Sections) King County Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Benjamin Lilien has been practicing matrimonial law since 2007—first in Seattle, and then in New York beginning in 2010
- He has extensive experience settling and, if necessary, litigating matters that involve property division, spousal maintenance, custody, visitation and child support
- He is also regularly involved in the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial, postnuptial and marital settlement agreements
- Mr. Lilien earned his partnership status because of his tireless work ethic as well as his understanding of the unique difficulties experienced by individuals faced with the dissolution of their marriage
- Mr. Lilien is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey and is an active member of the New York County Lawyers and New York State Bar associations
- He has given guest lectures at various Bar Association events, including the New York State Bar Association’s “Matrimonial Law Practical Skills: Preparing for and Conducting Party Depositions” program
- He has beenselected as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine and is ranked as one of New York’s “Best Lawyers” in the field of family law
- Mr. Lilien received his BA degree from Stanford University and his JD from Stanford Law School in 2006
- He graduated from Stanford University with departmental honors in history
- Mr. Lilien lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and two sons
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