Atty. Deborah Hope Wayne

Atty. Deborah Hope Wayne

Deborah Hope Wayne is a collaborative attorney and mediator who dedicates her professional life to helping people resolve conflict without court intervention. She sits on the Board of Directors of the New York State Council for Divorce Mediation and is a founding member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators.

Scarsdale Scarsdale 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Hope Wayne at a glance

Deborah Hope Wayne is an Of Counsel based in Scarsdale, New York, practicing at Jones LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, family law, real estate, and prenup. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1991) and New York (1992). Educated at Pace University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Boston University B.A. cum laude (—). Active member of Former Member, Pro Bono Domestic Violence Panel Westchester Putnam Legal Services, 1999). Serands clients in Scarsdale, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Deborah Hope Wayne is a collaborative attorney and mediator who dedicates her professional life to helping people resolve conflict without court intervention
  • She sits on the Board of Directors of the New York State Council for Divorce Mediation and is a founding member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators
  • She is also a former member of the Board of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
  • Ms. Wayne co-developed one of the first law school programs on Collaborative Practice in the United States and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Collaborative Law at Pace University School of Law where she has taught for the past 7 years
  • Deborah attended Bostom University where she received a Bachelor of Arts cum laude, the University of Grenoble, Grenoble, France, and earned her law degree from Pace University School of Law
  • She is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
  • Ms. Wayne is an experienced mediator and works as a non-coercive, impartial facilitator to help clients resolve disputes and negotiate agreement as an alternative to litigation
  • Her training in conflict resolution includes the following areas: prenuptial agreements, special education
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  • and LGBTQ advocacy
  • Deborah is fluent in French and Spanish
  • Deborah has offices in Purchase, New York and in New York City
  • More information about Deborah can be found on her website:

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Hope Wayne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Hope Wayne handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Trusts

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

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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 Scarsdale 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 Deborah Hope Wayne

Where is Deborah Hope Wayne's law office located?
Deborah Hope Wayne's law practice is located in Scarsdale, New York. The firm is Jones LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Hope Wayne handle?
Deborah Hope Wayne focuses on divorce, trusts, family law, real estate, prenup. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Deborah Hope Wayne practiced law?
Deborah Hope Wayne has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Deborah Hope Wayne go to law school?
Deborah Hope Wayne earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (—).
How can I contact Deborah Hope Wayne for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pace University School of Law
- 1991
Boston University B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 1992

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