Atty. Gretchen Beall Schumann

Atty. Gretchen Beall Schumann

Gretchen Beall Schumann, a founding partner of the firm, has extensive experience in matters involving complex domestic and international aspects of family law in trial and appellate courts, with an excellent record of success in her litigated cases. Adept at handling sophisticated financial and child-related matters, Ms.

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About Gretchen Beall Schumann at a glance

Gretchen Beall Schumann is a Managing Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Rabin Schumann and Partners LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2001) and New York (2002). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 2001) and Columbia College (B.A., 1998). Active member of New York State Bar Association New York Women’s Bar Association New York City Bar Association New York County Lawyers’ Association International Academy of Family Lawyers. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gretchen Beall Schumann, a founding partner of the firm, has extensive experience in matters involving complex domestic and international aspects of family law in trial and appellate courts, with an excellent record of success in her litigated cases
  • Adept at handling sophisticated financial and child-related matters, Ms. Schumann was recently listed in Metro Super Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in New York and Top 50 Women Attorneys in New York
  • She is rated by Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide and featured in The Spear’s 500
  • In addition to serving as a Neutral Evaluator for the New York Supreme Court Matrimonial Neutral Evaluation Program and as an expert on New York law for the London Family Court, Ms. Schumann is a frequent presenter for legal, academic and corporate institutions here and abroad, including on aspects of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, electronic privacy and family law, cross-border enforcement of marital agreements, trust assets and divorce, jurisdictional disputes, equitable distribution of New York businesses, and trial advocacy
  • She has served as a commentator for print and other media and has authored chapters on New York family law practice for international publications
  • Ms. Schumann is the current President of the New York Women’s Bar Association Foundation, Inc. and a past President of the New York Women’s Bar Association (2010-2011)
  • Ms. Schumann is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women
  • Ms. Schumann is admitted in both New York and New Jersey
  • Publications “USA – New York Divorce Laws, Providing Current and Practical Legal Information,” part of International Comparative Legal Guides Series (2017-2020) London Global Legal Post “From complete shut-down to great agility: how family courts across the world have responded to Covid-19” (May 19, 2020) Dalloz Actualite Juridique Famille Divorce Dans Le Monde Etats Unis (New York Chapter, November 2015) Recognitions/Memberships Super Lawyers, Top 100 Lawyers Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women Lawyers Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide, Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth in New York, 2020 The Spear’s 500, 2020 Member of the New York State Bar Association, the New York Women’s Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, and the New York County Lawyers’ Association

Practice Areas Explained

Gretchen Beall Schumann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gretchen Beall Schumann handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

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Child Support

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Alimony / Spousal Support

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is Gretchen Beall Schumann's law office located?
Gretchen Beall Schumann's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Rabin Schumann and Partners LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gretchen Beall Schumann handle?
Gretchen Beall Schumann focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gretchen Beall Schumann practiced law?
Gretchen Beall Schumann has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Gretchen Beall Schumann go to law school?
Gretchen Beall Schumann earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
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Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 2001
B.A.
Columbia College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2001
New York
Admitted: 2002

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