Atty. Harriet Gerber

Atty. Harriet Gerber

Harriet Gerber is a lawyer practicing mediation, environmental and natural resources, family law and 1 other area of law. Harriet received a B.A. degree from Marymount-Manhattan College in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Stony Brook Stony Brook 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Harriet Gerber at a glance

Harriet Gerber is a divorce, family law, environmental, and adr attorney based in Stony Brook, New York. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in New York (1989). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1988) and Marymount-Manhattan College (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Stony Brook, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Harriet Gerber is a lawyer practicing mediation, environmental and natural resources, family law and 1 other area of law
  • Harriet received a B.A. degree from Marymount-Manhattan College in 1982, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Harriet practices in Stony Brook, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Harriet Gerber's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harriet Gerber 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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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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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Harriet Gerber is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Harriet Gerber is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in New York →

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 Stony Brook 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 Harriet Gerber

Where is Harriet Gerber's law office located?
Harriet Gerber's law practice is located in Stony Brook, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harriet Gerber handle?
Harriet Gerber focuses on divorce, family law, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Harriet Gerber practiced law?
Harriet Gerber has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Harriet Gerber go to law school?
Harriet Gerber earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Harriet Gerber for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1988
B.A.
Marymount-Manhattan College
- 1982

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989

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