Atty. Heidi Harris
Heidi Harris joins MSSG as partner after more than twenty-five years with one of Manhattan’s most elite matrimonial and family law firms. She represents clients in a wide variety of complex matrimonial matters involving equitable distribution and custody disputes, child and spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and appeals.
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Heidi Harris is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mosberg Sharma Stambleck Gross LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in New York (1991), Connecticut (1991), and District of Columbia (1992). Educated at Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heidi Harris joins MSSG as partner after more than twenty-five years with one of Manhattan’s most elite matrimonial and family law firms
- She represents clients in a wide variety of complex matrimonial matters involving equitable distribution and custody disputes, child and spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and appeals
- A skilled negotiator of settlement agreements, Heidi is also proficient in all aspects of litigation and has tried cases in both Supreme and Family Court
- Her nearly three decades as a matrimonial practitioner have provided her with the experience and insight to understand there is no “one size fits all” approach to divorce and that each client’s story is their own
- Heidi is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter (New York Chapter Board of Managers 2011-2017; 2019-2021; Vice President, New York Chapter, 2014-2016), a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and a member of the American Bar Association (Family Law Section), the New York State Bar Association (Family Law Section) and the New York City Bar Association
- Since 2009, she has been selected to the Super Lawyers list, and has had the distinction of being named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in New York City in 2011 and 2012
- Heidi has lectured on the subject of matrimonial law for the New York State Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New York Chapter), the American Society of Appraisers (New York Chapter), and InMotion, where she has served as a mentor
- LECTURES Are Psych Evals Still Valuable in Child Custody Disputes?
- May 14, 2016 Matrimonial Trial Institute I – Burden Of Proof October 23, 2012 Matrimonial Trial Institute II – Proving Your Support Case: Income Available For Support June 11, 2012 Practical Skills – Family Court Practice: Ethics in Family Court Practice May 21, 2012 Practical Skills – Family Court Practice: How To Handle A Custody Case January 6, 2009 The Law Review – What Are The Courts Really Doing?
- November 12, 2008 Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Discovery September 4, 2008 Practical Skills – Family Court Practice: Support, Family Offense Proceedings and Ethics August 21, 2008 Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Discovery July 12, 2007 Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Ethics and Professionalism August 11, 2005 Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Particular ‘Substantive’ Motions During a Matrimonial Case April 10, 2002 Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice: Ethics and Professionalism April 8, 2001 PUBLICATIONS The Intersection of Fine Art and Divorce September 1, 2017 AWARDS Named Top Rated Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers New York Named among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in New York City 2022 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent,® Peer Review Rating
- This is the highest possible attorney peer review rating in both legal ability and ethical standards
- ASSOCIATIONS Fellow, of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter (New York Chapter Board of Managers 2011-2017; 2019-2021; Vice President, New York Chapter, 2014-2016) Fellow, American Bar Foundation Member, American Bar Association Family Law Section Member, New York State Bar Association Family Law Section Member, New York City Bar Association
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