Atty. Jad Greifer
Mr. Greifer regularly handles matrimonial matters involving large and complex marital estates.
Family Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Jad Greifer at a Glance
Jad Greifer is a family law attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1996) and Harvard University (—, 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jad Greifer
- Mr. Greifer regularly handles matrimonial matters involving large and complex marital estates
- Mr. Greifer has a well-earned reputation for strategic thinking, financial acumen and successful representation of clients in all facets of matrimonial litigation
- Mr. Greifer’s litigation track record and professional reputation often fosters a conducive environment for settlement without the need for litigation, although if litigation is necessary, Mr. Greifer is an effective, efficient and tireless advocate
- Mr. Greifer also has extensive experience and is adept in the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial, postnuptial and separation agreements
- Mr. Greifer receives Martindale-Hubbell’s highest ratings for both legal ability and ethical standards and he has been regularly selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine and ranked as one of New York’s “Best Lawyers” by New York Magazine and Best Lawyers
- Mr. Greifer was selected as the New York City Divorce Lawyer of the Year by Corporate LiveWire in both 2014 and 2015
- Mr. Greifer has also authored several articles and lectured to the matrimonial bar on issues of interest to fellow practitioners
- Prior to forming Cohen Clair Lans Greifer Thorpe & Rottenstreich LLP, where Mr. Greifer is the Managing Partner, Mr. Greifer founded Clair, Greifer LLP with Bernard Clair in September 2004
- Mr. Greifer graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1995 and Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University in 1992
- Mr. Greifer lives in New York City with his wife and two children
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Family Law in New York
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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 venue, 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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Why Clients in New York Choose Jad Greifer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jad Greifer's practice in the field of family law.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Jad Greifer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jad Greifer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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