Atty. Lawrence Jay Braunstein

Atty. Lawrence Jay Braunstein

Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New York, 1981-1985. Author: "Child Sex Abuse Allegations, Recognizing One's Limits as a Practitioner," New York Law Journal, Feb. 22, 1991; "Expunging Allegations of Child Abuse," New York Law Journal, March 27, 2002; "Children As Pawns: Who Determines Custody?" The Matrimonial Strategist, Oct. 2003; "Red Flags or Red Herring?" The Matrimonial Strategist, June 2004; "Parental Alienation Syndrome: Forget the Title, Does the Behavior Exist?" The Matrimonial Strategist, January 2007; "Medical Child Abuse: Munchausen by Proxy and Pediatric Condition Falsific

White Plains White Plains 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Lawrence Jay Braunstein at a glance

Lawrence Jay Braunstein is a Member based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Braunstein & Zuckerman Esqs.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1983), and New Jersey (1985). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1981) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Westchester County Bar Association. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of New York, 1981-1985

Author

  • "Child Sex Abuse Allegations, Recognizing One's Limits as a Practitioner," New York Law Journal, Feb. 22, 1991
  • "Expunging Allegations of Child Abuse," New York Law Journal, March 27, 2002
  • "Children As Pawns: Who Determines Custody?
  • The Matrimonial Strategist, Oct. 2003
  • "Red Flags or Red Herring?
  • The Matrimonial Strategist, June 2004
  • "Parental Alienation Syndrome: Forget the Title, Does the Behavior Exist?
  • The Matrimonial Strategist, January 2007
  • "Medical Child Abuse: Munchausen by Proxy and Pediatric Condition Falsification," The Matrimonial Strategist, July 2008
  • “The Impact of Internet Pornography Use and Cybersexual Behavior on Child Custody and Visitation," Journal of Child Custody (10 J. Child
  • Custody 68)
  • Faculty, NYPD Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigation Course; Adjunct Professor, Hofstra University School of Law
  • Certified in Collaborative Law

Practice Areas Explained

Lawrence Jay Braunstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence Jay Braunstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Sex Crimes

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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 White Plains 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 Lawrence Jay Braunstein

Where is Lawrence Jay Braunstein's law office located?
Lawrence Jay Braunstein's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Braunstein & Zuckerman Esqs.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence Jay Braunstein handle?
Lawrence Jay Braunstein focuses on divorce, child custody, criminal defense, family law, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Lawrence Jay Braunstein practiced law?
Lawrence Jay Braunstein has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Lawrence Jay Braunstein go to law school?
Lawrence Jay Braunstein earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Lawrence Jay Braunstein for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lawrence Jay Braunstein received?
Lawrence Jay Braunstein's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
- 1981
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1983
New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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