Atty. Mara T. Thorpe
Mara Thorpe practices in all areas of matrimonial and family law—including negotiation of prenuptial, separation and other family law-related agreements as well as litigation of divorce, custody, paternity, adoption, support and guardianship matters in the supreme court, surrogate’s court and family court. She has also argued numerous appeals in the appellate division and the New York State Court of Appeals.
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Mara T. Thorpe is a Partner Emeritus based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1967), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1973), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1967) and Boston University (B.A. University, 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, 1996 Family Court and Family Law Committee, 1979) New York State and American Bar Associations (Family Law Section, New York City Bar. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mara Thorpe practices in all areas of matrimonial and family law—including negotiation of prenuptial, separation and other family law-related agreements as well as litigation of divorce, custody, paternity, adoption, support and guardianship matters in the supreme court, surrogate’s court and family court
- She has also argued numerous appeals in the appellate division and the New York State Court of Appeals
- Ms. Thorpe was a family court judge of the State of New York from 1979 to 1988
- She then left to enter private practice as a member of Morrison Cohen Singer & Weinstein, LLP in its matrimonial and family law department
- While a member of the judiciary, she was a civil court judge in New York County by assignment from 1981 to 1982
- In 2003, she co-founded Cohen Lans LLP, a predecessor of Cohen Clair Lans Greifer Thorpe & Rottenstreich LLP. Ms. Thorpe has also served on the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the judiciary for many years
- Ms. Thorpe has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, and as one of New York’s “Best Lawyers” by Best Lawyers in America
- She earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston University, where she was on the Dean’s List
- Ms. Thorpe attended Wellesley College and earned a diplôme from the University of Paris
- She lives in Connecticut
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