Atty. Michael A. Mosberg
Michael, a founding partner of MSSG, is a national leader in family law, representing high net worth individuals in all areas of family and matrimonial law. Michael understands the demands of handling the most significant divorce cases in the nation, and works closely with his clients to help them successfully navigate the divorce process.
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Michael A. Mosberg is a Founding Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Mosberg Sharma Stambleck Gross LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in New York (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1998), and Connecticut (2014). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D. Richardson, 1997) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael, a founding partner of MSSG, is a national leader in family law, representing high net worth individuals in all areas of family and matrimonial law
- Michael understands the demands of handling the most significant divorce cases in the nation, and works closely with his clients to help them successfully navigate the divorce process
- He strives to arrive at private and amicable resolution whenever possible, but is equally as comfortable in the courtroom where he litigates both financial and custody issues when settlement proves unattainable
- As he deals with matters that are often featured in local and national media, Michael works with his clients and their advisors to address public relations challenges that can arise during the divorce process
- Michael is honored to have been selected by his peers to lead family law organizations in New York and nationally
- He is the Immediate Past Chair of the American Bar Association Family Law Section, a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers, and former Chair of the Matrimonial Law Committee for the New York City Bar Association (2011-2014)
- For the past seven years, Michael has served as a member of the New York State Matrimonial Practice Advisory and Rules Committee
- He has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (2015-2021) and New York Super Lawyers (2011-2021)
- Michael frequently lectures both within New York State and nationally on topics involving family law and trial practice
- Organizations before which he has spoken include the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (NY Chapter), the Alabama State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, and the Legal Education Institute
- He is the author of Avoiding Deposition Pitfalls, Depositions Gone Wrong: The Seven Deadly Sins, and The Secret To Success: Using Witness Consultants to Prepare Your Client
- He has also contributed to the Matthew Bender and Co. publication New York Civil Practice: Matrimonial Actions and authored a chapter entitled “Prenuptial Agreements in New York: An Overview” for the treatise Drafting Prenuptial Agreements (Skoloff, Singer & Brown, Aspen Law & Business)
- Michael is admitted to practice in both New York and Connecticut
- Prior to going into private practice, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Virginia M. Morgan of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- AWARDS 2014-21 Recognized in Family Law for New York City by The Best Lawyers in America® 2013-21 Named Top Rated Family Law Attorney by Super Lawyers New York 2013-14, 2019-20 Received American Bar Association Family Law Section Chair’s Cup Award, which recognizes a Section member who has made an outstanding contribution to a particular initiative or project during the Chair’s tenure 2011-12 Selected to Rising Stars by Super Lawyers New York LECTURES Postmarital Agreements: Drafting and Negotiating Valid Agreements October 4, 2018 Imputation of Income, Tax Returns and New Child Support Guidelines 2017 April 11, 2017 Imputation of Income, Tax Returns and New Child Support Guidelines March 2, 2017 Equitable Distribution in New York May 23, 2016 Prenups, Postnups and Divorce – What Agents and Advisors Need to Know to Effectively Counsel Their Clients June 13, 2014 Depositions Gone Wrong: The Seven Deadly Sins May 3, 2013 Social Media: Keeping Your Client Out of Trouble April 19, 2013 2012 Greatest Hits (and Misses): An Overview of the Year’s Most Significant Family Law Cases January 12, 2013 2011 Greatest Hits (and Misses): An Overview of the Year’s Most Significant Family Law Cases January 19, 2012 Bridge the Gap: Matrimonial Law April 19, 2011 The Keys to an Effective Deposition March 19, 2011 Depositions Gone Wrong: Taking An Effective Deposition December 4, 2010 Matrimonial Law in the Tri-State Area: The Critical Distinctions Every Practitioner Must Know September 1, 2010 The Secret to Success: Using Witness Consultants to Prepare Your Client August 27, 2010 Matrimonial Practice in the Digital Age: What You Need to Know About Electronic Evidence & Why June 7, 2010 What You Should Know, What You Never Knew, and What You Forgot About Privilege and Work Product Protection April 9, 2010 Bridging the Gap: Consultation with the Client and Moving the Matrimonial Case Through the System September 30, 2009 Matrimonial Law in the Tri-State Area: The Critical Distinctions Every Practitioner Must Know & Hot Tips from the Experts April 26, 2009 Practical Skills: Basic Matrimonial Practice March 14, 2009 Depositions: Rewards and Pitfalls October 7, 2008 PUBLICATIONS Legality of the Postnuptial Agreement August 24, 2021 What A Long Strange Trip It’s Been July 1, 2021 I Don’t Know Why You Do This May 1, 2021 The Times They Are A-Changin’ January 3, 2021 Here For Our Members September 1, 2020 Ten Practice Tips for Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting Considerations and Formalities October 10, 2019 The Intersection of Fine Art and Divorce September 1, 2017 Avoiding Deposition Pitfalls December 20, 2010 ASSOCIATIONS 2020 Immediate Past Chair, American Bar Association, Family Law Section 1998-22 New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section 2008-22 New York City Bar Association 2014-22 New York State Matrimonial Practice Advisory and Rules Committee 2015-22 Fairfield County Bar Association 2014-22 American Bar Association 2011-14 Chair, Matrimonial Law Committee New York State Bar Association 2012-22 International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2009-22 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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