Atty. Neil Richard Cahn

Atty. Neil Richard Cahn

A graduate of Yale College and a Law Review graduate of the Hofstra University School of Law, Neil Cahn has practiced law on Long Island for more than 30 years. Mr.

Carle Place Carle Place 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Neil Richard Cahn at a glance

Neil Richard Cahn is a Member based in Carle Place, New York, practicing at Neil Cahn, PLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, and family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1975) and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D. Law, 1975) and Yale University B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Carle Place, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • A graduate of Yale College and a Law Review graduate of the Hofstra University School of Law, Neil Cahn has practiced law on Long Island for more than 30 years
  • Mr. Cahn's practice is concentrated in divorce and other family law matters
  • However, his experience with the analysis of business values and other financial matters also leads Mr. Cahn to handle other business, estate and family disputes
  • He is a past revision author of Matthew Bender's New York Civil Practice, Matrimonial Actions, Associate Editor of Bard and Marano, New York Medical Malpractice, and founder and publisher of New York Malpractice Law Update
  • He has written and lectured for various bar associations and professional organizations, as well as other lay groups
  • Mr. Cahn is also admitted in the United States District Courts, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, and has served as a court-appointed arbitrator for the United States District Court
  • He is a former member of the Nassau County Supreme Court Matrimonial Neutral Evaluation Panel
  • Neil Cahn has been certified in the Collaborative Divorce process by the International Association of Collaborative Professionals, and in Family Mediation by the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and the Mediation Institute of New York
  • He is a member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals and of Collaborative Dispute Resolutions, both organizations promoting the interdisciplinary settlement of conflicts using the Collaborative Process
  • Mr. Cahn is a member of the Family Law Committees of the American, State, and County Bar Associations
  • the Dispute Resolution subcommittee of the State Bar Association, and the Commercial Litigation Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association
  • He is a member of the New York Family Law American Inn of Court

Practice Areas Explained

Neil Richard Cahn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neil Richard Cahn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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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 Carle Place 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 Neil Richard Cahn

Where is Neil Richard Cahn's law office located?
Neil Richard Cahn's law practice is located in Carle Place, New York. The firm is Neil Cahn, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neil Richard Cahn handle?
Neil Richard Cahn focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Neil Richard Cahn practiced law?
Neil Richard Cahn has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Neil Richard Cahn go to law school?
Neil Richard Cahn earned their education at (J.D. Law, 1975); (—).
How can I contact Neil Richard Cahn for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Neil Richard Cahn received?
Neil Richard Cahn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Law
Hofstra University
- 1975
Yale University B.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978

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