Atty. Robert Z. Dobrish
Senior partner in one of the premier matrimonial firms in New York City, known as a consummate professional: litigator,negotiater, settler and someone who is both a thinker and thoughtful, caring and compassionate. he leads a group of attorneys who practice in that tradition. He is a teacher, lecturer and writer and for decades his articles and lectures have been well received by bench, bar and numerous specialty groups including accountants, mental health professionals and students of all kinds.
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Robert Z. Dobrish is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg at Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1965). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Child Abuse (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Senior partner in one of the premier matrimonial firms in New York City, known as a consummate professional: litigator,negotiater, settler and someone who is both a thinker and thoughtful, caring and compassionate. he leads a group of attorneys who practice in that tradition
- He is a teacher, lecturer and writer and for decades his articles and lectures have been well received by bench, bar and numerous specialty groups including accountants, mental health professionals and students of all kinds
- He graduated from Columbia College and New York University School of Law
- After practicing criminal defense law through the 70's he turned to matrimonial and family law, in which he has specialized since the late 70's
- He is a leader of the Bar, being a member of various associations, including the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- In all of these associations he has held office and/or done committee work in the area of family law
- He has been included in Best Lawyers in America for over 20 years, holds the highest rating in Martindale Hubbell, has consistenly been named as a Superlawyer, and has been mentioned as one of the Best Lawyers in New York by New York Magazine in every one of its issues
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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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