Atty. Steven M. Silpe
Steve has been a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an organization comprised of the top family lawyers in the country, since 1994. He has been named as one of New York Magazine's "Super Lawyers" since 2007 and one of the Best Lawyers in the New York Metropolitan Area.
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Steven M. Silpe is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Garr Silpe, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1981) and United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (2012). Educated at Pace University (J.D., 1980) and Connecticut College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York County and New York State (Member: Family Law Section Interdisciplinary Forum on Mental Health and Family Law) Bar Associations U, S, and District Court for the Southern District of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steve has been a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an organization comprised of the top family lawyers in the country, since 1994
- He has been named as one of New York Magazine's "Super Lawyers" since 2007 and one of the Best Lawyers in the New York Metropolitan Area
- Steve served on the Interdisciplinary Forum on Mental Health and Family Law
- He is an experienced and highly regarded trial attorney and is also a trained mediator
- Admitted to the bar in 1981, Steve has extensive experience in all phases of matrimonial practice, including divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, and pre and post marital agreements
- Steve has been recognized by judges and colleagues as one of the top matrimonial lawyers in New York
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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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Steven M. Silpe is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New York →
Steven M. Silpe is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in New York →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 New York 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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