We are proud to be acknowledged as the best family law firm in New York.
Clients, publications and the industry alike have praised our knowledge, focus, and experience in family law.
Super Lawyers
Robert Stephan Cohen, Bernard E. Clair, Deborah E. Lans, Jad Greifer, Mara T. Thorpe, Shannon Rogers Simpson, Daniella Mayer, Joseph F. De Simone, Benjamin A. Lilien, David V. Sanchez and Robert Z. Dobrish have been selected as Family Law Super Lawyers. Deborah E. Lans was also selected in the fields of Business Litigation and Non-Profit.
Sunita Kurra, Michael Calogero, Olivia S. Lee, and Andrea Phillips have been selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the field of Family Law.
Best Lawyers in America
Robert Stephan Cohen, Bernard E. Clair, Deborah E. Lans, Jad Greifer, Shannon Rogers Simpson, Mara T. Thorpe, Benjamin Lilien, Michael Calogero, Robert Dobrish, Timothy Corbo, and Olivia Lee have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law for 2024. Deborah E. Lans has also been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in Commercial Litigation for 2023. Bernard E. Clair was also selected Lawyer of the Year, Family Law, for 2021.
Chambers and Partners
Cohen Clair has been ranked for the past 8 years, Band 1 in the Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth Guide, with Robert Stephan Cohen, Bernard E. Clair, Deborah E. Lans, Jad Greifer, and Shannon Rogers Simpson as notable figures in the field.
Martindale-Hubbell
Robert Stephan Cohen, Bernard E. Clair, Deborah E. Lans, Jad Greifer, Mara T. Thorpe, Bradley Bernstein and Howard P. Roy have received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent, highest ratings for both legal ability and ethical standards throughout their careers.
Best Law Firms
Cohen Clair has again received a Tier 1 ranking in the latest Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The firm is honored to have been selected every year since its inception.
Lawdragon
Robert Stephan Cohen, Bernard E. Clair, Jad Greifer, Deborah E. Lans, Shannon Rogers Simpson, S. Susan Gross, Joseph DeSimone, Daniella Mayer, Benjamin Lilien, and Nicholas Ferris Cohen have each been selected for inclusion in Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers for 2024.
Corporate LiveWire
Jad Greifer was selected in 2014 and 2015 as the New York City Divorce Lawyer of the Year by Corporate LiveWire.