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Free ConsultationPetroske Riezenman Meyers in the Suffolk Lawyer
The Suffolk Lawyer, the official publication of the Suffolk County Bar Association. Contributors to the "Focus on Matrimonial" Special Edition include Clifford Petroske, on "Rights of Gay and Lesbian Couples to Custody and Visitation," and Michael Meyers, on...
Ryan Riezenman Named to Top 10 Attorneys Under 40
Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, P.C. is proud to announce that Ryan Riezenman has been selected as a Top 10 Attorney Under 40 in the state of New York by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA), an independent organization dedicated to helping those...
Michael Meyers Named to 2015 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, P.C. is proud to announce that Michael Meyers has been selected to the 2015 New York Metro Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super...
Law Offices Of Clifford J Petroske Announces Change To Petroske Riezenman Meyers
Clifford Petroske is pleased to announce that the Law Offices of Clifford J. Petroske, P.C., has become Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, P.C. The change is made in recognition of the contributions of attorneys Ryan A. Riezenman, who has been with the firm since...
Appellate Court Rules Chimp Is Not A Person
In a recent tightly orchestrated, if not closely watched, courtroom drama, New York has rejected the claim that chimpanzees possess the fundamental right to liberty. The suit brought by the Nonhuman Rights Project against Patrick Lavery, the owner of Santa’s Hitching...
In Rare Decision Judge Allows Access To Raw Data Behind Forensic Report In Custody Case
It is no secret that the Courts are overburdened with litigation. With matrimonial trials sometimes lasting weeks, courtroom time is at a premium. Wishing to reduce both the congestion and the cost of litigation, judges will commonly appoint “neutral” experts,...
Paul Georges Child Support Law Shopping Trip
At first, just leaving Queens to attend the University of Miami must have seemed glamorous. Add to that dating NBA all star Paul George, and for Daniela Rajic, it must have seemed other-worldly -- at least until a pregnancy test came up positive. Upon returning...
Representing Yourself In A Divorce Can Cost You Thousands In Attorneys Fees
It’s hard to know just what it is that you don’t know. When you think you know enough to handle your own case in court, you may know just enough to fool yourself, but not the court. The recent divorce case G.T v. A.T. from Suffolk County, New York, provides a...
In Child Custody Dispute Prominent Physician Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Forensic Report
There is no question that equal access to the courts is essential to the fair administration of justice. Whether it’s filing an initial petition, demanding a speedy trial, or gaining access to court records, all persons should be afforded equal opportunity. This...
Mom Faces Abuse Charge For Texting Nude Photo Of Child Sleeping
Brooklyn Family Court recently played host to a mother’s nightmare when questionable family photos became the subject of a child abuse case brought against her and her husband. Luckily for this “loving and attentive mother” in Matter of CW v. CYR the Court ultimately...