Lawyer John A. Kornfeld, graduated from Columbia College, A.B., magna cum laude, 1984 Yale University, J.D., 1987. Phi Beta Kappa, is now employed by Aronson Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP at 485 Lexington Avenue, 27th Floor New York, NY 10017.

While being a member of New York State (Delegate to House of Delegates; Member of Family Law Section Executive Committee) and American Bar Associations; New York County Lawyers' Association; New York City Bar Association, John A. Kornfeld is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John A. Kornfeld as your lawyer, you should consider whether John A. Kornfeld offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John A. Kornfeld has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John A. Kornfeld's office is located at New York, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John A. Kornfeld has been admitted in 1988, New York and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York; 2002, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit. His or her practice areas include Matrimonial Law; Litigation.

John A. Kornfeld's college and law school education includes Columbia College, A.B., magna cum laude, 1984, Yale University, J.D., 1987. Phi Beta Kappa. Other biographical background includes Before choosing to focus on matrimonial law in 2004, John had more than fifteen years of experience litigating and trying complex commercial cases.John’s approach is to speak softly and carry a big stick. He avoids litigation when appropriate, recognizing the financial and emotional toll a trial can exact. Nevertheless, when a party will not act reasonably, John can bring to bear his courtroom experience and his readiness to try cases. John -- who has been named a "Super Lawyer" -- counts among successes obtaining and/or sustaining on appeal orders and judgments that: granted his client sole legal custody after trial; upheld a prenuptial agreement protecting the assets of a “Forbes 100” client; granted the largest equitable distribution award after trial in the history of New York State; denied applications to disqualify a law guardian and vacate an award of attorneys’ fees; and incarcerated his adversary upon finding him in contempt.John has also lectured on a variety of legal topics, including evidentiary issues, matrimonial law, and trial advocacy before undergraduate and graduate school students, attorneys, and bar association committees. John has been selected to act as a Special Master to resolve disputes between other matrimonial firm.John lives in Westchester County with his wife, Julie, and their three children.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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