Val Kleyman
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in New York, NY
New York, NY 10006
- Family Law
As partner and shareholder of the Kleyman Law Firm, Val Kleyman assists families who are going through a divorce or child dispute. He serves people throughout New York City, including Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn, as well as those in Westchester and Nassau counties. Mr. Kleyman is the recipient of several honors; he is listed as one of The National Advocates: Top 100; the American Institute of Legal Counsel has listed him as a Family Law 10 Best; and he holds an Avvo “Superb” rating.
Few things are as life-altering as a divorce. It takes control over every aspect of life, including the person’s own self. Mr. Kleyman understands these impacts and helps people stay in control of a tough situation. His goal is always to obtain a resolution as quickly as possible, while keeping the focus on any children involved and the needs of his client. Part of his success as an attorney lies in the fact that he finds a strategy that works for clients’ individual cases, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
When he is not representing clients, Mr. Kleyman gives lectures on family law matters. When the Ashley Madison leak occurred, he was asked to appear on CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley to discuss it. Mr. Kleyman graduated from Syracuse University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and psychology. He then attended Brooklyn Law School, receiving a Juris Doctor in 2004. From the beginning, Mr. Kleyman has focused his practice entirely on family law, handling matters that involve the following: same-sex issues, child support and alimony, father’s rights, domestic violence, collaborative law, mediation, dissolution, child custody and prenuptial agreements.
Family Law (100%): Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights
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Rising Stars: 2016 - 2017
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About Val Kleyman
Admitted: 2004, New York
Professional Webpage: http://nyc-divorcelawyer.com/val-kleyman-esq/
Honors/Awards:
Val Kleyman was selected as a 2018 Elite Lawyer in Divorce & Family In NY. Elite Lawyer is a directory and rating service that awards and recognizes attorneys who have displayed a high level of competence in their practice and received acknowledgment from their peers, community, bar, and committees.
, Elite NYC Divorce Lawyer , Elite Lawyers, 2018- Val Kleyman received a Peer Review Rating from Martingale-Hubbell and was rated “5 out of 5” for the following categories: legal knowledge, analytical abilities, judgment, communication ability and legal experience., Peer Reviewed, 5 out of 5 Rating, Matindale-Hubbell Peer Review, 2016
- Val Kleyman was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers In New York in divorce and family law by the The National Advocates. Membership is extended to the select few of the most qualified top divorce lawyers in New York who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation and stature measured by objective and uniformly applied standards., Top 100 Lawyers, Divorce & Family Law – The National Advocates, 2016
Fastest Growing Law Firm In America 2018 – The Law Firm 500. Kleyman Law Firm P.C. was awarded The Law Firm 500 Award 2017, an honor bestowed upon the fastest growing law firms in America. Law Firms who were recognized not only received recognition for their accomplishments, but they were included in a list of law firms published by industry media outlets, and mentioned by thought leaders.
, Fastest Growing Law Firm In America 2018, The Law Firm 500, 2018- Val Kleyman and the Kleyman Law Firm P.C., were selected to Top Attorneys of North America and Top Divorce Lawyers in New York by The Who’s Who Directories. The Who’s Who Directories profiles leading professionals who demonstrate recognizable success and leadership in their field., Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Directories, 2016
- Val Kleyman has been selected as “10 Best” In New York for the areas of matrimonial and family law by the American Institute Of Family Law Attorneys. AIOFLA recognizes attorneys who exhibit the highest degree of client satisfaction in their field., Top 10 Family Attorneys In NY, American Institute Of Family Attorneys, 2016
- Val Kleyman was awarded membership “Top 1% Of Attorneys In The Nation” in family law by The National Association Of Distinguished Counsel. Less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States are members of the “Nation’s Top Attorneys”. The recipients of this prestigious award have demonstrated the highest ideals of the legal profession., Nations Top 1%, National Association Of Distinguished Counsel, 2017
- Elite NYC Divorce Lawyer – Elite LawyersVal Kleyman was selected as a 2018 Elite Lawyer in Divorce & Family In NY. Elite Lawyer is a directory and rating service that awards and recognizes attorneys who have displayed a high level of competence in their practice and received acknowledgment from their peers, community, bar, and committees., Elite NYC Divorce Lawyer, Elite Lawyers, 2018
- Top 10 Under 40 Family Attorneys In NY, National Academy Of Family Lawyers Val Kleyman was nominated as “Top 10 Under 40” In New York for the areas of matrimonial and family law by the National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys uses a thorough selection process to determine the top family law attorneys in each state., Top 10 Under 40 Family Attorneys In NY, National Academy Of Family Lawyers, 2016
- Val Kleyman is a Top Rated Family Law Attorney in New York, NY and selected for inclusion as a one of Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars in the area of divorce and family law. This rating is awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys by Super Lawyers that selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process., Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2016
- Top Divorce Lawyer & Family Lawyer In New York – Lawyers Of DistinctionVal Kleyman was selected as on of the “Top 10% Of Divorce & Family Law Attorneys” In New York. Lawyers of Distinction members have been selected based upon a review and vetting process from their Selection Committee., Top Divorce Lawyer & Family Lawyer In New York, Lawyers Of Distinction, 2018
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Eastern District of New York Federal Court, 2005
- Libra Professional Network, 2015
- Southern District of New York Federal Court, 2008
- New YorK State Bar, 2004
- New York State Bar Association, 2016
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Kings County, New York Pro Bono Project Member - represented low income litigants in divorce matters., 2019
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Speaker, Managing Your Legal Career, Marino Legal Academy, 2015
- Presenter, Divorce & Family Law Practice Overview, Marino Legal Academy, 2015
Representative Clients:
- Settled a high net worth divorce with several millions dollars of assets., 2019
Represented a three time grammy award winner, Isaac Freeman III, stage name "Fatman Scopp" in divorce proceedings.
, 2018
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Elite Lawyer Nomination, 2018
- Nations Top 1% – National Association Of Distinguished Counsel, 2017
- 5 Out Of 5 Peer Review Rating In Family Law – Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
- Top 100 Lawyers, Divorce & Family Law – The National Advocates, 2016
- Founder of Libra Network (libranetwork.com), 2013
- Lead Counsel Certified, Divorce & Family Law – Thomson Reuters, 2017
- Top 10 Under 40 Family Attorneys – National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
- Rated "Supreb" 10 out of 10 by Avvo in Divorce & Family Law, 2016
- Fastest Growing Law Firm In America 2017 – The Law Firm 500., 2017
- Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers – American Society Of Legal Advocates, 2016
Videos:
Telling clients the truth in divorce cases
, Telling Clients The Truth In Divorce, Family Law, 2018- Interview on CBS evening news regaring Ashley Madison information breach and effects on divorce., CBS Interview, 2015
- Interview with Glamour Magazine, GLAMOUR Magazine Interview, 2017
- Managing Your Legal Career And Your Firm, Law Firm Management CLE Lecture, 2014
Moving Forward In Divorce
, Moving Forward In Divorce, 2018- Divorce & Family Law Overview, Divorce & Family Law Practice in NY, An Overview, 2015
Educational Background:
- Syracuse University, NY, Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Psychology, 1999, 1999
- Brooklyn Law School, JD, 2003
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Last Updated: 7/5/2019