Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2006
Education: Hofstra University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2016 Attorney Robert E. Hornberger founded his New York law firm, Hornberger Verbitsky, P.C., aka The Long Island Divorce and Family Law Group, in 2010. From his law office in Commack, he focuses his efforts on providing high-quality representation to clients from nearby Huntington and those living throughout Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties and New York City's five boroughs who face delicate family law challenges, including:
- Divorce
- Property division
- Child custody
- Child support
In addition to representing clients in family law litigation, Mr. Hornberger also offers representation in uncontested divorces, along with mediation and collaborative divorce. In fact, he is the director of the nonprofit Collaborative Law Association of New York, Inc., which works to promote dispute resolution via collaborative law.
Mr. Hornberger began his legal career in 2006 after earning his law degree from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and his approval to practice law in New York state. Prior to founding his own law firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a well-known Long Island firm, where he gained valuable experience in mediation that continues to benefit his firm's clients today.
Thanks to Mr. Hornberger's dedication to alternative dispute resolutions, he has an excellent reputation as a skilled negotiator, as evidenced by his "Very Good" rating from Avvo. In addition, he is a regular guest speaker on family law topics and the author of a 2015 e-book titled "Guide to New York Divorce: What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Divorce Lawyer in New York."
Mr. Hornberger is also an active member of the legal community. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association.
Practice areas
Family Law, Alternative Dispute ResolutionFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 80% Family Law
- 20% Alternative Dispute Resolution
First Admitted: 2006, New York
Professional Webpage: http://divorce-longisland.com/attorneys/robert-e-hornberger-...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member and Contributor, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Suffolk County Bar Association
- Nassau County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- State of New York
Pro bono / Community Service
- Director, Collaborative Law Association of New York, Inc.
Educational Background
- State University of New York at Binghamton, Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy, Politics and Law, and History, 2002
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Robert is an outstanding family law attorney whom I have trusted with both family and client referrals for several years. He is extremely diligent and knowledgable. The clients that I refer to him tell me he makes them feel "protected". He is very deserving of the title of Super Lawyer!”
“It is with great confidence that I nominate Robert E. Hornberger, Esq. as a Super Lawyer under the category of “Family Law”. I have known Robert for more than a decade and have worked with him on both litigated and collaborative matters. His manner is a near perfect mix of zeal and pragmatism. Robert is confident, tenacious, prompt and prepared. He is also honorable, reasonable and committed to serving his client’s best interests. He settles those cases which should be settled, and expertly tries those cases which cannot be. I would not hesitate to refer a family member or friend to him, and welcome any opportunity to work with him as opposing counsel or collaborative counterpart.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2016
