Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2005
Education: Fordham University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 Call today:
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As Managing and Senior Partner of Miller Zeiderman LLP, Lisa Zeiderman is dedicated to serving clients in Manhattan, New York, Kings, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland Orange and Dutchess County. She focuses her practice on matrimonial, divorce and family law, generally handling complex, high net worth divorce and high stakes financial and custody cases that involve equitable distribution, alimony, custody, child support, modifications, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. and grandparent visitiation He cases frequently involve crypto currency, deferred compensation, restricted stock units, stock options, business valuations and equitable distribution of businesses and professional practices.
Ms. Zeiderman is a highly accomplished attorney who earned her law degree from Fordham Law, is a member of Chief and was named Crain's New York Notable Women for 2022 and 2023 and was also honored by Crains in 2024. She has been quoted in numerous publications most recently including the New Yorker. Ms, Zeiderman is both a Certified Financial Divorce Analyst and a Certified Financial Litigator.
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult experiences of a person's life. Having gone through her own divorce many years ago, Ms. Zeiderman understands the emotional and financial costs that family law issues often carry. She communicates honestly with her clients, and she offers them realistic guidance about their options and the risks that are involved with litigation. While Ms. Zeiderman has built a reputation as a strong negotiator, she is prepared to litigate her clients' issues in the courtroom when the other side is unwilling to compromise. Ms. Zeiderman works closely with her clients and strives to help them achieve favorable resolutions that meet their short and long-term needs. She has a "Superb" rating from Avvo.
Beyond the courtroom, Ms. Zeiderman is actively involved in the legal community. She is a member of the New York Women's Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and Chief. Ms. Zeiderman frequently publishes articles on family law topics in the New York Law Journal, has appeared on numerous podcasts and has her own blog at lisazeiderman.com. Ms. Zeiderman serves on several boards including Family Legal Care. She is Chair of the Savvy Ladies Board, an organization with a mission to foster women's financial empowerment through financial literacy. She also publishes a blog for Psychology Today. Additionally, Ms. Zeiderman is co-hosting a Podcast known as the Power of the Ask. Ms. Zeiderman is also an advisor to Hello Prenup,
Ms Zeiderman often drafts prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that involve high net worth assets and include fertility issues such as disposition of embryos. Ms. Zeiderman is prepared to draft your prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2004, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: https://lisazeiderman.com
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York State Bar Association, Member
- I am Chair of the Board of Savvy Ladies, and Board Member of Family Legal Care. I am a member of the New York Bar Association and the New York Women's Bar Association. , 2026
- Westchester Women’s Bar Association, Member
- New York Women's Bar Association, Member, 2005 – Present
- New York, 2005
- New York State Bar Association, Member of Legislation Committee, 2000 – Present
- Connecticut, 2004
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Lee v. Lee, 2025 NY Slip Op 05886 [242 AD3d 603] , 2025
- Chari of the Board of Savvy Ladies, Member of the Executive Committee of Family Legal Care, 2020
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Financial Litigator, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst , 2016
Pro bono / Community Service
- Served on various non-for-profit boards including Family Legal Care and as Chair of Savvy Ladies and former President of Justice Brandeis Law Society , 2020
Educational Background
- Fordham University, B.A., Religious Studies, Summa Cum Laude
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- In sum, prenuptial agreements are enforceable contracts that can be counted upon provided that they are drafted with care. Severability clauses matter as do including statutory maintenance calculations. , co-author with Julia Rodgers Esq., Shining a Light on Drafting Enforceable Prenuptial Agreements; Lessons from 'JM v. GV"; What is Acceptable and What is Not?, New York Law Journal, Family Law, Matrimonial Law, Legal, 2025
- NYLJ article about Navigating the Complexities of Embryo Disposition , co-author, Navigating the Complexities of Embryo Disposition , New York Law Journal, Legal, 2024
- Jennifer Hurvitz and I discussed the red flags associated with being in a relationship with a financial bully. , Speaking Engagement, Doing Relationships Right: Is Your Partner a Financial Bully? with Lisa Zeiderman, Esq., Doing Relationships Right Podcast with Jennifer Hurvitz, Divorce And Matrimonial Law, 2021
- In this episode of the Modern Divorce podcast, I spoke about financial abuse and what can be done about it. , speaker for podcast, When Financial Abuse Occurs, Modern Divorce, Legal, 2023
- This article concerns the use of the Kovel agreement with other professionals and client/attorney privilege, Author, The Divorce; The Limitations of Privilege, New York Law Journal, Legal Industry, 2022
- This article is about changes in how courts will determine custody of your "pet" and the changes in the law. , writer, New York Courts May Soon Be Raining Cats, Dogs and Perhaps Parakeets, New York Law Journal, Legal, 2021
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents left New York State with their children and have not returned. While parents relocated with their children, we questioned whether New York courts would maintain jurisdiction to compel a parent to return a child after having resided outside the state for over six months. , writer, Relocation: Home is Not Necessarily Where the Heart Is, New York Law Journal, Legal, 2021
- NYLJ commentary on 46 Judges and non judiciary staff in 2020 not being certified. , Writer, No Budget Cuts—Judges Are Already Taking a Death Gamble, NYLJ, 2020
- Modifications of Child Support , Writer, Downward Modifications of Child Support, Unemployment and COVID-19, NYLJ, Family Law, 2020
- Article in NYLJ regarding pros and cons of calling the child’s therapist in a custody case. , Writer, Calling the Child’s Therapist as a Witness in a Custody Case, NYLJ, Family Law, 2020
- “Cleanup the Prenup,” (Co-Author with Amy L. Reiss, Esq.,), New York Law Journal, Volume 233-No 28, Feb. 2005
- Recent Case Editor of the Westchester Domestic Relations Law, 2012 – 2013
- Title Divorce In Challenging Times: Legal and Economic Considerations, Jewish Community Center (JCC) New York, 2010 – Present
- Equitable Distribution & Maintenance, New York State Bar Association, 2008, 2009, 2010
- Boundaries of Electronic Snooping, New York Women’s Bar, 2010 – Present
- “Utilizing the Lis Pendens in Matrimonial Actions,” (Co-Author with Scott E. Mollen), New York Law Journal, Volume 238-No 13, July, 2007
- "Divorces Cyberspace & Discovery: Writing on a Wall May Not Be Private After All," New York State Family Law Review (2011) with Amy L. Reiss and Danielle Jacobs
- “Snooping: What’s Legal, What’s Illegal,” (Co-Author with Amy L. Reiss, Esq.), Family Law Review, 2009
- Case Editor for the Domestic Relations Law publication of the Family Law Section in Westchester County
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Vice President of Board of Savvy Ladies, 2021
- Chair of Savvy Ladies Board of Directors , 2025
- Chair of Board of Savvy Ladies , 2023
- Crain's New York Notable Diverse Lawyer Crain's Business Notable Woman Lawyer for 2022, 2022
- Chair of Development Committee for Savvy Ladies , 2020
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, 2016
Honors
- Quoted in Psychology Today Magazine
- Client Champion Award is based upon client reviews, Client Champion Award, Martindale Hubbell, 2021
- Lisazeidermaninfo.com, Notable Women In Law in Crains New York, Crains New York, 2023
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.
Industry Groups
- Family Law
- Matrimonial Law. I am a board member of Family Legal Care and Chair of the Board of Savvy Ladies
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Lisa is a force to be reckoned with in the matrimonial world. She has incredible experience on tough financial cases, as well as cases with a mental illness component.”
“Lisa is supremely skilled in financial litigation issues and custody issues in matrimonial and family law matters. She is a fierce advocate.”
“Ms. Zeiderman has built an incredible practice focusing in all aspects of family law and matrimonial litigation. She is a CFL and can adeptly handle even the most complicated financial matters. She is a fierce advocate and shows incredible dedication to her clients.”
“Lisa is an excellent attorney and certified financial litigator who will go above and beyond to advocate for her clients.”
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2014
