Debra L. Rubin
Top rated Family Law attorney in Melville, New York
Law Offices of Debra L. Rubin, PLLC
Practice areas: Family Law
Licensed in New York since: 1991
Education: Hofstra University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2025 Law Offices of Debra L. Rubin, PLLC
425 Broadhollow RdSuite 222
Melville, NY 11747 Phone: 631-529-1090 Email: Debra L. Rubin Visit website
Debra L. Rubin, the senior partner at the Law Offices of Debra L. Rubin, PLLC, has litigated and negotiated resolutions of matrimonial and family law matters for more than 20 years and further handles mediation, collaborative divorce matters, and appeals in the areas of family and matrimonial law. In addition to being a member of the New York State, Nassau County, and Suffolk County Bar Associations and their matrimonial committees, she is an Officer of the Suffolk Academy of Law and is also a member of the NY Family Law American Inn of Court, an organization which emphasizes professionalism and civility amongst matrimonial lawyers. Ms. Rubin has published various articles and lectured in her field. She is a firm believer in focusing on the individual needs of each client and guiding clients towards the process best suited for them -- negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, and, when necessary, aggressive litigation.
First Admitted: 1991, New York
Professional Webpage: http://www.rubindivorcelaw.com
Bar / Professional Activity
- Ms. Rubin is a member of the following organizations: American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Nassau County Women's Bar Association, Suffolk County Women's Bar Association Member Nassau County Bar Association (& Its Matrimonial Committee) Suffolk County Bar Association (& Its Matrimonial Committee) New York State Women's Bar Association, New York Family Law American Inn of Court Barrister, New York Association of Collaborative Professionals, and is an Officer and Curriculum Committee Chair of the Suffolk Academy of Law
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Mongelli v. Mongelli, 2nd Dept - Ms. Rubin successfully argued on behalf of the appellant that the trial Court had improperly imputed income to him., 2010
- Eschemuller v. Eschemuller - 2nd Dept. - Ms. Rubin argued successfully on behalf of the Respondent-wife, inter alia, that separate property commingled with marital property lost its separate character; and that she was properly issued a credit for maintenance arrears accrued under a pendente lite order., 2018
- Lemieux v. Lemieux, 48 AD3d 644 (2nd Dept 2008) - Ms. Rubin successfully defended an appeal, resulting in the Appellate Division affirming an award of long-term maintenance to the respondent wife., 2008
- Norman v Dykman, 23 AD3d 358 (2005) - Ms. Rubin successfully argued on behalf of the defendant that plaintiff was not entitled to a reduction in her maintenance obligation as she had failed to demonstrate "extreme hardship", 2005
- Glassberg v. Glassberg - NYLJ 5/4/09 - Suffolk County Supreme Court awarded in excess of 50% of the marital estate to the wife based upon husband's sporadic and limited contributions to the marital partnership.
- Gruppuso v. Caridi, 66 AD3d 838 (2d Dept. 2009) - Appellate Division held that the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in denying an award of counsel fees to each of the parties., 2009
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Trained in mediation and collaborative law
Pro bono / Community Service
- Member of the Board of Directors of Nassau/Suffolk Law Services. Member of the Pro Bono Foundation. Member of the Charitable Committee of the Suffolk County Bar Association Lectured to high school students, particpate in Career Day activities in local elementary schools, member of Commack School/Business Partnership Committee. Member of Suffolk County Bar Association Judicial Screening
Educational Background
- Graduate of Hofstra University School of Law, 1990
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Authored "Equitable is Not Equal" for the February 2010 Edition of the Nassau Lawyer
- Ms. Rubin recently authored an article for the NYSBA Elder Law Quarterly entitiled "New Divorce Legislation", Author, New Divorce Legislation, NYSBA Elder Law Quarterly, NYSBA
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Hofstra Law's Center for Children and Family Services - Outstanding Women in the Law, 2016
Honors
- Ms. Rubin was recently honored with a listing in The Ten Leaders of Matrimonial & Divorce Law on Long Island, Age 45 and Under. http://www.tenleaders.com/law/matrimonial-divorce-law/new-york/long-island-age-45-under/debra-l-rubin/4291, TenLeaders.org, 2010
Industry Groups
- Barrister In NY Family Law Amerian Inn Of Court
- Family Law And Matrimonial Law Committees Of NYSBA
- Nassau And Suffolk County Bar Assoc; Member Of NYS Assoc Of Collab Professionals And Collaborative L
- Nassau County Bar Assoc
Office location for Debra L. Rubin
425 Broadhollow Rd
Suite 222
Melville, NY 11747
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2011 - 2025