Bonnie E. Rabin

Top rated Family Law attorney in New York, New York

Rabin Pfeffer and Partners LLP
Bonnie E. Rabin
Rabin Pfeffer and Partners LLP

Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in New York since: 1985

Education: The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2009, 2011 - 2026

Rabin Pfeffer and Partners LLP

11 Times Square
10th Floor
New York, NY 10036 Visit website
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In the bustling metropolis of New York City, Bonnie E. Rabin stands as a beacon of hope for families navigating the intricate world of matrimonial and family law. As a founding partner at Rabin Pfeffer and Partners LLP, she carved a niche for herself, becoming the go-to advocate for high-profile individuals and celebrities seeking discreet and skillful representation.

Ms. Rabin's proficiency extended to the most complex financial matters, where she fearlessly tackled cases involving substantial assets, professional practices and closely held family businesses. Beyond the realm of finances, she championed the rights of parents and children in nontraditional families, skillfully navigating the ever-evolving landscape of reproductive rights, surrogacy and parentage.

A sought-after speaker and adjunct professor of law at Cardozo Law School, Ms. Rabin shared her knowledge and insights on family law, custody, marriage equality, domestic violence and children's rights. Her unwavering advocacy led to groundbreaking decisions in both federal and state courts, impacting child custody, support, equitable distribution and international child abduction cases. The New York State Supreme Court frequently appointed her as an Attorney for the Children, entrusting her with the responsibility of safeguarding their best interests.

Ms. Rabin's journey began in 1985, armed with a law degree from Antioch School of Law and a passion for justice. Over four decades, she honed her skills, achieving remarkable victories in family courts and New York appellate courts, including landmark decisions by the New York Court of Appeals. Her dedication and knowledge earned her the respect of clients and peers alike.

With an "Excellent" rating from Avvo and an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, Ms. Rabin's reputation as a top-tier attorney was undeniable. Before entering private practice, she served as a supervising attorney in charge of the Manhattan Trial Office at the Juvenile Rights Division of the Legal Aid Society, where she honed her skills in representing children in various legal matters.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 1985, New York

Professional Webpage: https://rpaplaw.com/attorneys/bonnie-e-rabin/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Former Co-Chair and present Board Member of The Hetrick-Martin Institute, 2023
  • Member, New York City Bar Association
  • Member, New York Women's Bar Association
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Member, New York County Lawyers' Association
  • Former Chair, Children and the Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • Upheld Requirement to Arbitrate as Contracted over Court Fact Finding Support Proceeding, 2024
  • Contested and Defining Matter on Marriage Legitimacy Claim in New York - Constitutional/Religious Claims, 2024
  • Highly Complicated Inter-State Family Law Matter for Celebrity Family to Highest Court in State 

Representative Clients

  • First Impression Matters in Multiple Areas Individually and as Firm Leader (Domestic and International), 2023
  • Upheld Arbitration Requirements as Contracted over Court Support Proceeding, 2024
  • Ongoing and Confidential Representation of High Asset and Notable Clients 

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Board Member and former Co-Chair of the Hetrick-Martin Institute (HMI) - Largest and oldest organization dedicated to LGBTQ Youth., 2024
  • Past Chair of the Legal Advisory Council, 1996-2005
  • Founding Member, Center for Battered Women's Legal Services, 1990
  • Director of Sanctuary for Families, 1990-2002

Educational Background

  • State University of New York at New Paltz, B.A.

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • Johnson's Baby Shampoo heiress reignites custody battle with ex-boyfriend, New York Law Post, January 27, 2016
  • New York Law Journal Marriage Equality Remains an Aspiration. Non-recognition statutes pose legal complications for same-sex unions August 1, 2011
  • New York Law Journal “Automatic Orders” Prevent Wrongful Asset Transfers in Divorce Actions July 29, 2013
  • Super Lawyers Magazine How to Handle Custody Cases That Cross Borders International family law cases are on the rise: Here’s how they’re resolved March 19, 2020
  • Bonnie Rabin and Martha Cohen Stine make law in Appellate Division, First Department in Nederlander v. Nederlander, 102 A.D. 3d 416 (2013), case of first impression involving mortgages that matured during pendency of divorce action, New York State Law Reporting Bureau, January 3, 2013
  • Matter of Ozaltin v. Ozaltin, 12 2371 CV, United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (Child Custody – Hague Convention)
  • Daughters Kept in New York in Violation of Hague Convention Must Return to Turkey, June 11, 2012
  • Adjunct Professor of Law at Cardozo Law School, Family Court Clinic
  • Ozaltin v. Ozaltin,12-2371-cv, Circuit Finds Right to Sue to Enforce Custody Treaty. Bonnie Rabin, who represented the father, said: "...in the global society that we now have, this gives parents the protection they need against the fear of fleeing parents or parents who don't return after a vacation or another stay." New York Law Journal, February 21, 2013
  • Automatic Orders' Prevent Wrongful Asset Transfers in Divorce Actions, New York Law Journal, July 29, 2013
  • Daughters Kept in New York in Violation of Hague Convention Must Return to Turkey, New York Law Journal, August 1, 2011
  • In the Matter of S.E.O. and Y.O.1, Nurettin Ozaltin, Petitioner v. Zeynep Tekiner Ozaltin, Respondent., 12 Civ. 2390, New York Law Journal, Junet 11, 2012

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • American Bar Association Journal -- Well Received Podcast on Family Law, 2022
  • Featured Interview for article on International Custody Disputes - UCCJEA and Hague Matters, 2020

Honors

  • Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, Lawdragon, 2024
  • Top 10 Family Law Attorney List for New York, America's Best Advocates, 2024
  • AV Rating from Martindale Hubbell, Martindale Hubbell, 2021

Office location for Bonnie E. Rabin

11 Times Square
10th Floor
New York, NY 10036

Phone: 646-582-8186

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