Lindsay R. Pfeffer
Top rated Family Law attorney in New York, New York
Rabin Pfeffer and Partners LLP
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2009
Education: Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Lindsay R. Pfeffer is a distinguished partner at Rabin Pfeffer and Partners LLP, located in the heart of New York City. With a wealth of experience in matrimonial and family law, she adeptly handles a wide range of cases, from divorce and custody battles to equitable distribution and support issues. Her competence extends to crafting pre- and postnuptial agreements, always with a focus on delivering compassionate and innovative solutions to her clients' complex financial and custodial challenges.
Ms. Pfeffer is a formidable presence in New York's Supreme, family and appellate courts. Her work has been instrumental in shaping new legal precedents, particularly in cases affecting LGBTQ parents. She is well-versed in handling intricate matters such as habeas corpus proceedings and international child abduction disputes, often collaborating with attorneys across different jurisdictions to resolve custody and prenuptial agreement issues.
In addition to her litigation prowess, Ms. Pfeffer is trained in divorce mediation, offering a more amicable path for resolving disputes. Her legal journey began in the litigation department of a prominent Manhattan firm, where she honed her skills in commercial litigation, family law and employment law before dedicating her practice solely to matrimonial and family law.
An academic achiever, Ms. Pfeffer graduated cum laude with a B.A. from Brandeis University in 2005 and earned her J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2008, focusing on constitutional law and rights. During her time at law school, she was president of the Women Law Students Association and served as senior articles editor for the Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law.
Ms. Pfeffer is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the District of New Jersey. Her dedication and skill have earned her an "Excellent" rating on Avvo, reflecting her commitment to her clients and the legal profession.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2008, New Jersey
Professional Webpage: https://rpaplaw.com/attorneys/lindsay-r-pfeffer/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York State Bar Association, Member
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- New Jersey
- New York
- Brandeis Women’s Network of the Brandeis Alumni Club of New York City, Co-chair
- New York State Council on Divorce Mediation (NYSCDM), Member
- New York City Bar Association, Matrimonial Committee Member
- New York Women’s Bar Association, Member
Educational Background
- Brandeis University, B.A., cum laude, 2005
- New York State Council on Divorce Mediation (NYSCDM) Divorce Mediation Training Program, Approved under Part 146 of the New York State Unified Court System
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “Virtual Round Table – Family Law 2024”, corporatelivewire.com
- Working Mother, How to Help, Rather Than Hurt, Yourself in Your Divorce Case, May 13, 2019
- “Social Media in Divorce and Family Law: Trends, Implications and Precautions,” 2019 – Nassau County Bar Association – Matrimonial Law Committee
- Family Law 2024 – USA – New York | Global Practice Guides | Chambers and Partners
Honors
- Rising Star, New York Super Lawyers, 2014 - Present
Office location for Lindsay R. Pfeffer
11 Times Square
10th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 646-582-8186
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2024