Practice areas: Family Law
Licensed in New York since: 1984
Education: Hofstra University School of Law
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A pillar of leadership with over 40 years of experience, Margery A. Greenberg has maintained consistency in her eminent representation across every case she has taken on, emphasizing personalized attention, a methodical approach and unwavering commitment to achieving her clients’ goals with grace and poise. At the law office of Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP in New York City, New York, she is well-equipped to take on contentious family law matters involving divorce and dissolution, child custody and support, and many more.
Ms. Greenberg completed her undergraduate studies in 1980, graduating with her Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Hofstra University, where she was included in the dean’s list and received the highest departmental honors in its history. She went on to attend the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and received her Juris Doctor in 1983. The very next year, she obtained her license to practice law in New York and later gained admission to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
A stalwart champion for her clients’ futures, Ms. Greenberg utilizes every legal tool in her arsenal to give her clients the peace of mind and respite they deserve. For her many contributions, she has been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating, and holds a “Good” rating on Avvo, along with many positive client testimonials on the latter site.
Within her legal community, Ms. Greenberg maintains close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, the New York Women’s Bar Association, the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family Law- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1984, New York
Professional Webpage: https://www.dorflaw.com/our-team/margery-a-greenberg/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- New York Center for Law and Justice, Board Member
- American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- New York Women’s Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Matrimonial Neutral Evaluation Program, New York County, Member
- Center for Family Representation, Board Member
- New York Women's Bar Association, Matrimonial and Family Law Committee
- Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Interdisciplinary Committee
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Matter of Grover S., 176 A.D.3d 828 (2d Dept. 2019) (trial counsel)
- Cuthbart S. v. Linda S., 161 Misc. 2d 372 (Fam. Ct. 1994)
- Halperin v. Halperin, 282 A.D.2d 340 (1st Dept. 2001)
- Michael McC. v. Manuela A., 48 A.D.3d 91 (1st Dept. 2007) (trial counsel)
- In re Alexander D., 45 A.D.3d 264 (1st Dept. 2007) (trial counsel)
- A.K. v. A.S., 32 Misc. 3d (Fam. Ct. 2011)
- Boyce v. Boyce, 115 A.D.3d 552 (1st Dept. 2014) (argued appeal)
- Tarnai v Buchbinder, 132 A.D.3d 884 (2d Dept. 2015) (trial counsel)
- Charlotte E. v. Alan P., 145 A.D.3d 474 (1st Dept. 2016) (trial counsel)
Educational Background
- Hofstra University, B.A., Dean’s List, Highest Departmental Honors in History, cum laude
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Adjunct Professor, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University; 2021- to date
- Matrimonial Neutral Evaluation Program, New York County, Mediator/Neutral Evaluator
- Lecturer, InMotion Inc., “Child & Spousal Support”, October 2001
- Lecturer, New York State Bar Association, “Practice Skills: Family Court Practice”, April 2006
- Lecturer, New York State Bar Association, “Practical Skills: Family Court Practice – Family Offense Proceedings”, April 2008
- Lecturer, InMotion, Inc., “Litigation Skills in Family Offense Proceedings”, December 2008
- Lecturer, Center for Family Representation, “Cross Examining Mental Health Experts”, December 2009
- Lecturer, New York State Bar Association, “Practical Skills – Family Court Practice: Support, Family Offense Proceedings and Ethics”, April 2010
- Lecturer, Officer of Court Administration – Court Attorney/Referee Training, “International Child Abduction and the Hague Convention”, May 2012
- Lecturer, New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys/New York County Lawyers’ Association, “How to Try a Custody Case: Training Program to Develop Trial Skills”, May, 2015
- Lecturer, New York College of Matrimonial Trial Attorneys/New York County Lawyers’ Association, “How to Try a Custody Case: Training Program to Develop Trial Skills”, February 2016
Honors
- InMotion (now Her Justice) Recipient of the 2009 Mentor of the Year Award
- AV Preeminent Rating- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviews
- New York Metro Super Lawyers in Family Law and Domestic Relations, 2019-2025
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026
