Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2010
Education: Brooklyn Law School
Languages spoken: English, Russian
A partner at Fersch LLC, Maxine F. Donskoi oversees matters pertaining exclusively to matrimonial and family law since being licensed by the New York State Bar Association. For over a decade, she has been assisting people in the New York metropolitan area in navigating the legal system as they deal with emotionally intense issues. She represents clients in federal and state courts across the five boroughs of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx, helping them with various issues such as:
- Legal separation and uncontested divorces
- Settlements
- Postnuptial and prenuptial agreements
- Custody and access
- Equitable distribution
- Child and spousal support
Ms. Donskoi provides her clients with high-quality legal representation and protects their rights as they go through life-altering situations and seek to resettle them emotionally and physically. Her knowledge and prowess are invaluable to her clients.
Upon graduating from Brooklyn Law School with a Juris Doctor, Ms. Donskoi is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, as well as in the state courts of New Jersey and New York. She is also an associate of the Women’s Bar Association & Foundation and the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.
In 2016, the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys awarded Ms. Donskoi its Client Satisfaction Award, a distinction honored to less than 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Her outstanding professionalism and client service have also earned her an "Excellent" rating on Avvo. Additionally, she is proficient in Russian.
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: 2010, New York
Professional Webpage: https://pffamilylaw.com/attorneys/maxine/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Women’s Bar Association, Member
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- New Jersey
- New York State Bar Association (Family Law Section), Member
- New York
Educational Background
- Brooklyn Law School, Juris Doctor
Honors
- Super Lawyers New York Metro “Rising Stars” list, 2014-2024
- Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2025