Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in New York since: 2005
Education: Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026 Call today:
718-475-6620
Virtual Appointments Levoritz Law Firm
200 Vesey StNew York, NY 10281 Visit website
Yonatan S. Levoritz established Levoritz Law Firm in 2007 in New York City, New York, and currently works as an attorney at the establishment. It was earlier named the Law Office of Yonatan S. Levoritz when it was founded in 2005 – soon after he was admitted to the New York State Bar Association. Since then, he has built a strong reputation for success based on his comprehensive approach to a diverse range of legal matters encompassing civil, criminal, business, matrimonial and appellate law, as well as estate planning and elder law. His practice is focused primarily in and around New York County as well as Westchester, Rockland, Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Drawing from decades of experience, Mr. Levoritz handles complex cases across various practice areas. In 2008, his remarkable achievements both inside and outside the courtroom led to him being named Professional of the Year in Matrimonial Law by Strathmore’s Who’s Who, making him the youngest attorney at the time to receive this prestigious honor. He has also been rated “Superb” on Avvo and is peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Levoritz is actively involved in all cases at his firm, collaborating closely with attorneys, consultants and witnesses to achieve amicable resolutions for his clients. Throughout his career, he has accumulated extensive experience in business and civil law, appeals and especially matrimonial and family law. He is known for his strong advocacy for fathers' rights in family law matters, aiming to protect their rights in a system that often appears biased towards mothers in divorce and custody matters.
Apart from his legal practice, Mr. Levoritz has represented high-profile individuals, including celebrities and hedge fund managers, and has been quoted in national publications for his legal proficiency. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and received his Juris Doctor cum laude from the Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. He is admitted to practice law in the state of New York and is an active member of the New York County Lawyers Association, particularly in the Matrimonial Law Section.
*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 LawFocus areas
Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Marital Property
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2005, New York
Professional Webpage: https://levoritzlaw.com/about-us/attorney-yonatan-levoritz/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York County Lawyers Association — Matrimonial and Family Law Sections
- New York, 2005
- Expanded and evolved into The Levoritz Law Group, 2007
- Founded his own firm - the Law Office of Yonatan S. Levoritz , 2005
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Davydova v. Sasonov Case. Provided the client with an opportunity to receive considerably more financial support from her husband while their divorce was in the process of being litigated, 2013
- In making a determination as to equitable distribution of the marital assets, the referee properly considered the statutory factors enumerated in the version of Domestic Relations Law § 236(B)(5)(d) in effect as the record supported the conclusion that the husband wastefully dissipated at least $ 285,000 in assets by choosing to abandon several business ventures; [2]-The court further affirmed the wife's seven-year post divorce maintenance award of $ 3,000 per month because the evidence presented at the hearing regarding the marital lifestyle was such that the Referee had a basis to conclude that the husband's actual income and resources were greater than reported, the parties were married for 26 years, and the award was appropriate for the wife to become self-supporting given the factors involved.Kaprov v. Stalinsky, 2016 NY Slip Op 08509, ¶ 1, 145 A.D.3d 869, 869, 44 N.Y.S.3d 123, 124 (App. Div. 2nd Dept.), 2016
- The family court should have awarded a mother sole legal and physical custody of the parties' child without imposing the conditions related to the mother and the child relocating to New York City because its determination that the child's best interests were served by the relocation, which was primarily based on a finding that the child's relocation to Binghamton threatened the child's relationship with the father, lacked a sound and substantial basis in the record.Matter of Wright v. Burke, 2024 NY Slip Op 01815, ¶ 1, 226 A.D.3d 694, 694, 209 N.Y.S.3d 67, 68 (App. Div. 2nd Dept.), 2024
- The family court should have awarded a mother sole legal and physical custody of the parties' child without imposing the conditions related to the mother and the child relocating to New York City because its determination that the child's best interests were served by the relocation, which was primarily based on a finding that the child's relocation to Binghamton threatened the child's relationship with the father, lacked a sound and substantial basis in the record.Matter of Wright v. Burke, 2024 NY Slip Op 01815, ¶ 1, 226 A.D.3d 694, 694, 209 N.Y.S.3d 67, 68 (App. Div. 2nd Dept.), 2024
Videos
- What’s the Difference Between Physical and Legal Custody?, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, 2017
- How To Modify a Child Support Agreement, Family Law, Divorce, 2017
- How To Enforce a Child Support Agreement, Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, 2017
- How Do Judges Decide on Child Custody?, Family Law, Divorce, 2017
- How to Get the Most from a Divorce Settlement, Family Law, Divorce, 2017
Representative Clients
- During the course of his career, Yoni has represented numerous celebrities and other individuals of high net worth, including Steven Green, one of the most eligible gay bachelors in New York State, and Patricia Duff, former wife of Revlon billionaire Ron Perelman.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- I am AV rated for the years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Educational Background
- University of Maryland, B.S., 2001
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Is video surveillance keeping us secure or is it trampling our freedoms?, https://smcorridornews.com/is-video-surveillance-keeping-us-secure-or-is-it-trampling-our-freedoms/, Corridor News, 2017
- What does the free college bill do for people getting divorced or dealing with child support?, 2017
- Comparative analysis of the use of Attorneys for Children in different states and why the system in New York is not only ineffective, but harmful to children., Author, New York State's Attorney for the Child System Falls Short, THE MATRIMONIAL STRATEGIST, Matrimonial/Family Law Lawyers, 2017
- The Court Of Appeals has ruled on the issue of Child Support in 50/50 splits of custody, but many judges and support magistrates are either unfamiliar with the law or disregard the law., Author, The Courts Have Given Clear Guidance on Child Support. Why Is It Not Being Followed?, New York Law Journal, Family Law Attorneys, 2018
- The article delves into financial fraud in divorce cases and how the courts can better protect the public in terms of wasted tax dollars and deter people who have unclean-hands from abusing the judicial system., Author, How Matrimonial Courts Can Better Handle Litigants' Fraud, New York Law Journal, Legal, 2017
- The article delves into why some and not others can get away with certain financial frauds and others cannot and how justice is selective in nature and not blind as people would like to believe., Author, Bankruptcy cases show we’ve become a nation of selective justice, New York Daily News, General Public, 2017
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Passed the NASD Series 7. Currently, the NASD doesn't exist anymore but with the qualifications of the NASD Yoni has gained valuable insights into the needs and challenges that businesses and organizations face today.
- Passed the NASD series 63. Currently, the NASD doesn't exist anymore but with the qualifications of the NASD Yoni has gained valuable insights into the needs and challenges that businesses and organizations face today.
Honors
- Super Lawyer rating for 2019-2020 and 2021-2022
- Based on multiple peer reviews from the American legal industry for high ethical standing., Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Award, https://www.martindale.com/new-york/new-york/yonatan-s-levoritz-33563937-a/, 2018
- The youngest attorney to be awarded this honor due to his success in and out of the courtroom., Professional of the Year in Matrimonial Law by Strathmore’s Who’s Who, https://strathmore-ltd.com/pros-of-the-year/2008/, 2008
- Awarded the Client Champion Platinum Award based on his numerous outstanding clients reviews., Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum, https://www.martindale.com/new-york/new-york/yonatan-s-levoritz-33563937-a/, 2018
- The Lawyers of Distinction is recognized as the fastest growing community of distinguished lawyers in the United States offering membership to no more than 10% of attorneys in any given state. Members are accepted based upon objective evaluation of an attorney’s qualifications, license, reputation, experience, and disciplinary history., Lawyer of Distinction, https://www.newswire.com/news/yonatan-levoritz-recognized-as-2018-lawyer-of-distinction-20227881, 2018
- Awarded America's most honored professional award in the top 10% in 2017, Americas Most Honoured Professionals - Top 10%, 2017
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026
