Lauren E. Michaeli

A partner at Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli in Yonkers, New York, Lauren E. Michaeli devotes her practice to every facet of family law – divorce, child custody, asset division, prenuptial agreements and spousal support – while also handling real estate and estate‐planning matters. She brings a particular sensitivity and skill when cases touch on infidelity, domestic violence or sexual‐abuse allegations.

Ms. Michaeli served as lead counsel in the landmark relocation decision Lavery v. O’Sullivan, 169 N.Y.S.3d 632 (App. Div. 2d Dep’t 2022), securing victories at both trial and appellate levels. With extensive trial experience, she commands the courtroom with unwavering confidence, marrying compassionate counsel with assertive advocacy.

Renowned among her clients as a “night‐owl” attorney, Ms. Michaeli maintains around‐the‐clock availability for urgent matters. She is the champion you want when your world is unscripted: offering her personal cell phone and dropping everything to support you when every second counts.

Guiding clients through emotionally charged litigation, Ms. Michaeli eases their fears, clarifies their rights and empowers them to make informed decisions that shape a better future. Her deeply empathetic approach, legal skill and efficient navigation of court procedures consistently deliver practical solutions and peace of mind.

An active leader in the legal community, Ms. Michaeli serves on the New York State Bar Association’s Children and the Law Committee and holds memberships in the Yonkers Lawyers Association and the Westchester County Bar Association’s Family Law Section. Her honors include Who’s Who of Distinguished Alumni, the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys’ “10 Best in Client Satisfaction”, ThreeBestRated.com’s “Three Best Divorce Lawyers in Yonkers”, Attorney & Practice Magazine’s “Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in New York” and the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ “Top 10 Under 40.”

Ms. Michaeli graduated cum laude from New York University in 2009 with degrees in business communications and social work. She also earned her J.D. summa cum laude from Fordham University School of Law in 2012, receiving the Archibald R. Murray Award for excellence.