Jerome Wisselman
Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.
1010 Northern Blvd
Suite 300
Great Neck, NY 11021
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Phone: (516) 773-8300 | Fax: (516) 773-8304
http://www.lawjaw.com
Protecting Your Rights in Family Law
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to take on clients in the Long Island area that are currently seeking advice for issues regarding family law. By focusing specifically on family law, I am able to give specialized advice in many different aspects, including fathers' rights, child custody, and focusing on city divorce in New York City.
Sub-Topics
Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
Children
- Adoption
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Foster Care
- Paternity
- State Child Protection
- Visitation
Couples
- Civil Unions
- Common Law Marriage
- Domestic Partnerships
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Education & Schools
- Colleges & Universities
- Individualized Education Plans
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
- Special Education
- Student Rights
- Teacher Abuse
- Title IX
- Trade & Technical Schools
Elder Law
- Advanced Health Care Directive
- Age Discrimination
- Competency Hearings
- Guardianship
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Proxy
- Long-Term Care
- Medicaid & Medicare Planning
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Nursing Homes
- Powers of Attorney
- Tax Planning
Enforcement Actions
Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Name Changes
Restraining Orders
Rights
- Grandparent Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I prefer to take on clients in the Long Island area that are currently seeking advice for issues regarding family law. By focusing specifically on family law, I am able to give specialized advice in many different aspects, including fathers' rights, child custody, and focusing on city divorce in New York City.
Sub-Topics
Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
Annulment
Child Support
Collaborative Law
Custody/Visitation Rights
Delinquent Support Payments
Division of Property
Divorce Mediation
Restraining Orders
Uncontested Divorce
Bar Admissions
NY, Jan 1973
Bar Number: 1542026
Other Court Admissions
New York
Association Memberships
New York State Bar Association; Nassau, Suffolk and Queens County Bar Associations; Member, Board of Editors, Law Journal Newsletters, New York Family Law Monthly; New York State Assembly Committee on the Aging; Brookdale Foundation; Grandparents Reaching Out; and Great Neck Chamber of Commerce.
Continuing Education
I view continuing education as a vital part of being an excellent lawyer, and due to that I not only upkeep my own education, but work hard to continually lecture and teach in such positions as an Adjunct Professor at the Queensboro College.
Papers and Publications
• "How to Succeed in a Relocation Case", Law Journal Newsletter, NY Family Law Monthly, January 2010
• "Intrafamily Wiretapping in New York Custody Disputes," Part 2, Law Journal Newsletter, NY Family Law Monthly, June 2006
• "Intrafamily Wiretapping in New York Custody Disputes," Part 1, Law Journal Newsletter, NY Family Law Monthly, June 2006
• "Grandparent Custody: Part II: Recent Amendments Do Not Abrogate Bennett v. Jeffreys Requirements," Law Journal Newsletters NY Family Law Monthly, August, 2005
• "Grandparent Custody: Part I: Recent Amendments Do Not Abrogate Bennett v. Jeffreys Requirements," Law Journal Newsletters NY Family Law Monthly, July, 2005
• "The View From a New York Private Practitioner in the Trenches: Rights of Grandparents to Visitation and Custody of Their Grandchildren," NY State Bar Association Elder Law Attorney, Vol. 10, No. 3, Summer 2000
Example Cases
Due to client-attorney confidentiality, I do not give information about previous cases to the public. If you are interested in my firm and what we can do to help you, visit www.lawjaw.com.
Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D.
Brooklyn
NY
1972
New York University School of Law
LL.M.
New York
NY
1972
Queens College, City University of New York
B.A.
Flushing
NY
1969
Accounting.
Number of Attorneys
7
State Licensed In
New York
Firm Focus and History
My firm is focusing on giving the people of Long Island with compassionate and experienced support in their endeavors in family law. We understand how emotionally difficult it can be to navigate through something as tricky as this and we want to be able to help our clients get through as painlessly as possible.
I established my firm in 1976 and named it Jerome A. Wisselman & Associated, P.C. I then began to carefully pick the lawyers I would surround myself with. Later, in 2006, I invited my associate Jacqueline Harounian to become partners and changed the name to reflect the change within the company dynamics.
Previous Employment Summary
I have spent many years building up my reputation as an experienced, knowledgeable family lawyer able to handle all areas that my clients might be struggling with.
Activities and Awards
2009 New York Super Lawyer
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I firmly believe that clients should never be left in the dark regarding their own cases. I, therefore, always encourage my clients to be well-informed about the legal issues they are surrounded with. If they need it, I am open to sitting down and helping educate them so they fully understand.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
If I feel the document they are giving to me is useful to my primary goal of helping get them a successful outcome, then I welcome it.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to sit down with my clients to discuss their case so that we can, together, decide how I will best be able to offer my assistance.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become a lawyer because I wanted to be able to help people who were going through an emotionally difficult time in their lives. By offering legal support, I am able to help them to create a new foundation that they can build the next part of their life on.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My excellent, extensive education and my years spent practicing family law have given me the tools and knowledge necessary to help my clients to the best of my ability. I understand the law intimately well and am able to help my clients no matter the specific situation that they are in.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose to practice family law because I feel there is no area of law that is more emotionally tied or closer to the heart than family law. Due to this, I think it is exceptionally important that it is not only handled with skill and care, but also with a certain level of finesse.
What do you like best about your career?
I love being able to help people in their time of need. When someone approaches family law, they are often tired and hurt. I consider it my duty to protect my clients and guide them through the legal process as carefully as possible.
Tell us about your law firm:
I work with a handpicked group of lawyers with a rich background in all manners of family law. By combining our knowledge and expertise, we are able to help to get our clients the necessary skills to help them in whatever manner is necessary.
What are your strengths and style?
I am creative and tenacious when it comes to family law, but I also walk a fine line with compassion as well. I understand what my clients are going through and I do everything in my power to be sensitive to their situation while also aggressively defending their rights.
Personal Interests:
I love practicing law and continually educating myself in all aspects of family law.
Fax
(516) 773-8304
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
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Hourly Rates
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Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I do offer a free initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
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