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Are You Worried About Losing Your Law Practice in Divorce?

Licensed attorneys work years to build up their practice or to earn a partnership at a law practice. Your future is at stake. Your law career can be worth millions of dollars in income and revenue over the course of a lifetime. Losing it all or a part of it in your divorce settlement isn't an option. Even if you were a successful lawyer before your marriage, the courts can determine that the appreciated value of your practice and your career must be subject to equitable distribution.

For more than 25 years, legal professionals filing for divorce have been turning to the lawyers' lawyer, Jonathan D. Katz, Attorney at Law, in New Paltz, New York. I use every available strategy and method to determine fair valuation of your practice and protect your career from the financial ruin of losing it in a settlement.

Appreciated Value of Your Law Practice During Your Marriage

A successful law practice increases in value over time, just as any other business asset often does. Even if you operated your practice before your marriage, your spouse may argue that the value of your license and practice increased in value because of their efforts. Under New York law, you may be able to limit your exposure relating to appreciated value by showing that your spouse did little or nothing to contribute to the growing success of your career. I will work to develop a strategy to keep your law practice off the negotiating table.

I represent lawyers in complex high asset property settlement divorces involving:

If you are an attorney who is considering filing for divorce or has been served with divorce papers in the Hudson Valley, the Catskills or the New York City area, make sure you talk to a knowledgeable family law colleague who has the knowledge and skills to understand the heart of the financial issues involved in protecting your law practice.

Contact my offices in New Paltz, New York, to arrange an opportunity to discuss your concerns.

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Elizabeth

Upon interviewing Jonathan Katz, I decided to retain him because I was impressed with his approach to divorce: he advocated communication, conflict reduction, and efficiency, toward reducing the stress and monetary expense already inherent to any legal action.

When my case took unexpected turns, Jonathan was agile and effective in his response, even when the straightforward divorce turned into an international custody battle that went to federal court. Responsive at every turn, efficient, and wise in his counsel, Mr. Katz's legal services gave me real value for my investment.

Elizabeth A. Ledkovsky

Diane

Being a single mom, I had enough stress in my life. I had no idea how to go about protecting my self. My daughters were my priority. Jon walked me through the process. He turned a difficult time into a workable solution.

Diane Chiriani

John

Jon's integrity towards his clients is what makes him a standout attorney. He makes it a priority to know whats important to you. You're not just a number. He is up front with you right from the start. He will not string you along just for his financial benefit. He is only willing to settle the case if thats truly what you want. Anytime I called him I received a call back from him that day. Not someone else in the office. He is an attorney that has a passion for whats important to his clients.

John Morrissey

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