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Vivien I. Stark

Founding Attorney
Attorney Vivien I. Stark

Vivien I. Stark, Esq. is an experienced New York City divorce lawyer practicing law for more than 30 years in the areas of Matrimonial and Family law including, prenuptial and separation agreements, actions for separation, annulment and divorce (uncontested and contested) as well as child support, paternity, custody, visitation, orders of protection, relocation and handling proceedings in the Family Courts and Supreme Courts of New York City. All efforts are made to resolve cases prior to commencing a lawsuit or trying a case, however if no amicable resolution can be reached, we will diligently represent all clients to the conclusion of their case.

Ms. Stark represents clients in the five boroughs of New York City.

Professional Organizations
  • Attorney admitted in the State of New York – 1986
  • Attorney admitted in the State of New Jersey – 1986
  • Member of the New York State Bar Association
  • Member of the New York County Lawyers’ Association
  • Member of the American Bar Association
  • Volunteer Mentor – New York County Lawyers’ Association Mentoring Program – Divorce and Family Law (2011-present)
  • Neutral Evaluator for Matrimonial Actions in the First Judicial Department (2012 to present)
  • Member of Greater New York Chamber of Commerce
  • Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Publications
  • Co-Author of “Inside The Minds, Strategies For Family Law In New York” (Publisher Thomas Reuters/Aspatore 2013)
Attorney Vivien I. Stark
Education
  • University at Albany, State University of New York, B.A., 1982
  • St. John’s University School of Law, J.D., 1985 – Dean’s List (1982-1985)
  • Law School Awards: American Jurisprudence Award
Speaking and Media
  • Lecturer: Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for Legal Clinic of the New York County Lawyers’ Association in the areas of Matrimonial and Family law including: Divorce, Separation, Annulment, Child Support, Child Custody Enforcement and Equitable Distribution, 2011-2016.
  • Panelist Speaker on Hot 97 (NY Radio Program) Street Soldiers With Lisa Evers – “Do Fathers Have Rights At All?”
  • Past Legal consultant on issues of family and matrimonial law for the popular television show “Law & Order."
Our Awards and Accolades
Awarded A rating of Superb by AVVO, a Nationally recognized Attorney review company
Awarded Top Contributor for Divorce 2015
Awarded Saloon International’s Top Female Divorce Lawyer in New York City
Awarded The American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 100 Family Lawyers in New York State, 2015
Awarded Client Distinction Award for 2014
Accredited Better Business Bureau Since 5/23/2012

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