Helping Families Reach Desirable Solutions for 35+ Years
New York Divorce Attorney Helping Families Move Forward for 35+ Years
Setting the Standard in New York Divorce Law with over 35 years of experience, Lois M. Brenner is not just a divorce lawyer, she is a highly skilled strategist, an accredited mediator, and a psychologically trained medical professional This rare combination of skills allows her to handle the most complex high-asset and high-conflict cases with unmatched insight.
- Elite Pedigree: Formerly of Sullivan & Cromwell and court-appointed mediator
- Media Authority: Featured expert on Oprah, CNN, and Good Morning America
- Psychological Edge: Using medical training to navigate the emotional and mental complexities of divorce law
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Lois M. Brenner, Esq., your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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Connecting with Lois was the best thing that could have happened during what has been very difficult and fraught divorce. Lois took on my case with knowledge, wisdom and care that have been above and beyond in every way. She recognized abusive and unstable behavior in my ex-husband, and offered both strong legal guidance, as well as personal encouragement and strength to stand up to him. Her support has been invaluable to me, and I am so deeply grateful for everything she has done in helping forge a better more stable future for me and for my son.- SC
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Going through with our divorce was very difficult time for me and my ex husband. Finding the right lawyer was very confusing, frustrating and time consuming. I was very lucky to find Lois. She is professional and human at the same time. In a few sessions she answered all of our questions, gave us great advice and filled and filed all paperwork for us. Our divorce was finalized very quickly and thanks to Lois it was very smooth process. If my best friend would need a divorce lawyer I would recommend Lois without any reservations.!!! Christina C.- Christine C.
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“First, you were so easy to talk to and second, you really know what you are doing!”- Sharon
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“You are New York’s best divorce lawyer!”- Danielle
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“You are extremely knowledgeable and the consummate professional.”- Ben and Jill
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I had read about Lois’ unusual divorce method in one of her blog posts. It was refreshing to see someone was working with the psychological issues in divorce. My husband is bipolar and getting him to agree to a divorce and commit to the process was tough. When we met with Lois she really understood him. She immediately identified his mental health issues, and because she has a psych background, she was empathetic to his needs and was skillful at guiding him through her divorce mediation process. It took a while but she really got us to a point where we could actually discuss things without my husband blowing up. Her method is unique and it really helped in our situation. She actually recommended a great psychiatrist who changed my husband’s meds at her urging (she has a medical degree too), and my husband is coping much better. We can’t thank her enough for her compassion and advice! If you need a divorce attorney, especially if mental illness is a part of the fabric of your marriage, go see Lois! Thanks Lois - Lorna P.
The Psychology of Divorce | Chapter One
Here is an excerpt from Chapter One of my upcoming book The Psychology of Divorce.
The Role of Psychology in Divorce. The chapter argues that psychology significantly impacts human behavior and affects both the process and outcome of a divorce. While many believe divorce laws solely determine results, the personality traits and actions of the spouses are major contributing factors. There are three ways to end a marriage: litigation, negotiation, or mediation, and the participants' mindset plays a crucial role in each.
This short video explains the importance of fully understanding the psychology of your divorce before you begin the process.