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Blank Rome LLP

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : New York


Blank Rome LLP

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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
The team at Blank Rome is highly sought after by high net worth clients to advise on complex matrimonial matters, such as divorce proceedings and child custody issues.

Strengths

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  • The Blank Rome team are all really very experienced and knowledgeable in their field. I find their scope and breadth a tremendous value add.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Blank Rome provides a white glove service. The team was able to help with the multiple facets of my divorce including custody, real estate, finance and appraisal, from start to finish.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Blank Rome has great experience which helps it provide grounded, practical guidance to clients. Blank Rome is also very responsive and addresses the soft features of matrimonial law well.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Blank Rome is managed and staffed by the an extraordinary group of smart, tactical and empathetic individuals.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Blank Rome is one of a handful of firms that we regularly litigate against in the highest echelon of cases.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Norman S. Heller
    Band 1Norman S. Heller

    Norman S. Heller

    Norman Heller enjoys a fantastic reputation as a go-to for complex and high-value family and matrimonial matters.
    • Norman Heller is an exceptional lawyer and scholar.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Norman Heller is a great man. He is a dean of the Bar. We use him regularly for mediations and potential arbitrations.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Norman Heller has a very deep knowledge of matrimonial law, and when you are on the other side, he is very affable and can really identify the issues and come up with solutions.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Norman Heller is fantastic. He is one of the top matrimonial lawyers practising.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Norman Heller is at the top of the food chain. He does arbitration, mediation and is also an excellent trial lawyer.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Brett S. Ward
    Band 2Brett S. Ward

    Brett S. Ward

    Brett Ward co-chairs Blank Rome's matrimonial and family law practice group and is renowned for assisting high net worth individuals with a variety of matrimonial matters.

    • Brett Ward has good judgement on what is real and what is not. He is incredibly persuasive and delivers excellent oral arguments.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Brett Ward is compassionate, professional, detailed and probably the best litigator I have met. He is the definition of zealous advocate, and knows how to protect his clients' rights with dignity.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Lois Liberman
    Band 2Lois Liberman

    Lois Liberman

    Lois Liberman is a well-known matrimonial lawyer with substantial experience acting for high net worth clients.
  • Band 2Marilyn B. Chinitz
    Band 2Marilyn B. Chinitz

    Marilyn B. Chinitz

    Marilyn Chinitz acts for high net worth individuals in complex divorce cases, custody matters and marital agreements.
    • Marilyn Chinitz works hard to ensure her client's needs are being met. I can't praise her work ethic, keen eye and diligence enough. She is simply a wonderful and talented attorney.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Marilyn Chinitz is a consummate professional. Beyond her exceptional legal expertise, Marilyn brings warmth and humanity to every interaction with clients and their other advisers.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I feel grateful to have worked with Marilyn Chinitz on my divorce.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Morgan Mouchette
    Band 3Morgan Mouchette

    Morgan Mouchette

    Morgan Mouchette advises high net worth individuals on contentious family matrimonial matters, including divorce proceedings and international custodial disputes.
  • Band 3Sophie Jacobi-Parisi
    Band 3Sophie Jacobi-Parisi

    Sophie Jacobi-Parisi

    Sophie Jacobi-Parisi represents high net worth clients in New York City in matrimonial matters. Jacobi-Parisi earns high praise from market sources for her strong advocacy skills and client service.

    • Sophie Jacobi-Parisi is a pleasure to work with. She listens carefully and helps us accomplish all of our goals.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sophie Jacobi-Parisi is attentive, practical and a great resource for clients and other advisers.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sophie Jacobi-Parisi is a fantastic attorney. She has excellent judgement in knowing when to be aggressive and when not to be.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

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