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Blank Rome LLP

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : 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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  • Blank Rome has served my clients who are in need of well-respected matrimonial attorneys who will best protect and represent them in all phases of their matrimonial matters, negotiation, strategy, analysis and tactical positioning.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The firm has a deep bench of talented, intelligent and sophisticated attorneys with many years of combined experience.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The level of client service provided by Blank Rome during a very difficult time involving high emotional tensions was a source of strength and comfort.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Blank Rome has a well-deserved reputation for excellence in representing high net worth clients, fighting vigorously when necessary and negotiating sensible settlements when warranted. They have a profound understanding of the complicated financial issues that come with these high net worth cases.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Brett S. Ward
    Band 1Brett 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 is a very skilled attorney.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Brett Ward is a true leader of the Bar.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • 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 a tremendous advocate.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Norman Heller is a brilliant strategist and an incredible trier of cases.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Norman Heller is the consummate professional. He is pragmatic, realistic and does not sugar-coat matters for clients. His decades of experience have served him well, and negotiating matters with him is always a masterclass in how to do it right and with compassion and intelligence.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • 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 really shows leadership and knows how to get deals done for the benefit of her clients.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Marilyn's level of expertise, knowledge and experience are immeasurably valuable to my clients. She's a team player who collaborates, and knows her own unique talents and skill set that she brings to the table in working with every client and opportunity. She is a brilliant negotiator, insightful, reads people effectively, and is a formidable opponent and invaluable ally.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 3Lois Liberman
    Band 3Lois Liberman

    Lois Liberman

    Lois Liberman is a well-known matrimonial lawyer with substantial experience acting for high net worth clients.
    • Lois is an excellent attorney and a pleasure to work with.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Lois Liberman is a wicked-smart practitioner who can really think out of the box. There is no complex matter that lands on Lois's desk that she cannot handle without professionalism and finesse.

      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.
    • Morgan Mouchette was an incredible source of strength and guidance during a very difficult time. She is clear-eyed in her assessments and confident in her advice, taking into account all nuances and emotions of very volatile situations. She truly has her clients' best interests at heart.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I always thoroughly enjoy having matters with Morgan Mouchette. She is incredibly hard-working and dedicated, and very creative in coming up with solutions. She is poised, professional and a pleasure to work with.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Morgan has a deep understanding of the law and its application, while simultaneously understanding how to make a deal happen.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
  • 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 an exceptional attorney who is sharp and responsive. She has a deep understanding of her practice area and cares tremendously about her clients.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sophie's dedication to making our practice of law better for our clients is a huge benefit to all she works with. She is a trusted colleague and adversary, and she gets things done!

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Sophie Jacobi-Parisi is smart, pleasant and a pleasure to work with.

      Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net Worth

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