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Eleanor B. Alter

Eleanor B. Alter

High Net Worth 2025

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Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth

New York

9 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Family Law

Matrimonial Law

Divorce

Parenting Rights and Responsibilities (custody and parenting time)

Valuation and Division of Marital Assets (including complex financial matters for high net worth individuals, such as business valuations, trusts, unique investments, wide variety of assets in different jurisdictions, etc.)

Spousal and Child Support

Negotiation of Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (including high net worth and complex cases)

Professional Memberships

Eleanor belongs to the American Law Institute, the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the New York State Bar Association, and the New York City Bar Association (where she was previously on various committees, including the Executive Committee). At the invitation of the New York State Court of Appeals, she has proudly served as a trustee (1983-2013) and Chairman (1985-2010) of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection of the State of New York.

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Chambers High Net Worth

Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - New York

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Esteemed practitioner Eleanor Alter is known for advising high net worth individuals and families on all matters family and matrimonial related.

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Strengths

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  • Eleanor Alter is one of the most experienced lawyers in the field. She brings a level of common sense to the case. She looks to see what is best for the client.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net WorthChambers High Net Worth

  • Eleanor Alter is super professional and knowledgeable. She has a great client bedside manner and is very strong in practice.

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  • Eleanor Alter is one of the deans of the Bar, in my opinion. She has wisdom, gives great advice, and people love and respect her.

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  • Eleanor Alter has always had an incredible ability to read other people's minds. This leads to practical solutions.

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  • Eleanor Alter is a trailblazer. She is one of the first to make matrimonial law what it is. She represents incredibly famous people in high profile cases.

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New York

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