INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Eleanor B. Alter

Eleanor B. Alter

High Net Worth 2026

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Provided by Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP

High Net Worth

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.

Chambers Review

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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - New York

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Individual Editorial

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Eleanor Alter is a phenomenal lawyer.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net WorthChambers High Net Worth
  • Eleanor is very practical in her approach and is a strong advocate.

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  • Eleanor Alter is a terrific, passionate, knowledgeable, experience attorney and counsellor.

    Family/Matrimonial: High Net WorthChambers High Net Worth

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