Liza Camellerie has focused on family and matrimonial law for almost 20 years. Her extensive practice includes complex custody matters, child and spousal support, paternity, equitable distribution, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and appellate practice.
Liza is also one of the leading practitioners handling child abuse and neglect matters in New York. She is certified by the First Judicial Department to represent children in custody and visitation disputes in Manhattan Family Court and Manhattan Supreme Court. Prior to joining AMS, Liza served at a boutique matrimonial firm representing high net-worth clients. She also served as both a supervising attorney with New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services and a member of the Manhattan Family Court Panel. She is a member of the New York City Bar Association Family Court and Family Law Committee, the New York Women’s Bar Association Matrimonial Committee and Children’s Rights Committee, the New York State Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the New York State Women’s Bar Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
Liza earned her Juris Doctorate at the Syracuse University College of Law, as well as a Master in Public Administration at the Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She graduated with honors from Boston University.
Liza lives with her son, Will, on Long Island.
2007 - New York
2006 - Syracuse University School of Law, J.D.
2000 - Boston University, B.A.
Liza is also one of the leading practitioners handling child abuse and neglect matters in New York. She is certified by the First Judicial Department to represent children in custody and visitation disputes in Manhattan Family Court and Manhattan Supreme Court. Prior to joining AMS, Liza served at a boutique matrimonial firm representing high net-worth clients. She also served as both a supervising attorney with New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services and a member of the Manhattan Family Court Panel. She is a member of the New York City Bar Association Family Court and Family Law Committee, the New York Women’s Bar Association Matrimonial Committee and Children’s Rights Committee, the New York State Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the New York State Women’s Bar Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
Liza earned her Juris Doctorate at the Syracuse University College of Law, as well as a Master in Public Administration at the Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She graduated with honors from Boston University.
Liza lives with her son, Will, on Long Island.
“Cross-Examination: Selected Problems – Some Easy Rules That Are Not So Easy to Apply”
Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
“Matrimonial Law: A Case Law Update”
Sponsor: Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department
“Matrimonial and Family Law: The Changing Economy and Critical Issues – What You Need to Know: Drafting for Bankruptcy Considerations”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
”How to Litigate a Child Custody Case”
Sponsor: New York County Lawyers
“Drafting Custody and Visitation Provisions”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Matrimonial Case Law Update: A Review of Developing Issues in Matrimonial Law”
Sponsor: Supreme Court Appellate Division First Department
“The United States Supreme Court’s Troxel Decision and its Impact on Non-Parental Visitation”
Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
“Handling Your First Contested Divorce Case”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Recognizing Estate Planning and Real Estate Issues in Matrimonial Matters”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Selected Recurring Issues in Matrimonial Practice: Successfully Handling the Challenges”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“The Expanding World of the Matrimonial Lawyer: New Cases, New Procedures and New Areas of Law: Discovery”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Handling A Child Custody Case: Intake to Trial”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Matrimonial and Family Law Update: “Double Dipping” When a Professional License/Practice is in the Case”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Practical Skills Seminar: Basic Matrimonial Practice”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Presenting Valuation Evidence At Trial and For Appeal”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Show Me the Money: Discovery and Treatment of Hidden Assets”
Sponsor: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
“The ABCs of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Other Matrimonial Agreements”
Sponsor: New York State Bar Association
“Understanding Child Support and Custody: Significant Decisions Under the CSSA”
Sponsor: Practicing Law Institute
“The Construction of a Prenuptial Agreement”
Sponsor: Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Mr. Aronson has also lectured on the following topics:
The Rules, Procedures, and Techniques of Matrimonial Motion Practice
Matrimonial Agreements and Tax Aspects of Maintenance, Support, and Property Distribution
Litigating Maintenance and Child Support in High Income Cases; Direct Testimony of Mothers and Fathers
Custody: Litigation’s Stepchild; How to make a record for both the Trial Court and the Appellate Court
Tax Returns and Net Worth Statements
“Presenting Valuation Evidence At Trial and For Appeal”
Location: New York State Bar Association
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
“Show Me the Money: Discovery and Treatment of Hidden Assets”
Location: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
“The ABCs of Drafting Prenuptial Agreements and Other Matrimonial Agreements”
Location: New York State Bar Association
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
“Understanding Child Support and Custody: Significant Decisions Under the CSSA”
Location: Practicing Law Institute
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
“The Construction of a Prenuptial Agreement”
Location: Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Guest Lecturer: David Aronson
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