Allison Richman graduated summa cum laude and Order of the Coif from Fordham University School of Law in 2018.
Prior to joining the firm, Allison worked at the intersection of family and immigration law. She has represented both high net worth clients and New York City youth, and has extensive courtroom experience, having litigated in both Family and Immigration Courts across New York City.
Allison’s practice focuses on high-conflict custody disputes. Allison is passionate about guiding families through the sensitive and painful challenges inherent to divorce proceedings, particularly when children are involved.
In addition to her law degree, Allison is a licensed Master Social Worker. She has worked with children and families in various capacities, representing children and adolescents in contentious legal proceedings, as well as serving as a trauma-focused therapist in both the public and private sector.
Allison’s multidisciplinary training and expertise make her uniquely suited for counseling individuals in crisis, and inform her compassionate, client-centered approach to legal advocacy.
Allison is fluent in Spanish.
2019 - New York
2018 - Fordham University School of Law
2017 - Fordham Graduate School of Social Service, M.S.W.
2012 - University of Pennsylvania
Prior to joining the firm, Allison worked at the intersection of family and immigration law. She has represented both high net worth clients and New York City youth, and has extensive courtroom experience, having litigated in both Family and Immigration Courts across New York City.
Allison’s practice focuses on high-conflict custody disputes. Allison is passionate about guiding families through the sensitive and painful challenges inherent to divorce proceedings, particularly when children are involved.
In addition to her law degree, Allison is a licensed Master Social Worker. She has worked with children and families in various capacities, representing children and adolescents in contentious legal proceedings, as well as serving as a trauma-focused therapist in both the public and private sector.
Allison’s multidisciplinary training and expertise make her uniquely suited for counseling individuals in crisis, and inform her compassionate, client-centered approach to legal advocacy.
Allison is fluent in Spanish.
“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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