Devon Quinn is a highly skilled matrimonial attorney specializing in complex family law matters for high-net-worth individuals. Devon brings a sophisticated yet practical perspective to resolving disputes in all aspects of family and matrimonial law.
Devon received her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School where she was named the Joan L. Ellenbogen Fellow for outstanding contributions to family law. While in law school, Devon served as an intern for both the Honorable Jeffrey S. Sunshine as well as the Honorable Lori S. Sattler in dedicated Supreme Court matrimonial parts in Kings County and New York County, respectively. She completed her clinical experience at the Children's Law Center, representing children in high-conflict custody matters in Kings County Family Court. Devon's note, Her Belly, Their Baby: A Contract Solution for Surrogacy Agreements (65 J.L & POL'Y 805), was selected for publication in the Brooklyn Law School Journal of Law & Policy in Spring of 2018.
Following her graduation from law school, Devon served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Matthew F. Cooper (ret.) in a dedicated matrimonial part of the New York County Supreme Court. During this time, Devon assisted with the adjudication of a wide range of high conflict and high net worth matrimonial matters featuring disputes over custody, spousal maintenance, child support, and the equitable distribution of marital estates. In collaboration with Judge Cooper and other court staff, Devon researched and drafted matrimonial decisions, several of which were published in the New York Law Journal and New York State's Official Reporter. Since leaving the New York County Supreme Court, her private practice has focused exclusively in matrimonial and family law, and she brings her unique understanding of how matrimonial judges evaluate and adjudicate their cases to her advocacy on behalf of clients facing complex custody matters and divorces with significant financial issues. Devon is also certified as a mediator, who uses her mediation and negotiation skills to help parties craft mutually beneficial settlement and prenuptial agreements.
Devon earned her undergraduate degree in English Literature from Cornell University. She resides in Brooklyn with her partner.
2020 - Admitted to practice in New York
2019 - Brooklyn Law School, J.D., Cum Laude
2013 - Cornell University, College of Arts & Sciences, B.A., English Literature
Devon received her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School where she was named the Joan L. Ellenbogen Fellow for outstanding contributions to family law. While in law school, Devon served as an intern for both the Honorable Jeffrey S. Sunshine as well as the Honorable Lori S. Sattler in dedicated Supreme Court matrimonial parts in Kings County and New York County, respectively. She completed her clinical experience at the Children's Law Center, representing children in high-conflict custody matters in Kings County Family Court. Devon's note, Her Belly, Their Baby: A Contract Solution for Surrogacy Agreements (65 J.L & POL'Y 805), was selected for publication in the Brooklyn Law School Journal of Law & Policy in Spring of 2018.
Following her graduation from law school, Devon served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Matthew F. Cooper (ret.) in a dedicated matrimonial part of the New York County Supreme Court. During this time, Devon assisted with the adjudication of a wide range of high conflict and high net worth matrimonial matters featuring disputes over custody, spousal maintenance, child support, and the equitable distribution of marital estates. In collaboration with Judge Cooper and other court staff, Devon researched and drafted matrimonial decisions, several of which were published in the New York Law Journal and New York State's Official Reporter. Since leaving the New York County Supreme Court, her private practice has focused exclusively in matrimonial and family law, and she brings her unique understanding of how matrimonial judges evaluate and adjudicate their cases to her advocacy on behalf of clients facing complex custody matters and divorces with significant financial issues. Devon is also certified as a mediator, who uses her mediation and negotiation skills to help parties craft mutually beneficial settlement and prenuptial agreements.
Devon earned her undergraduate degree in English Literature from Cornell University. She resides in Brooklyn with her partner.
“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
We are committed to excellence, professionalism, integrity, and good citizenship. Our reputation for fulfilling those commitments has been earned over decades, and is recognized by our clients, our peers, and the judiciary before whom we practice.
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