Erin A. Simmons is a matrimonial and family law attorney. She concentrates her practice on all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, property valuation and distribution, child custody, spousal and child support, complex discovery and privacy issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Erin has extensive experience representing clients in high-stakes litigation, working with forensic experts in valuation and custody matters, negotiating favorable settlements, and where necessary, representing clients at trial.
Erin previously worked as a commercial litigator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York City where she represented financial institutions, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation with a focus on financial issues and discovery disputes. Applying her background as a commercial litigator to her matrimonial practice, Erin is well-versed in sophisticated financial issues and litigation practice in state and federal court. Erin previously practiced matrimonial law at several well-regarded firms in New York and Westchester.
Erin is a member of the American Bar Association where she serves as the Chair of the Tax Committee in the Family Law Section; she is also an active member of the New York State Bar Association.
Erin graduated cum laude from Case Western Reserve School of Law in 2009, where she served as an executive contributing editor on the Case Western Reserve Law Review, competed on both the National Moot Court Team and the Mock Trial Team, and served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Lesley Brooks Wells of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Erin started her legal career in her hometown as an attorney in the Family Law Unit of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.
Outside of her practice, Erin is an avid downhill skier who also enjoys road biking, running half-marathons, and international travel.
Eastern District of New York
Southern District of New York
The Ohio State University, BA in Political Science with Distinction, summa cum laude
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, JD, cum laude
Erin has extensive experience representing clients in high-stakes litigation, working with forensic experts in valuation and custody matters, negotiating favorable settlements, and where necessary, representing clients at trial.
Erin previously worked as a commercial litigator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York City where she represented financial institutions, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation with a focus on financial issues and discovery disputes. Applying her background as a commercial litigator to her matrimonial practice, Erin is well-versed in sophisticated financial issues and litigation practice in state and federal court. Erin previously practiced matrimonial law at several well-regarded firms in New York and Westchester.
Erin is a member of the American Bar Association where she serves as the Chair of the Tax Committee in the Family Law Section; she is also an active member of the New York State Bar Association.
Erin graduated cum laude from Case Western Reserve School of Law in 2009, where she served as an executive contributing editor on the Case Western Reserve Law Review, competed on both the National Moot Court Team and the Mock Trial Team, and served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Lesley Brooks Wells of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Erin started her legal career in her hometown as an attorney in the Family Law Unit of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland.
Outside of her practice, Erin is an avid downhill skier who also enjoys road biking, running half-marathons, and international travel.
“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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