Karen has spent more than thirty-five years practicing exclusively in the area of matrimonial law. Karen joined the firm in 2007 after stints at her own law firm and as a partner in the matrimonial department of Squadron Ellenoff Plesent & Sheinfeld, LLP.
Karen is known for her expertise regarding marital and prenuptial agreements, advises high net worth clients and family offices, and has been quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Millennials Embrace Prenuptial Agreements – But Through a Very Different Lens.”
She has served on the Matrimonial Law Committee at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and was Chair of the Sub-Committee on Legislation.
Karen is rated “AV Pre-eminent” by Martindale Hubbell in both legal ability and ethical standards, has appeared in Best Lawyers in America for the past several years, has been featured in the Bar Register of Prominent Women Lawyers, and is regularly honored by her peers as a “Super Lawyer” in the New York City metro area.
Karen is an accomplished pianist and has served on the board of the American Friends of the Salzburg Easter Festival.
1987 - New York
1986 - Hofstra University School of Law, J.D.
1983 - Russell Sage College, B.A., with highest honors
Karen L. Robarge named Top Rated in Family Law by Superlawyers 2020
Karen L. Robarge has earned recognition by Superlawyers® receiving Top Rated classification in Family Law for 2020.
Superlawyers, a part of Thomson Reuters is a legal rating service
This is the eleventh year in a row Karen has received this distinction.
Karen L. Robarge has Received Tenth Consecutive Top Rated in Family Law by Superlawyers
Karen L. Robarge has earned recognition by Superlawyers® receiving Top Rated classification in Family Law.
Superlawyers, a part of Thomson Reuters is a legal rating service
Karen earned her first Top Rated status in 2009.
Karen L. Robarge has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America
Karen L. Robarge has been recognized in Family Law for New York City by: U.S. News – “Best Lawyers in America”.
Best Lawyers in America a U.S. News publication and legal practitioner rating service.
Karen has been recognized consecutively for the years 2011 – 2020.
Karen L. Robarge recognized by Superlawyers as Top Rated in Family Law
Karen L. Robarge has earned recognition by Superlawyers® receiving Top Rated classification in Family Law. Superlawyers is a part of Thomson Reuters is a legal rating service.
Karen has been awarded this distinction each year from 2009 – 2020.
Karen is known for her expertise regarding marital and prenuptial agreements, advises high net worth clients and family offices, and has been quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Millennials Embrace Prenuptial Agreements – But Through a Very Different Lens.”
She has served on the Matrimonial Law Committee at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and was Chair of the Sub-Committee on Legislation.
Karen is rated “AV Pre-eminent” by Martindale Hubbell in both legal ability and ethical standards, has appeared in Best Lawyers in America for the past several years, has been featured in the Bar Register of Prominent Women Lawyers, and is regularly honored by her peers as a “Super Lawyer” in the New York City metro area.
Karen is an accomplished pianist and has served on the board of the American Friends of the Salzburg Easter Festival.
“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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