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JACQUELINE HAROUNIAN, Esq., a
Partner of The Law Firm of Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C., adeptly handles complex family and matrimonial litigation, appearing on
divorce, custody, and support matters in the Family and Supreme Courts in Long Island and New York City. She is recognized as a leader in the field of matrimonial and
family law and is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation. Although Ms. Harounian is an experienced trial attorney, she believes that a negotiated settlement, rather than litigation, is the best strategy for her clients. She firmly believes that every client deserves lawyers ready and willing to give nothing less than their very best. She treats each client with respect and compassion, care and understanding, guiding them towards a cost effective and smooth resolution of their matter that is in their best interest. Her appellate work includes grandparent
visitation,
equitable distribution and
spousal support issues. She has successfully argued before the Appellate Division, Second Department on the issues of
parental alienation, custody, support and counsel fees. Ms. Harounian also handles many of the firm's guardianship matters, residential and commercial real estate transactions and civil litigation.
Education:
- Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1994 with honors)
- Columbia College (B.A. cum laude, English Literature)
Awards & Memberships:
- Named as a 2010 & 2011 New York Super Lawyer (only 5% of New York Attorneys are honored as such)
- 2009 "40 Leaders Under 40" Rising Stars Award, Long Island Business News
- 2009 "Emerging Leader" Award, Long Island Women's Agenda (LIWA)
- 2008 Town of North Hempstead Roll of Honor
- 2008 "Fortune 52" Award, Long Island Press
- 2007 Award Winner "Women Making A Difference", Soroptimist International
- Past Chair, Subcommittee on Women in the Law, New York State Bar Association
- Former Legal Advisor, Great Neck Chapter of "Stop America's Violence Everywhere"
- Executive Board of Sephardic Heritage Alliance, Inc.
- Legislative Committee, LIWA (Long Island Women's Agenda)
- Board Member, Yashar chapter for lawyers and judges, Nassau County Bar Association
- Columbia College Admissions and Recruitment
- Alumnae Board, Hofstra University School of Law and Member, Hofstra Law School Mentoring Program
- Great Neck Chamber of Commerce and Great Neck Lawyer's Association
Teaching/Lecturing:
- Special Law Professor, Hofstra Law School, Family Law Workshop
- Instructor, CW Post Mental Health Symposium
- Leader, Legal Workshops for Mental Health Professionals on Matrimonial and Family Law
- Lecturer, Domestic Violence, Parental Alienation, Grandparents Rights, Children's Rights, Parental Liability Issues and Forensic Custody Examinations for Universities, Law Schools, Community Organizations, County Educational Workshops, Continuing Ed courses for teachers and Police Departments
- Lecturer, LI Paralegal Association, on Divorce Law and Domestic Violence
- Panel Member, 5th and 7th Annual Town Meeting on Grandparents and Grandchildren, sponsored by Grandparents Reaching Out (GRO), SUNY Stony Brook, School of Social Welfare and the National Assn of Social Workers/NYS
- Panel participant for discussion on careers in Family Law, Hofstra Law Panel Program
Media Appearances:
- Invited Guest, WABC Good Morning America, Prenuptial Agreements
- Expert on the David Goldman International Abduction Case, WCBS Evening News
- Guest Speaker, Cable TV, Women of the New Century, Family Court Third Party Custody Cases
- Guest Speaker, Cable TV, Grandparents Today, and Mensnet TV, "Parental Alienation"
- Radio Broadcast (WBLI), Grandparents' Rights
- Print Media as a family law expert including Newsday, Long Island Business News, Time Magazine, In Touch Weekly
Practice Areas:
- Matrimonial and Family law
- Mediation
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate law
- Civil Litigation
- Grandparents' Rights
- Prenuptial agreements
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