Attorney Profiles
 JACQUELINE HAROUNIAN, Esq. became a Partner of the firm in July, 2006. She adeptly handles family and matrimonial litigation, appearing on custody, divorce, and support matters in the Family and Supreme Courts in Long Island and New York City. She is knowledgeable about current developments in matrimonial and family law and is committed to providing the highest quality of legal representation. She treats her clients with respect and, compassion, care and understanding, guiding them towards a resolution of their divorce or custody case that is in their best interest. Ms. Harounian has also handled many of the firm's guardianship and contested Surrogate's Court matters, residential and commercial real estate transactions and civil litigation. She has worked on several appeals concerning grandparent visitation and real estate issues, and has argued before the Appellate Division, Second Department on the issue of parental abandonment, custody and adoption and fathers' rights.
Education:
- Hofstra University School of Law (J.D., 1994 with honors)
- Columbia College (B.A. cum laude, English Literature)
Memberships & Affiliations:
- Columbia College Admissions and Recruitment
- LIWA (Long Island Women's Agenda)
- YASHAR chapter for lawyers and judges, Nassau County Bar Association
- Alumnae Board, Hofstra University School of Law
- Hofstra Law School Mentoring Program
- Great Neck Chamber of Commerce
- Great Neck Lawyer's Association
- Past Chair, Subcommittee on Women in the Law, New York State Bar Association
- Former Legal Advisor, Great Neck Chapter of Alliance/S.A.V.E. ("Stop America's Violence Everywhere")
- PTA Executive Officer, Great Neck Public Schools
- Executive Board of Sephardic Heritage Alliance, Inc.
- 2007 Award Winner "Women Making A Difference", Soroptomist International.
Teaching/Lecturing:
- Lecturer, Domestic Violence, Parental Liability Issues and Forensic Examinations for Custody at Universities, Law Schools and Community Organizations
- 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 Association of Social Workers/NYS and other patrons
- Leader, Legal Workshops for Mental Health Professionals on Matrimonial and Family Law related to patient issues, 2002-present
- Lecturer, LI Paralegal Association, on Divorce Law and Domestic Violence
Media Appearances:
- Guest Speaker, cable TV, Women of the New Century, Grandparents' Rights
- Guest Speaker, Cable TV, Grandparents Today, Grandparents' Rights
- Radio Broadcast (WBLI), Grandparents' Rights
- Invited Guest, Good Morning America, Prenuptial Agreements
Press:
Practice Areas:
- Matrimonial and Family law
- Residential & Commercial Real Estate law
- Contested Surrogate's Court Matters
- Civil Litigation
- Grandparents' Rights
To contact Ms. Harounian click here.
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