Strategic Counsel And Appeals In New York City: Elevating Your Family Law Practice

Every attorney has come across a challenging case in their career, and most would agree that seeking a fresh perspective can be invaluable on a complex case. Litigator Ethan Brecher is a seasoned New York City attorney. He has dedicated his legal career and law firm, the Law Office of Ethan A. Brecher, LLC, to representing high-profile clients in New York and across the country in high-stakes and challenging employment, commercial and securities litigation cases. While he doesn’t handle his own family law or divorce caseload, he does advise other attorneys on complex financial issues and appeals, especially in high-net worth divorce cases, serving as strategic counsel.

Strategic Counsel And Collaboration

Ethan Brecher is available to provide counsel for complex and high-asset divorce cases. He brings a unique combination of tenacity and strategic thinking to his caseload. Like a chess master, he uses deep analytical skills and intellect to navigate complex financial issues, employing sophisticated negotiation and litigation skills to protect his clients’ financial interests. By collaborating with him, you can tap into his knowledge and experience in high-stakes employment law and securities cases, ensuring that your clients receive the best possible representation with a thorough and collaborative perspective.

Appealing A Divorce Judgment In New York

In New York, you can’t appeal a divorce judgment just because you dislike the outcome, there must be a valid legal basis. In addition, New York family law judges have a lot of discretion. Some of the common grounds for appealing a divorce case in New York include:

• Errors of law: When the judge made a mistake applying the law, for example, misinterpreting a statute or misapplying a legal precedent, there may be grounds for an appeal.
• Factual errors: If the judge’s findings of fact are not supported by the evidence presented at trial, this can be grounds for appeal.
• Abuse of discretion: Many decisions in divorce cases, such as those regarding child custody or spousal support, are left to the judge’s discretion. However, if the judge’s decision is so unreasonable or arbitrary that it constitutes an abuse of discretion, it can be grounds for appeal.
• Improper conduct: If there was misconduct during the trial that prejudiced your case, such as improper behavior by a party, attorney or the judge, it could be grounds for appeal.
• Newly discovered evidence: In some cases, if you discover new evidence after the trial that could have changed the outcome, you may be able to appeal the decision. However, you typically must show that the evidence could not have been discovered earlier through due diligence. This could happen with financial evidence.
• Fraud or duress: If the divorce settlement was obtained through fraud or duress, it can be grounds for appeal. For example, if it is later discovered that a party was hiding assets in a high net worth divorce, this could be grounds for an appeal.

Appealing a divorce judgment in New York can be a daunting task. However, with attorney Ethan Brecher’s guidance, you can increase your chances of success. He has successfully handled appeals in the context of high-asset divorce cases.

Consult A New York Appellate Lawyer

If you have a case you would like to discuss, attorney Brecher is available by appointment to discuss your case. To schedule an initial consultation, you can call the firm at 212-235-1477 or send an inquiry through the firm’s website.