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Featured on Oprah and Good Morning America New York Divorce Lawyer, Mediator and Medical Professional

Helping Families Reach Desirable Solutions for 35+ Years

New York Divorce Attorney Helping Families Move Forward for 35+ Years

Setting the Standard in New York Divorce Law with over 35 years of experience, Lois M. Brenner is not just a divorce lawyer, she is a highly skilled strategist, an accredited mediator, and a psychologically trained medical professional This rare combination of skills allows her to handle the most complex high-asset and high-conflict cases with unmatched insight.

  • Elite Pedigree: Formerly of Sullivan & Cromwell and court-appointed mediator
  • Media Authority: Featured expert on Oprah, CNN, and Good Morning America
  • Psychological Edge: Using medical training to navigate the emotional and mental complexities of divorce law

 

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The "Lawyer's Lawyer" for High-Stakes Matrimonial Matters

Our firm serves a discerning clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, business founders, C-suite executives, medical professionals, attorneys and public figures. Known for navigating complex financial and emotional landscapes with absolute discretion, Lois Brenner is frequently sought after by her peers as the “Lawyer's Lawyer.”

To ensure every asset and interest is protected, we deploy an elite network of specialized experts, including: 

  • Financial Architects: Forensic accountants, pension authorities, and valuation experts
  • Strategic Investigators: Private investigators and real estate analysts
  • Family Advocates: Psychiatrists, psychologists, divorce coaches and specialized support resources

Begin Moving Toward a Brighter Future

A successful divorce requires more than just legal forms; it requires a master strategy. By combining NY divorce law with a deep understanding of human psychology, we craft a roadmap for your future. Whether your path involves aggressive courtroom litigation, tactical negotiation, or sophisticated mediation, our team provides the shields and the solutions you need to emerge stronger.

Hear From Our Happy Clients

At Lois M. Brenner, Esq., your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    “Clever & Compassionate Attorney”
    I met with Lois Brenner nine months ago, and my life has been changed for the better! She and her legal team really encouraged me to leave a very abusive husband. They gave me the knowledge and courage to take the necessary legal steps. My parents were helping me and found Lois to be smart, and compassionate. My whole family felt really comfortable having her handle my case. I am finally divorced, away from an abusive man and ready to start a new life. I can’t thank Lois and her legal team enough for all the support I received. I got a much better settlement than I expected because they were relentless in locating money my husband had hidden. Thank you so much!
    - Kim B.
    “"Amazing, Skilled Mediator”
    Amazing, Skillful Mediator!!!! We went to see Lois Brenner for a mediation consultation. We had pretty much decided our marriage was over. We just wanted to end things fair and amicably. Lois Brenner spent so much time with us, and gave us great insight as to how the process would help us, we hired her on the spot. Our sessions thereafter were stealth. She organized us, helped us identify and address all the issues. She showed us how to communicate effectively throughout the process. We were able to address all our issues, especially property and finances, arrive at a comfortable settlement agreement, and now we are waiting for the judge to sign our divorce. What an extraordinary process. I highly recommend Lois Brenner and mediation. She’s super, and mediation really works.
    - Maggie & Josh
    “She is responsive, and answered my emails within a couple of minutes every time. Highly rated!”
    Lois acted as the mediator in my divorce, and she was absolutely excellent. It was a very difficult time for me personally, but Lois made the process as easy and painless as it could possibly have been. She listened to each of us separately, and made thoughtful and helpful suggestions. She is fair, and seemed to genuinely care about finding a solution that was best for both parties. Lois is perfectly qualified to handle this type of situation, given her background in psychology. She truly understands people, and used this ability to keep my ex-husband and I calm, and smoothly navigate a few tricky situations. I felt very understood by Lois, and think that she not just a top-quality attorney, but also a very decent person. She is responsive, and answered my emails within a couple of minutes every time. Highly rated!
    “Mediation Works!”
    Going through with our divorce was very difficult time for me and my ex husband. Finding the right lawyer was very confusing, frustrating and time consuming. I was very lucky to find Lois. She is professional and human at the same time. In a few sessions she answered all of our questions, gave us great advice and filled and filed all paperwork for us. Our divorce was finalized very quickly and thanks to Lois it was very smooth process. If my best friend would need a divorce lawyer I would recommend Lois without any reservations.!!! Christina C.
    - Christine C.
    “You are extremely knowledgeable and the consummate professional.”
    “You are extremely knowledgeable and the consummate professional.”
    - Ben and Jill
    “LOIS AND MATT ARE LIT!”
    You two are really the dynamic duo! I can’t thank you both enough for the incredible job you did on my case. As a young career woman and working mother of a toddler I could not have been in better hands. You really toughened me up and guided me when I was feeling really lost. I was afraid of my husband’s clever antics but you worked hard on my case and encouraged me to fight. The settlement I received exceeded my expectations. You both listened, always returned e-mails, phone calls and even reached out to me on the weekends when I was having trouble. If anyone is going through a divorce and needs the best people to fight for you call Lois and Matt. It was the best thing I ever did. There are no words to express how grateful I am.
    - Tara P.

The Psychology of Divorce | Chapter One

Here is an excerpt from Chapter One of my upcoming book The Psychology of Divorce. 

The Role of Psychology in Divorce. The chapter argues that psychology significantly impacts human behavior and affects both the process and outcome of a divorce. While many believe divorce laws solely determine results, the personality traits and actions of the spouses are major contributing factors. There are three ways to end a marriage: litigation, negotiation, or mediation, and the participants' mindset plays a crucial role in each.

This short video explains the importance of fully understanding the psychology of your divorce before you begin the process.

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