Divorce
Child Custody
Compassionate Family Law Attorneys Devoted To Helping Clients Achieve Their Goals
At Fersch LLC, our lawyers believe that the only way to help clients accomplish their goals is by being approachable and taking a caring and committed approach to service. Every client they see is going through a challenging time in their life. Our attorneys understand that and do their best to create a calm and welcoming environment where they can work on solutions. They leverage decades of experience in family law and personalized service to resolve issues associated with divorce.
Recommendations Based On Meticulous Preparation
One of the key factors in building strong client relationships is taking the time to understand all aspects of what you are going through. Our lawyers will get to know you personally and go to great lengths to make sure they understand all the circumstances surrounding your situation. They take pride in the due diligence that they undertake for our clients. Our attorneys strive to come to reasonable resolutions through negotiation. When such resolutions are not possible, they aggressively pursue the best interests of our clients in the courtroom.
Our Attorneys
Patricia Fersch
Ms. Fersch has worked exclusively in family and matrimonial law for nearly three decades. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2010 Partner in Justice Award, the 2015 Hanna S. Cohn Pro Bono Award from the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York and the FamilyKind Service Award. Ms. Fersch has also been selected for inclusion in New York Super Lawyers every year since 2014.
Maxine F. Donskoi
Ms. Donskoi has been practicing matrimonial and family law exclusively since being admitted into the New York State Bar over a decade ago. She has experience advising clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including representing clients in family court and supreme court matters, and negotiating and drafting prenuptial, postnuptial, separation, and settlement agreements. She received the 2016 Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Ms. Donskoi has also been selected for inclusion in New York Rising Stars every year since 2014.
Meryl A. Hoeft
Ms. Hoeft has spent a decade in family law representing clients in the family courts and supreme courts of New York City and the surrounding counties as well as litigating appeals before the First and Second Departments of the Appellate Division. She has been selected for inclusion in New York Rising Stars every year since 2016.
Shane Duffy
Shane Duffy, is an associate attorney at Fersch LLC. Shane was virtually admitted to the New York State Bar in June 2020. Shane earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies from Mercy College, where he graduated with honors. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association (Family Law Section).
Representing People From All Walks Of Life
At Fersch LLC, we provide representation to high-profile and high-income clientele as well as economically challenged clients with the same level of care and attention. Our goal is being a trusted part of the five-borough community, where people know that they can count on our attorneys to deliver high-level service no matter who they are or what their income level is. If you need guidance and counsel on divorce or any other family law issue, our team is here to help.
To schedule a half-hour consultation, call 212-422-2660 or fill out our online contact form.