Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli

Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli is a Yonkers, New York law firm representing clients in family law and estate matters. Established in 1979, the firm serves clients in Westchester County, New York City, and surrounding areas of New York. Its work includes divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence matters, division of assets, spousal support, LGBTQIA+ family law concerns, estate planning, and settlement of estates. Clients seek the firm’s guidance when legal decisions affect family stability, financial interests, and future planning.

Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli approaches each matter with practical advice, candid communication, and advocacy tailored to the client’s needs. The firm works with clients to identify priorities, evaluate risks, and develop strategies that protect what matters most. Each client has a primary attorney focused on the matter, while also receiving the benefit of collaboration among attorneys with different perspectives and approaches. This structure helps clients move through stressful legal issues with responsive guidance and focused representation.

Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli provides comprehensive family law services involving divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, custody, support, relocation, orders of protection, alimony, asset division, paternity, mediation, adoption, enforcement, and modification matters. The firm also assists clients with estate planning, legal directives, wills, trusts, probate, administration proceedings, and Surrogate’s Court matters. Its attorneys bring decades of experience to negotiations and courtrooms throughout New York, helping clients pursue fair resolutions through settlement or litigation when necessary.

Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli is distinguished by deep community roots and a long history of serving families in Yonkers, Westchester, and surrounding counties. The firm was founded by John P. Farrauto and Howard E. Berman, both Yonkers natives with extensive community and professional involvement. Today, attorneys Cheryl E. Slater and Lauren E. Michaeli continue the firm’s legacy with focused family law and estate representation. By combining experience, compassion, preparation, and practical judgment, the firm provides dependable guidance for clients facing important personal and legal decisions.