Evan D. Schein

Evan D. Schein is a partner at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP and serves as the firm’s Head of Litigation. He is a highly regarded family law litigator, recognized for handling complex and high-stakes divorce cases involving high-net-worth individuals and intricate custody disputes. Schein leads a team of 28 skilled matrimonial attorneys and has earned a reputation for crafting strategic legal solutions tailored to each client’s unique circumstances. His legal strategies have shaped reported decisions and delivered success for business owners, professionals, and public figures alike.

Schein earned his B.S. from Syracuse University and his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New York and is an adjunct professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he co-teaches the Divorce Process course.

Throughout his career, Schein has been recognized in Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America®, and by Avvo with a perfect 10 rating. His courtroom victories and negotiation skills have drawn media coverage from Forbes, Law.com, Newsweek, and the New York Post. He frequently lectures on family law topics and is an active member of numerous professional associations, including the New York State Bar Association and the American Bar Association. His expertise extends to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, equitable distribution, support matters, and custody disputes.

In addition to his legal work, Evan D. Schein hosts the podcast Schein On, where he explores the legal and emotional complexities of divorce with expert guests ranging from judges to therapists. He also leads the firm’s sports practice, uniquely positioned to represent professional athletes due to his background as a former sports agent. Schein continues to shape matrimonial litigation with authority, empathy, and innovation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner & Head of Litigation, Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, New York State Women’s Bar Association
• Member, New York County Lawyer’s Association
• Member, New York City Bar Association
• Member, Westchester County Bar Association
• Member, Association of Family & Conciliation Courts, New York Chapter
• Member, New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
• Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• Past Co-Chair, Rockland County Bar Association, New Lawyers Committee
• Member, Nassau County Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Syracuse University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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