Lauren E. Michaeli

Lauren E. Michaeli is a Yonkers, New York, partner who dedicates her practice exclusively to family law. She represents clients in matrimonial matters, custody disputes, prenuptial agreements, relocation issues, support matters, business distribution, orders of protection, and other sensitive family law concerns. Her work supports clients facing difficult personal transitions that require careful preparation, courtroom strength, and practical legal guidance.

Michaeli earned a J.D. from Fordham Law in 2012, graduating with the Archibald R. Murray Award, summa cum laude. She received a Bachelor’s degree from New York University in 2009, cum laude, with a concentration in writing, social work, and business communications. Her education supports a practice built on legal analysis, advocacy, communication, and client counseling in emotionally complex family law matters.

Michaeli has significant trial experience and has represented clients in cases involving infidelity, domestic violence, sexual abuse allegations, custody, support, relocation, and matrimonial disputes. She served as lead counsel in Lavery v. O’Sullivan, a relocation case in which she prevailed at both the trial and appellate levels. Her experience helps clients prepare for litigation, evaluate settlement options, and address urgent family law problems with steady direction.

Lauren E. Michaeli has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2022 through 2025. Her other honors include the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Three Best Divorce Lawyers in Yonkers recognition, and Top 10 under 40 recognition from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Michaeli helps clients approach family law disputes with preparation, compassion, and strong advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Farrauto Berman Slater & Michaeli
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Fordham Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  BA in Writing, Social Work & Business Communications with Cum Laude

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