Patricia Fersch

Patricia Fersch is a highly respected matrimonial and family law attorney with nearly three decades of experience handling complex divorce, custody, and family law disputes. As the founding partner of Fersch LLC, she is known for her ability to navigate high-conflict cases and represent clients in both Family and Supreme Courts. Patricia has successfully handled numerous international and high-profile family law matters, helping individuals and families resolve sensitive legal issues with skill and compassion.

Patricia earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School and her undergraduate degree from New York University. She is admitted to practice law in New York. Throughout her career, she has been committed to advancing family law while dedicating significant time to pro bono work, ensuring that underrepresented individuals receive quality legal support.

A leader in public service, Patricia co-founded the Matrimonial Pro Bono Law Project in New York County Supreme Court, providing experienced legal counsel to deserving litigants. She has received multiple awards for her contributions, including the Hanna S. Cohn Pro Bono Award from the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York and the Partner in Justice Award from MFJ Legal Services Inc. She also serves as Chairperson of FamilyKind, a nonprofit organization supporting families navigating separation and divorce.

Patricia Fersch has been named to New York Super Lawyers every year from 2014 through 2023 and serves on the statewide Women and the Courts committee. A respected New York family law attorney, she is known for her commitment to expanding access to justice, promoting fairness in the courts, and delivering strong results for her clients. Through Fersch LLC, she offers strategic, results-driven representation in complex and high-conflict family law matters, including divorce, custody, and support disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Fersch LLC
• Chairperson, FamilyKind Board (Nonprofit)
• Member, Women and the Courts
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• New York Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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