Paul Eric Rudder

Paul Eric Rudder is a New York divorce and family law lawyer at Paul E. Rudder, ESQ – Divorce Lawyer NYC, with decades of experience representing clients in matrimonial matters. He handles contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, support, equitable distribution, high-net-worth cases, separation agreements, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. He also serves as a divorce mediator, parenting coordinator, and attorney for children in highly contested custody proceedings. As a solo practitioner, he personally handles each case from its beginning through resolution and provides clients with direct advice throughout the legal process.

Paul earned his B.A. in international politics, with a minor in literature, from the City College of New York in 1965. He received his J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 1968. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1969 and gained admission to practice in federal courts in 1970. Before concentrating on matrimonial law in 1977, he worked in civil rights, criminal defense, and community legal services in Brooklyn. These early roles helped shape his practical understanding of conflict and the personal circumstances underlying legal disputes.

Paul has extensive litigation experience in the New York State Supreme Court and Family Court. He has resolved matrimonial cases through negotiated settlements and trials involving custody, financial support, and asset division. His approach emphasizes reducing unnecessary conflict while remaining prepared to take legal action when litigation becomes necessary. He gives clients realistic guidance, develops strategies based on their circumstances, and works to create practical outcomes, especially when children and sensitive family relationships are involved.

Paul Eric Rudder has earned professional recognition for his family law work, legal ability, and ethical standards. He received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was repeatedly selected for New York Super Lawyers from 2007 through 2024. He served as co-chair of the New York County Lawyers Association’s Matrimonial Section from 2001 to 2004 and was appointed to the New York City Bar Association’s Matrimonial Committee in 2015. His leadership, media commentary, and court appointments reflect the trust placed in his judgment and experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Paul E Rudder, ESQ – Divorce Lawyer NYC
• Former Co-Chair, New York County Lawyers Association, Matrimonial Section (2001–2004)
• Member, Matrimonial Committee of the Bar Association of the City of New York

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• Brooklyn Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• City College of New York
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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