Special Announcement:

It is with great sadness that we announce that our Staten Island Law Office will be closing on October 31, 2020. We will attempt to complete all legal matters which are still pending and if that is not possible, we will assist our existing clients in transitioning to a new law firm.

Effective as of July 24, 2020 the only new matters which we will accept are the following:



1. Divorce Mediation cases.

2. Pre-Nuptial Agreements.

3. Second Opinion Letters where Mr. Leininger analyzes what your present lawyer has done right on your case and what mistakes your existing lawyer has made on your case - and whther those mistakes can be corrected.

4. Legal Coaching for persons representing themseves pro se (as their own attorney) in Divorce and Custody matters.

If you are an existing client and wish to find out how the upcoming closing of our Staten Island Law Office on October 31 may affect you, please call our Office Manager, Lorraine Schiano, at 718-979-5200.

We practice all aspects of Divorce and Family Law in Staten Island, Brooklyn and Manhattan, and nearby counties in New Jersey and in Florida.

Both Litigation and Mediation services are offered in the area of Divorce, Legal Separation, Paternity, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Post-Nuptial Agreements, Parenting Agreements, Child Support and Alimony, Domestic Violence actions, Custody, Interstate Custody and Child Abduction, Family Court and Appeals. Our firm also practices Collaborative Divorce for those clients who wish to utilize this dynamic new way of resolving their marital problems!

Our Law Firm concentrates on Family Law Issues, thereby achieving a depth of field and an extensive base of experience. Many of our clients are referred to us by former clients as well as lawyers and mental health professionals, both in New York and New Jersey and elsewhere, who know and trust our work.

Our office represents clients from all over the United States in the New York and New Jersey Courts, and in the Courts of the State of Florida

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Low up-front retainers

While many divorce attorneys on Staten Island require an up-front retainer of between $5,000 and $10,000 on all divorce cases, we only require an up-front retainer of just $3,500 on any case that we accept which is not yet in litigation! Yes, even if you and your spouse have a business, or millions of dollars in assets, the initial retainer is only $3,500, provided the case is not yet in litigation! We believe that most cases can be settled quickly and inexpensively by negotiation, rather than litigation! Obviously, if Court litigation is necessary, the initial retainer will be higher. We will give you a definite retainer quote at the initial consultation so there will be no surprises!

A Message to the Client about our Divorce Practice

When you retain us as your attorney, we will discuss the law with you, and how it relates to your situation. We will listen to you and we will develop realistic expectations and a plan of action. We believe that negotiation is frequently the most prompt and efficient means of reaching your goal. However, if settlement is not possible, we will pursue your case aggressively and effectively.

For the duration of our representation, our office will keep you current on the status of your case. We will provide quality and experienced representation from start to finish.

About Our Firm

Our Law Firm was founded by attorney William J. Leininger in 1981. Mr. Leininger is a native New Yorker who graduated from Regis High School, St. Francis College and Fordham Law School. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1975, and was subsequently admitted to the Bars of New Jersey and Florida. Mr. Leininger has appeared on the Phil Donahue Show, the Sally Jessie Raphael Show, the Today Show, CBS Morning Show, and other national television and radio programs.

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Mr. Leininger's Associate Attorney, Maria Giresi, Esq. has been a litigation attorney since 1995. She has also been an Administrative Law Judge of the City of New York. Use Ms. Giresi's years of courtroom experience to your benefit.

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When we take your case, we begin work on the matter promptly. As we work for you, our office will:

Write your legal documents in clear, understandable language.

Provide you with copies of all correspondence and documents.

Consult with you before all important decisions are made.

Handle your case as efficiently and economically as possible.

Use of Experts

When necessary, we work closely with independent experts to obtain appraisals and specialized information. Our office approaches each case as a whole, while addressing each issue separately. Experts with whom we often consult include:

Estate Planning attorneys.

Financial advisors

Certified Public Accountants

Certified Appraisers and Actuaries

Vocational Evaluators and Counselors

Individual and family counselors

Our Offices

Our New York office is located at 1562 Richmond Road, (suite 202) in the Dongan Hills section of Staten Island. The office is located only 7 minutes from the Verrazano Bridge, and only 20 minutes from the Bayonne and Goethals bridges.

We also maintain a satellite office at 44 Court Street in downtown Brooklyn for our clients who reside in Brooklyn, Queens or Manhattan and find it too difficult to meet with an attorney in our Staten island office. Ms. Giresi will meet with clients by special appointment at our downtown Brooklyn office. If you wish to meet with Ms. Giresi in our downtown Brooklyn office please tell the secretary when you call the office to make an appointment.

Our Florida office is located at 677 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, Florida.

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