Specialties
Ilysa has spent more than 30 years in all phases of the practice of law -- from being a paralegal for many years to obtaining her law license at 43, to large firm practice to opening her own family law practice in 2006. Ilysa has dedicated most of her legal life to family law -- from prenuptial agreements to separation agreements, to trial and appellate work, to all aspects of matrimonial law, including custody, equitable distribution and support. Ilysa brings to her practice maturity and integrity, and for those traits, she has been been given an AV Preeminent Attorney rating by Martindale-Hubbell. She has been elected as a New York Metro Area Super Lawyer for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 and was listed by Avenue Magazine as a top woman lawyer. Ilysa and her associate, Jillian R. Berke, work together closely with clients to reach their goals, either through litigation or by negotiation. Ilysa prides herself on her close client relationships, her accessibility and her ability to empathize with clients. Specialties: All aspects of family law, negotiating agreements, preparing appellate briefs.