About Neil Richard Cahn

A graduate of Yale College and a Law Review graduate of the Hofstra University School of Law, Neil Cahn has practiced law on Long Island for more than 30 years.


Mr. Cahn's practice is concentrated in divorce and other family law matters. However, his experience with the analysis of business values and other financial matters also leads Mr. Cahn to handle other business, estate and family disputes.


He is a past revision author of Matthew Bender's New York Civil Practice, Matrimonial Actions, Associate Editor of Bard and Marano, New York Medical Malpractice, and founder and publisher of New York Malpractice Law Update. He has written and lectured for various bar associations and professional organizations, as well as other lay groups.

Mr. Cahn is also admitted in the United States District Courts, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, and has served as a court-appointed arbitrator for the United States District Court. He is a former member of the Nassau County Supreme Court Matrimonial Neutral Evaluation Panel.

Neil Cahn has been certified in the Collaborative Divorce process by the International Association of Collaborative Professionals, and in Family Mediation by the Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center and the Mediation Institute of New York. He is a member of the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals and of Collaborative Dispute Resolutions, both organizations promoting the interdisciplinary settlement of conflicts using the Collaborative Process.

Mr. Cahn is a member of the Family Law Committees of the American, State, and County Bar Associations; the Dispute Resolution subcommittee of the State Bar Association, and the Commercial Litigation Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association. He is a member of the New York Family Law American Inn of Court.

 

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
March 06, 2023
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

I used Neil for my divorce. I came to him late in my case. My case had some difficult matters that were created from previous attorney. He listened, understood both me and what I wanted. He fought hard and pushed at the right time. He is meticulous, creative, a good listener, and very strategic. He was successful in helping me get what I wanted and I highly recommend him.

 
Divorce
Posted by Emma
June 22, 2022
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

I was given a referral by a friend to retain Neil Cahn and from the first consultation I knew I had made the right decision. He really put me at ease and explained everything to me in such a thorough and knowledgeable manner. He was extremely professional and definitely had the best interest for myself and my son, and always went above and beyond in every way possible. As a young mother going through a divorce, I had many questions, little knowledge about family law, and he was able to answer all of my questions and make me feel comfortable. He has made himself available to me during emergency situations when I needed his expert advice or to "talk me down" from exploding. I would strongly recommend Neil for anybody looking for an honest, genuine, attorney with your best interest. He goes above and beyond in everything he does, and is a BEAST at law.

 
Divorce
Posted by Irene
June 15, 2022
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

As an attorney myself, I appreciate the quality of the advice. Neil's work is superb. He is very patient and good at explaining and following up.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 02, 2015
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

I strongly recommend Neil Cahn for any and all matrimonial, custodial and family issues. I went through a rather lengthy, complex and messy divorce. Prior to retaining Neil, I wasted a considerable amount of time, money and emotional health on insignificant issues. I felt like there was no hope or end in sight.{para}Neil changed everything. My x-wife’s legal team had one goal - to accumulate as many billable hours as possible. They generated lengthy motion after useless motion, none of which brought us any closer to our divorce. Each of them however played to my emotion and brought me into the fight. I had facts and documentation on my side. The system however is so broken that I could not win these meaningless fights. Time, coin and tears were wasted.{para}I came to Neil emotionally exhausted and my bank accounts were bare. Although we would ultimately argue over significant financial matters, I was broke. Neil took my case and he was more than fair and understanding of my financial situation. I believe Neil was drawn professionally to my precarious situation and he genuinely wanted to help.{para}Divorce is painful, especially when children are involved. I succumbed to emotion and I was not making the most rational decisions for my children or myself. Neil not only helped me deal with my emotions, but he helped me separate them from the difficult decisions ahead. Rational thought prevailed. He immediately changed the direction of my case. We were no longer arguing over minor, secondary matters before a judge. We got right down to issues of custody, decision-making, our marital residence, support and maintenance. {para}My wife and her family were successful in alienating me from my three beautiful daughters. Once daddies’ little girls were turned against me in a vile and vehement way. Neil gave me invaluable advice on how to move forward with my father-daughter relationships. With his help, I have come a long way with my daughters. As for custody, my x-wife would have preferred that I simply vanished from their lives. Neil was successful in getting me more time with my daughters than I expected. For this I am eternally grateful to him!!!!!{para}Neil built a case based on his in-depth understanding of matrimonial law, experience and case law. There were several complex financial issues in my divorce. Neil not only immediately recognized these matters, but he fully understood how opposing counsel would present them in court. I understand that most divorces never make it to trail. Mine was destined to from the start. Neil was a masterful trial attorney. He picked apart the Forensic Accountant’s analysis of my earning potential. It was literally something out of Law and Order. The accountant didn’t know which way to turn on the stand. His “expert” analysis was debunked by Neil in open court. This ultimately brought the other side to the table and we each came to terms with a reasonable settlement.{para}I was on the brink of fatherly and financial disaster. Neil turned my case completely around. I shutter to think of where I would be today without having had Neil at my side. Neil brought resolution to my uncertain situation and calm where there was turmoil. I simply can’t say enough about him. I have personally recommended him to several friends going down this terrible road. You can’t go wrong with Neil on your side!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 01, 2015
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

I was going through what I felt was the worst nightmare, that would never end.
Not only did Neil calm me down and make me relax through the process but he had it resolved rather quickly.
Neil is very impressive to watch in the courtroom, due to his knowledge of the law. I always felt comfortable and at ease when in court. He made the whole process as painless as can be expected under the circumstances. His office staff was a pleasure to work with as well.
I will continue to recommend Neil Cahn.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 29, 2015
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

Neil Cahn is an outstanding family law attorney. He is very professional, knowledgeable and competent. I found him to be most efficient in negotiating my divorce stipulation. In addition I couldn't ask for a more compassionate attorney. He always had my best interests at heart and was very fair in his fees. I would recommend him highly to anyone who is looking for an attorney who really cares about his clients. He is top in his field as far as I am concerned!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 28, 2015
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

Excellent and Fair.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 27, 2015
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

Neil Cahn represented me when I divorced my wife.His knowledge, experience, demeanor, and compassion, made the whole awful experience as painless as possible.he also work with me financially. I would recommend Neil Cahn to anybody in need of an excellent divorce lawyer

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 27, 2015
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

Neil is not only one of the smartest and intelligent men i have ever met, but he is caring and makes the effort to make things as smooth and easy as possible. His concern and desire to help his clients are admirable! he was highly recommended to me by other clients, lawyers, and even a marital judge. i could not have gone through such a traumatic time without him. Neil had my back from beginning to end and I am grateful!

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 08, 2024
Hired Attorney Neil Richard Cahn

Very serious warning!!! Whatever you do, never ever sign up with this lying scam bag. He doesn't care about you, your family, or your children. He is all about lining his own pockets with your money. He will lie to you and piss off everyone in the process. You will have nothing but bad blood. He is not a mediator as he represents himself, he is classic case of a shyster lawyer. Overpriced, not very bright, and a total loser at the end.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Spousal Support
    • Child Support
    • Child Custody
    • Visitation Rights
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Legal Separation
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 28
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Prenuptial, Postnuptial and Separation Agreements
    • Divorce Settlement Stipulations
    • Alimony
    • Maintenance
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Parenting Time
    • Parental Rights
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Marital Agreements
    • Matrimonial Law
    • No Fault Divorce
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Contested Probate Proceedings
    • Trust and Estate Disputes
    • Employment Agreements
    • Partnership Disputes
    • Shareholder Disputes
    • Dissolution
    • Commercial Arbitration
    • Business Arbitration
    • Dispute Resolution

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    1975, New York
    1978, U.S. Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
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    Hofstra University
    Class of 1975
    J.D.
    Law Review Editorial Board
    Other Education
    Yale University
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1950
    1950

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