About Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law

Divorce & Family Law Firm in Westchester County, NY

The dedicated legal team at Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law in White Plains offers more than 90 years of combined experience in the areas of matrimonial and family law. From divorce to child custody, there is no matter too big or too small for our firm to successfully manage.

For this reason, you should not hesitate to find out what our Westchester County family law attorneys can do for you. Schedule your initial consultation today by calling us at (914) 873-4410. We can also review your case when you fill out a simple evaluation form online.

What Sets Our Westchester Family Law Attorneys Apart from the Rest?

Friedman & Friedman began and remains a top tier matrimonial and family law firm. Since its beginning, it primarily served Long Island and the neighboring counties of Manhattan and the five boroughs of New York City. With the opening of the White Plains office, Attorney Andrea Friedman is now able to offer the same quality services to residents of Westchester County. She is dedicated to the residents of Westchester County and is proud to serve them with a wide range of divorce and family law needs.

One primary attribute that sets the firm apart is the awards and honors received. For instance, Andrea Friedman has been considered "one to watch" by Long Island Business News in 2014. She has also received the following accomplishments:

• Named to Who's Who as a Top Attorney in North America, 2015-2016
• Westchester Women's Bar Association
• 2016 Millennium Award from Long Island Business News
• Named as an advisory board member by ACS

In addition, Andrea Friedman won the Long Island Business News Millennial Award. This is an accomplishment that sets her apart from other young professionals in her generation.

The other member of the firm, Sari Friedman, is recognized for numerous accomplishments. To name a few, she has been honored with the Long Island Power Women in Business award as well as being listed in the New York Metro Super Lawyers® - Top 5% of Attorneys in the Region. She has more than 40 years of experience diligently handling legal matters and has used these years to fight for the rights of her clients.

Sari has also received the following honors:

• 2016 Leadership in Law Award by New York's Women's Leaders in the Law
• American Academy of Trial Attorneys' Premier 100 Trial Attorneys in NY
• New York Metro Super Lawyers® – Only awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the region
• Long Island Power Women in Business Award – Long Island Business Magazine
• 2016 New York Family Business Award – SmartCEO Magazine
• "10 Best" in Client Satisfaction in New York – American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
• Top 100 Lawyers, Matrimonial and Family Law – National Advocates
• 2015 - 2016 Top Rated Lawyers by New York's Legal Leaders – only given to attorneys with the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®
• 2012 Leadership in Law Award – Long Island Business News, recognizing hard work, tenacity, and incredible contributions to the community, all of which are requirements for those who receive this prestigious award
• Who's Who – Top Attorney in North America
• Best Attorneys of America – Rue's Ratings
• General Counsel – Fathers' Rights Association of NY State & Long Island

Education & Bar Admission

• Hofstra University School of Law – J.D. with honors
• New York State Bar – 1981

Sari M. Friedman started her legal career when she earned her Juris Doctorate (law degree) from Hofstra University School of Law, where she graduated with honors.

During law school, she was a member of the Hofstra Law Review, which is not only a well-regarded journal, but it is the 48th most cited law review in the United States. It is circulated in more than 750 libraries and institutions across the country. Membership is limited to only the finest students from each class; more specifically, the top 5 percent of the first-year class, as well as the five winners of their annual writing competition. These scholarly students receive an invitation to join the Law Review.

Following law school, attorney Friedman was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1981. After clerking for the Appellate Division Second Department, she opened her private practice in 1984 where she has been focusing on matrimonial and family law for the past 35 plus years.

Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law has helped defend the rights of both mothers and fathers during divorce, custody disputes, and other matrimonial issues. Both divorce attorneys are residents of Westchester County and proudly serve clients throughout the community full-time.