Robert G. Smith

Practice areas

Family Law, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father’s Rights, Marital Property, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements

Robert G. Smith is a highly esteemed matrimonial attorney based in New York, renowned for his expertise, advocacy skills, professionalism, and proficiency in handling various family law matters. After being admitted to the New York Bar in 1974, Mr. Smith gained invaluable experience at prominent law firms in New York City before founding his own firm in 1981. Since then, he has consistently delivered exceptional legal representation to clients across the New York City metropolitan area, excelling in all aspects of family law.

Clients trust Mr. Smith for guidance on a wide range of legal issues, including:

1. Divorce, in all its forms, whether through settlement conferences, trial courts, or appellate courts.
2. Complex asset and income distribution in high-net-worth cases.
3. Skillful tax and income-sensitive property division.
4. Drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
5. Modifications of custody and divorce settlements.
6. Handling paternity proceedings.
7. Addressing common law marriage, same-sex marriage, and domestic partnerships.

Mr. Smith obtained his law degree from Rutgers School of Law-Newark in June 1973, where he distinguished himself through service on the Rutgers Law Review and received the highest scholarship award in his graduating class. His admission to the New York Bar in March 1974 marked the beginning of a 40-year career during which he consistently exemplified professionalism and achieved remarkable results. He has earned the loyalty of his clients and the respect of his peers and the judiciary.

Mr. Smith continually hones his extensive legal knowledge through courtroom practice and negotiation. His professional rating on Avvo is “Superb,” and he has received the AV-Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for the past two decades. Additionally, he served as a commentator on Court TV throughout the network’s existence and frequently acts as a neutral evaluator for matrimonial cases in the New York County Supreme Court.

He is an active member of various legal associations, including the New York State Bar Association (Family Law Section), the New York County Lawyers’ Association (Family Law Section), the New York City Bar Association (Matrimonial Law Committee), and the Westchester County Bar Association.

Note: *AV-Preeminent and BV-Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell conducts a peer review rating process, with ratings reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Ratings encompass both legal ability and general ethical standards.