Attorney Profile

Robert M. Wallack

Robert Wallack

The Wallack Firm, P.C.
777 Third Avenue, 21st Floor
New York, NY 10017

New York

New York (NY)

Contact Contact Robert M. Wallack
T: 212-223-1300
F: 212-223-1301

Visit: www.wallackfirm.com
Practice Areas: Family Law (90%), Criminal Defense (10%)

Family Law

Criminal Defense

Profile

Mr. Wallack's practice concentrates in the area of Family and Matrimonial Law.  From 1999 to 2003 he served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan DA's Office, where he was chosen to lead the prosecution of many of the office's highest-profile cases.  In 2003, Mr. Wallack became associated with the firm, Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP, where he concentrated exclusively in the practice of Matrimonial and Family Law, before founding his own practice, The Wallack Firm, P.C., in 2007.  Mr. Wallack is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Seton Hall University Law School where he teaches a trial skills course entitled "Advocacy and Persuasion," and is a member of the faculty of Cardozo Law School's Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.  He has authored articles for the New York Law Journal on cutting-edge issues, and appears regularly on national television providing commentary and analysis on various legal topics.  Since 2004, Mr. Wallack has served as the legal consultant to "General Hospital" on ABC Television.

Selected To

New York Rising Stars 2011 - Metro Edition

About Robert Wallack

Admitted: 2001, New York

Professional Webpage: www.wallackfirm.com

Bar/Professional Activity:

  • Member - Family Law Section, New York State Bar Association (2003 -  ); Legislation Committee (2005 -  ); Member - Association of the Bar City of New York.

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

  • Co-Author, Technology and the Snooping Spouse, New York Law Journal, 2004
  • Author, When the Alienated Child Refuses to Visit, New York Law Journal, 2008

Verdicts and Settlements:

  • Schick v. Schick - Won groundbreaking victory after 45 day parental alienation trial., 2009
  • McMahan v. McMahan - 2011 NY Slip Op 51175(U) Decided on May 9, 2011 Supreme Court, Westchester County Neary, J.  Won victory and a change of custody for plaintiff after a 22 day child custody trial, where parental alienation was proven., 2011

Other Outstanding Achievements:

  • Contributor to The Huffington Post.
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