The 2026 listing of leading New York State Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyers details lawyers/attorneys practising within the areas of family, divorce and matrimonial law matters in the state of New York (Excluding New York City) who have been identified by their peers for their expertise and abilities in these areas.
The 2026 rankings of leading Family & Divorce Lawyers in Upstate new York, identified by fellow New York Family Lawyers. Compiled via our independent, peer-review methodology — rankings cannot be purchased.
Previous editions
2025 edition published December 2024
Leading
Joan Adams, J Adams & Associates - Buffalo
Christopher Mattingly, Mattingly & Cavagnaro - Buffalo
Shari Jo Reich, Reich Emerson - Buffalo
Eric Tepper, Gordon Tepper & De Coursey - Albany
Paul Vance, Vance & Zeiss - Buffalo
Recommended
Chris Affronti, Affronti Law - Rochester
Kristin Arcuri, Bennett Schechter Arcuri & Will - Buffalo
Maura Barrett, Ostertag O'Leary Barrett & Faulkner - Poughkeepsie
April Dalbec, White Osterman & Hanna - Albany
Laura Emerson, Reich Emerson - Buffalo
Steven Grocott, Law Office of Steven H Grocot - West Seneca
Michelle Haskin, White Osterman & Hanna - Albany
Charles Messina, Smith & Messina - Buffalo
Steve Paquette, Bousquet Holstein - Syracuse
Amber Peshkin, Clark Peshkin - Rochester
Erica Zeis, Vance & Zeis, Buffalo