Derrick Rubin

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About Derrick Rubin

Matrimonial and Family - Manage divorce and family law cases from commencement through discovery, settlement conferences, trials and appeals, ranging from simple uncontested matters to high net worth complex matters. Appear in courts in the following counties: Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, New York, Bronx, Richmond and Westchester. Litigate issues regarding custody, visitation, child support, maintenance, equitable distribution, domestic violence, orders of protection, paternity, relocation, parental alienation, child abduction, engagement ring, contempt, modification and enforcement proceedings. Draft and negotiate comprehensive pre-nuptial and separation agreements and domestic relations orders. Real Estate and Business- Head the firm’s real estate and business group, representing clients on purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties, 1031 transactions, as well as formation, purchase and sale of businesses. Preparation of shareholder and operating agreements. Obtain court approval to sell religious real property. Corporate - Counsel to international corporations regarding day-to-day operations, commercial litigation, and trademark. Preparation of distribution, bilateral non-disclosure and employment agreements. Estate – Draft various estate planning documents including a will, codicil, living will, health care proxy and power of attorney. Conduct probate and administration proceedings and will contests. General - Represent clients in contractual disputes, landlord/tenant, Article 81 guardianship, criminal matters, traffic violations, name change, debt collection, zoning variances and wrongful death compromise settlement. Adoption – step-parent adoption. EDUCATION Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, NY - J.D. Degree. State University of New York, Albany, NY - B.S. Degree in Business; Cum Laude. HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Village of Flower Hill Served as Mayor for this village of residents. Previously served in other positions, including Trustee; Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman; and Planning Board Chairman. Nassau County District Court – Arbitrator Presided over hundreds of Arbitrations New York Metro Super Lawyer Speaking Engagements – Lectured attorneys at Nassau County Bar Association and Mental Health Professionals at seminars regarding matrimonial issues. Recognized by Newsday as an Expert in Matrimonial Law