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Rebecca Lynn Mendel

Rosin Steinhagen Mendel, PLLC β€’ New York, NY
AdoptionPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
rmendel@lawrsm.com
Phone
(516) 962-6831
Address
New York, NY, US

Professional

About

Rebecca Lynn Mendel is a distinguished attorney based in New York, NY, with over 20 years of experience specializing in Adoption and Personal Injury law. A graduate of the prestigious Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University, where she earned her JD in 1998, Rebecca also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University, obtained in 1993. In the realm of Adoption, Rebecca excels in navigating complex legal landscapes, offering comprehensive support for private placement adoptions, agency adoptions, and birth parent representation. Her expertise extends to second parent and step-parent adoptions, as well as adult and re-adoptions, making her a trusted advocate for families of all configurations. Rebecca's commitment to her clients is evident in her empathetic approach and her ability to handle sensitive situations with care and professionalism. Additionally, she is well-versed in Assisted Reproduction matters, managing a variety of agreements including ovum (egg) donation and sperm donor arrangements. Rebecca also provides legal guidance for both compensated and uncompensated surrogacy in New Jersey and New York, ensuring that all parties involved are protected and informed throughout the process. Rebecca Lynn Mendel's dedication to helping clients build their families, combined with her extensive legal knowledge and compassionate service, has earned her a reputation as a leading attorney in her field. Her commitment to excellence is further underscored by her active participation in professional legal organizations and her ongoing pursuit of continuing education in family law.

About Adoption Law

Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.

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Credentials

Education
1998 Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University JD, 1993 Emory University B.A.,
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2013 Hope Award for Advocacy, Resolve, The National Infertility Association
Publications
2012 New York City Bar Association Introductory Guide to the New York City Family Court
Associations
2015 - Present New York City Bar Association Executive Committee 2015 - Present National LGBT Bar Association Member- Family Law Institute 2014 - Present New York City Bar Association Member- Council on Children 2008 - Present New York State Bar Association Subcommitee on Adoption 2004 - Present Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys Fellow
Speaking
2018 LGBTQ Family Building Expo Alternative Insemination: To Know or Not To Know Your Donor? (That Is The Question!) 2017 Adoptive Parents Committee- Annual Adoption Conference Crossing State Lines: The Issues and Realities of Domestic Adoption Placement 2017 Adoptive Parents Committee- Annual Adoption Conference Creating Adoption Profiles: Advice from an Adoption Attorney 2017 Adoptive Parents Committee- Annual Adoption Conference NY Domestic Adoption: Agency vs. Independent
Updated: Apr 15, 2026