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Sharon Stein

Stein & Ott LLP β€’ New York, NY
Divorce & Separation

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Contact

Email
sharon@steinott.com
Phone
(855) 416-9356
Address
New York, NY, US

Professional

About

Sharon Stein is a seasoned attorney based in New York, NY, specializing in Divorce and Separation law with over 30 years of experience. A distinguished graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, where she earned her JD and LL.M, Sharon has built a formidable reputation in matrimonial law, practicing at both trial and appellate levels. Before founding her own firm, she served as a matrimonial partner at the prominent New York law firm Squadron, Ellenoff & Pleasant, now merged with Hogan Lovells LLP. Sharon's expertise has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell AV rating, signifying her preeminent legal ability and the highest ethical standards for the past 25 years. In 2014, she was recognized as one of New York's Top Rated Lawyers by ALM and acknowledged as one of the Women Leaders in Law by the National Law Journal. She has been selected to Super Lawyers multiple times, highlighting her exceptional skills and dedication to her clients. A sought-after speaker, Sharon has lectured for the American Bar Association on establishing a successful matrimonial law practice and has shared her insights on child support and equitable distribution with the New York State Bar. Her landmark cases, including the high-profile Hearst v. Hearst, have garnered media attention, with articles featuring her work published in the New York Law Journal. Sharon is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the New York State Bar Association, further solidifying her position as a leader in the field of family law.

About Divorce & Separation Law

Divorce attorneys guide couples through the legal process of ending their marriage. They handle property division, custody, support, and other divorce-related matters. Common matters include contested divorce, uncontested divorce, property division, alimony.

Credentials

Education
1980 Rutgers University JD 1980 Rutgers University School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws N/A Brooklyn College of the City University of New York BA N/A Brooklyn College of the City University of New York MS

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2010 New York Law Journal Special Education Law And Matrimonial Practice
Associations
1995 - Present Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Matrimonial Law Committee Member 1985 - Present New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section Member 1994 - 2008 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (New York chapter) Fellow 1991 - 1993 New York County Lawyers Association Executive Committee 1987 - 1989 New York County Lawyers' Association, Matrimonial Law Committee Member
Speaking
2015 moot court competition Yale moot court 1990 CLE An Analysis of Recent Case Law Related to Maintenance, Child Support, and Distributive Awards 1988 National Convention Successfully Running Your Own Matrimonial Practice
Updated: Mar 21, 2026
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