Localities Served: New York, Tri-State Area, Virtual Consultations and Mediation Sessions Anywhere. 

ADAM J. HALPER, ESQ.

Adam J. Halper is a mediator and an attorney. He works with individuals, attorneys, and businesses to help them resolve disputes. He has represented clients in a variety of litigation and transactional areas and brings strong business, legal and interpersonal acumen to client issues and conflicts. He practices collaborative law and he is a parenting coordinator.  Currently, in addition to his private law and mediation practice, he is on the roster of neutrals for the American Arbitration Association, several New York State Courts and and the District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. 

Mr. Halper began his career representing domestic violence survivors at Legal Services-NYC, the nation’s largest public interest law firm. Prior to opening a private practice, he was the Director of the Legal Wellness Institute at The Family Center, a unique multidisciplinary organization that serves individuals and families affected by severe illness. There, he led a team of attorneys, paralegals, law students and pro bono volunteers in the representation of thousands of New Yorkers. He has written extensively about his work with vulnerable populations, access to justice and mediation.

MEDIATION PRACTICE AREAS

• Business Divorce

• Civil Rights, 1983 Actions

• Contract

• Defamation

• Discrimination

• Divorce (Matrimonial); Family Law

  • Prenuptial; and,

  • Postnuptial Agreements;

  • Separation/Divorce; Agreements;

  • Maintenance;

  • Child Support;

  • Equitable Distribution;

  • Parenting Agreements.

• Elder Law

• Employment

• Family Business

• Insurance

• Partnerships

• Personal Injury

• Sexual Harassment

• Retaliation

• Trust and Estates

  • ​Probate;

  • Administration; 

  • Accounting; 

  • Guardianship;

  • Will Contest.

• Wage/Hour (FLSA/NYLL)

• Wrongful Death

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

New York State Bar

United States District Court for the Southern of New York

United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York

United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

United States Supreme Court

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, JD (1997)

New York University, BA (1994)

ASSOCIATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

American Arbitration Association

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Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

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Westchester County Bar Association, Co-Chair ADR Committee

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New York State Bar Association, Mediation Committee

(Past Co-Chair) 

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Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York

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New York State Council on Divorce Mediation

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New York Association for Collaborative Professionals

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Federal Bar Council

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Louis D. Brandeis Law Society

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New York City Bar Association, ADR Committee (Past)

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Mediation Advisory Committee, SDNY (Past)

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS 

Adam, it’s always a pleasure working with you and I look forward to continuing our relationship in the future.  I believe you routinely exceed my clients’ expectations and this case was no different.  Thank you. - A.S.

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Adam facilitated an exchange of both factual and legal arguments that allowed both parties to feel heard and understood. He guided the discussion to narrow down and highlight the actual issues that divided us without letting the mediation get stuck in the weeds. In breakout sessions, I knew I could trust him to listen to my client’s position with empathy and portray it in the most effective light to opposing counsel while providing the same service to opposing counsel. I would highly recommend using him as a mediator regardless of which side you represent. - G.B.

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Adam is professional and knowledgeable. He cares for his clients and is dedicated to his trade. Adam was always able to diffuse intense conversations, and provide helpful insights to reach a solution. Thank you Adam, you are one of a kind   - Y.R.

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Adam is a true professional! He listened well, answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. And he has great patience! I felt very confident making the changes needed to update my will and other documents. I highly recommend!   - S.I.

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Child custody is a very difficult thing. Adam was very easy to work with and helped us both find a common ground that worked for both of us. extremely professional and accommodating.   - E.C.

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We consulted with Mr. Halper to assist in transferring our mom's Medicaid benefits from NYC to upstate NY after my dad just passed away. It was a very challenging because both Medicaid offices were not being very cooperative. He provided frank, timely and highly relevant advice in helping us to resolve this matter. Thank you.   - E.J.

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Adam was personable, thoughtful, and patient with my husband and I as we worked through the details of our last will and testament and other estate documents. He offered great guidance and examples and entertained our many questions! In the end, we feel secure in the documents we created--and within a very rapidly changing landscape as well! Adam provided up to the minute guidance during the pandemic, which helped us to think clearly about possible implications of our documents in this new and different time. We highly recommend Adam!     - B.M.

He was very clear and consistent and helpful with this process, thanks again Adam.   - E.S.

Adam J. Halper, Esq.

Donna Erez-Navot, Esq.