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Joel R. Brandes of the New York Bar is the author of the treatise Law and the Family New York, 2025 Edition (12 volumes), Law and the Family New York Forms 2025 Edition (5 volumes)(both Thomson Reuters), and the New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook, 2d Edition, (Bookbaby, 2024). His ”Law and the Family” column is a regular feature in the New York Law Journal.
I am pleased to share that I have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for my work in Family Law. www.bestlawyers.com
An Article I wrote titled "What’s in a Name? Ethical Implications of Lawyer-Lawyer Business Relationships" appears in the New York State Bar Association Family Law Review, 2025, Vol. 57, No. 2.
Background and qualifications of Joel R. Brandes.
The Law Firm of Joel R. Brandes, P.C concentrates its statewide practice on New York Appeals™ in divorce, equitable distribution, custody, and family law cases. We also serve as “counsel” to law firms and attorneys with all levels of experience, assisting them with their difficult litigated matters, and appearing with them as “co-counsel.” Mr. Brandes is of counsel to Wisselman Harounian Family Law. Mr. Brandes has been recognized by the New York Appellate Division as a "noted authority and expert on New York family law and divorce.”
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Joel R. Brandes of the New York Bar is the author of the treatise Law and the Family New York, 2025 Edition (12 volumes), Law and the Family New York Forms 2025 Edition (5 volumes)(both Thomson Reuters), and the New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook, 2d Edition, (Bookbaby, 2024). His ”Law and the Family” column is a regular feature in the New York Law Journal.
I am pleased to share that I have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for my work in Family Law. www.bestlawyers.com
An Article I wrote titled "What’s in a Name? Ethical Implications of Lawyer-Lawyer Business Relationships" appears in the New York State Bar Association Family Law Review, 2025, Vol. 57, No. 2.
Background and qualifications of Joel R. Brandes.
The Law Firm of Joel R. Brandes, P.C concentrates its statewide practice on New York Appeals™ in divorce, equitable distribution, custody, and family law cases. We also serve as “counsel” to law firms and attorneys with all levels of experience, assisting them with their difficult litigated matters, and appearing with them as “co-counsel.” Mr. Brandes is of counsel to Wisselman Harounian Family Law. Mr. Brandes has been recognized by the New York Appellate Division as a "noted authority and expert on New York family law and divorce.”
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The Law Firm of Joel R. Brandes, P.C has represented clients in numerous appeals to the New York Court of Appeals and the Appellate Divisions and has drafted briefs for and acted as consultant to attorneys in many international child abduction cases, including cases in the United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Brandes was counsel in the landmark New York Court of Appeals cases of Morone v Morone, Tucker v Tucker and McSparron v McSparron. Bari Brandes Corbin of the New York Bar is counsel to The Law Firm of Joel R. Brandes, P.C. She is the co-author of Law and the Family New York, Second Edition, Revised, Volumes 5 & 6 (Thomson-Reuters).
Evan Barett Brandes of Sydney, Australia, a member of the New York, Massachusetts, and New South Wales, Australia Bars is counsel to the Firm. Mr. Brandes is the author of numerous books and articles about New York Divorce and Family Law. He writes Bits and Bytes™ a bi-monthly electronic newsletter for attorneys and judges. Recent issues are posted on this website. His companion website (www.nysdivorce.net) is devoted to the Trial of a Divorce and Custody Case.
Evan Barett Brandes of Sydney, Australia, a member of the New York, Massachusetts, and New South Wales, Australia Bars is counsel to the Firm. Mr. Brandes is the author of numerous books and articles about New York Divorce and Family Law. He writes Bits and Bytes™ a bi-monthly electronic newsletter for attorneys and judges. Recent issues are posted on this website. His companion website (www.nysdivorce.net) is devoted to the Trial of a Divorce and Custody Case.
The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook 2d Edition (Bookbaby, 2024) by Joel R. Brandes of the New York Bar is now available at Bookbaby. This Second Edition includes changes in the law and important cases decided by the New York courts since the First Edition was published in 2017. It is current through September 1, 2024. It is available in a softcover edition at Bookbaby and at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. It is also available in electronic editions for Kindle and ebook readers and in a pdf Edition.
The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook 2d Edition (Bookbaby, 2024) is a “how to” book that focuses on the procedural and substantive law, and law of evidence you need to know for trying a matrimonial action and custody case. It has extensive coverage of the testimonial and documentary evidence necessary to meet the burdens of proof. There are thousands of suggested questions for the examination and cross-examination of the parties and expert witnesses. Click here to view Table of Contents
The New York Matrimonial Trial Handbook 2d Edition (Bookbaby, 2024) is a “how to” book that focuses on the procedural and substantive law, and law of evidence you need to know for trying a matrimonial action and custody case. It has extensive coverage of the testimonial and documentary evidence necessary to meet the burdens of proof. There are thousands of suggested questions for the examination and cross-examination of the parties and expert witnesses. Click here to view Table of Contents
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