Patricia understands both the emotional and financial strain of her clients and encourages them to focus on realistic goals while exploring creative solutions to resolve their issues. Patricia is a skilled negotiator with a keen ability to work successfully with clients, attorneys, and the court in settlement, the collaborative process, or litigation if necessary.

TOP LISTS

• Top 25: 2017 Westchester County Super Lawyers
• Top 25: 2016 Westchester County Super Lawyers

Honors and Awards:

• Super Lawyers, 2014
• Selected to the 2014 list of Legal Leaders in the field of Family Law, NY Law Journal/NY Magazine
• Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Art of Advocacy
• National Moot Court Representative
• Selected as a representative for the Southern District Litigation Program
• Woman of the Year (Dr. I Foundation)
• Mary Mother Walsh Award on behalf of the Dominican Sister of Health (2007) (outstanding contributions to public service)
• 2012 Recipient of the Miguel Medal (public service)

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Collaborative Law

Bar/Professional Activity:

• National Association of Professional Women
• National Association of Women Judges
• New York State Bar Association
• Westchester Woman’s Bar Association
• Family Law Association
• Westchester Bar Association
• Westchester-Rockland Collaborative Law Group
• White Plains Bar Association

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Past Chairperson/President: Parish Council Saint John and Saint Mary Church
• Board Member: San Miguel Academy, Newburgh, NY

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• Legal issues of Confidentiality between Patient and Therapist, Manhattan College Graduate Program Presentation, 2010

Verdicts and Settlements:

• Tyras v Tyras Outcome: Prevailed on behalf of Husband Mc v Mc Outcome: Wife prevailed after trial, court awarded permanent order of protection and supervised visitation on behalf of the minor child
• Manolatos v Manolatos Outcome: Wife prevailed on both issues after trial and appeal

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• Congressional recognition and Proclamation from Westchester County Executive for commitment to public service

Industry Groups

• Matrimonial Law