Harriet Newman Cohen, ADR Attorney in New York
Over 51 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Alimony, and Child Custody · 5.0/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
PartneratCohen Stine Kapoor LLP
New, NY
Practicing adr in New York since 1975.
- 51+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 7 client reviews
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Harriet Newman Cohen is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Alimony, and Child Custody. Harriet has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 51 years
- Known for
- ADR · Alimony · Child Custody
- Handles ADR, Alimony, and Child Custody matters from New York, NY.
- Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Harriet Newman Cohen: Harriet Newman Cohen is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Alimony, and Child Custody. Harriet has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Harriet takes on
Harriet concentrates on adr, alimony, child custody, child support, and divorce. Each area below outlines the kind of case Harriet handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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ADR cases in New York
Harriet takes adr matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harriet agrees to represent you.
Alimony cases in New York
Harriet takes alimony matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harriet agrees to represent you.
Child Custody cases in New York
Harriet takes child custody matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harriet agrees to represent you.
Child Support cases in New York
Harriet takes child support matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harriet agrees to represent you.
Divorce cases in New York
Harriet takes divorce matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Harriet agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Harriet Newman Cohen — adr lawyer in New York
Harriet Newman Cohen is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on ADR, Alimony, and Child Custody. Harriet has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Harriet Newman Cohen is a founding partner of Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP. Providing sophisticated representation in contested trials and settlements, Ms. Cohen is a negotiator and trial attorney who handles all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including complex litigation in high-net-worth cases and high-conflict custody matters. Additionally, Ms. Cohen is a certified and highly skilled Mediator. Ms. Cohen represents celebrities and other high net worth individuals, as well as other worthy clients and has represented Tom Brady, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the former wives of Harvey and Bob Weinstein, Isabel Leonard, Howard Stern’s former wife (Alison), Laurence Fishburne, Linda Lavin, Ute Lemper, NBA star Paul George and three-time Paralympics Gold Medalist Steve Serio, among other celebrities.
Ms. Cohen is featured in the three-part HBO Documentary, “Nuclear Family,” which depicts her devoted and skillful representation of a Lesbian couple who were in a lurid custody fight with a sperm donor who asserted parental rights for one of the couple’s daughters. She guided the couple to a successful, precedent-setting conclusion.
Ms. Cohen was the subject of feature profiles for the New York Super Lawyers Magazine, entitled, "The Second Life of Harriet Cohen, What the Matrimonial Lawyer Learned to Share with the World." In 2023, Ms. Cohen was selected as one of the ”Notable Women in Law” by Crain’s New York Business. Ms. Cohen has been nominated for the 2024 Inns of Court prestigious “Court Professionalism Award” by the New York Women’s Bar Association, an honor given to lawyers and judges who demonstrate the highest standards of character, unquestioned integrity, ethics, civility, and professionalism.
Throughout her professional career, Ms. Cohen has been awarded the highest AV® Preeminent™ rating (5 out of 5) by Martindale and Hubbell, the nationally recognized legal directory, signifying the highest rating for legal ability and professional standards of conduct and ethics. Ms. Cohen has been consistently listed as one of the “TOP 50 Female Lawyers” by New York Metro Super Lawyers; this list recognizes "the women lawyers who received the highest point totals in the New York Super Lawyers-Metro Edition nomination, research and blue ribbon review process." Ms. Cohen has annually been listed as one of the TOP 100 Lawyers in New York Metro by Super Lawyers.
Ms. Cohen is a graduate of Barnard College (B.A. cum laude) (Latin major; Music minor) and Bryn Mawr College (M.A. in Latin). She graduated from Brooklyn Law School (J.D. cum laude). When at law school, Ms. Cohen was an editor of the Brooklyn Law Review. Ms. Cohen is the President of her alumnae class at her alma mater, Barnard College. Ms. Cohen has been a role model and advocate for women in law, and she is a co-founder of the Brooklyn Law School Women's Leadership Circle.
Harriet's approach to adr cases
Harriet Newman Cohen is a founding partner of Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP. Providing sophisticated representation in contested trials and settlements, Ms. Cohen is a negotiator and trial attorney who handles all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including complex litigation in high-net-worth cases and high-conflict custody matters. Additionally, Ms. Cohen is a certified and highly skilled…
The kind of cases Harriet takes
Harriet reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, alimony, and child custody matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1974
Barnard College
B.A. · 1952
Jurisdictions
Harriet's state bar admissions
New York
1975 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
1975 · ACTIVE
United States Distri
1975 · ACTIVE
United States Court
1975 · ACTIVE
United States Suprem
1975 · ACTIVE
Harriet studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in Barnard College.
Law school and academic background
Harriet completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in Barnard College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Harriet runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Harriet has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Harriet's professional memberships and bar associations
New York State Bar New York County Lawyers Association New York City Bar New York Women's Bar Association
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Locations
Harriet Newman Cohen's office in New York
Harriet's primary office is at Microsoft Building (West 41st Street & 8th Avenue), 11 Times Square, 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP
Microsoft Building (West 41st Street & 8th Avenue), 11 Times Square, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10036
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Client reviews of Harriet Newman Cohen — 5.0/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Harriet. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing adr attorneys in New York.
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How to hire Harriet Newman Cohen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Harriet usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Harriet charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harriet's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Harriet will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Harriet
Harriet discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Harriet confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Harriet's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Harriet Newman Cohen
How much does it cost to hire Harriet for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Harriet walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Harriet offer a free consultation?
Harriet charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Harriet's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Harriet's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in New York typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Harriet gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Harriet take my case if I'm outside New York?
Harriet is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Harriet will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Harriet?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Harriet will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Harriet accepting new adr clients right now?
Harriet's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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