team-member

Bryan Goldstein

New York, NY

Licensed for 10 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Bryan is a partner and the head of the Matrimonial and Family Law practice.Bryan’s practice embraces a diverse set of clients and the challenging issues they face. Bryan understands the situations many of our family law clients are enduring can be arduous, delicate, and emotional. Bryan approaches each client’s matter with knowledge, compassion, and understanding. He collaborates with clients to determine their desired outcomes and develop creative strategies to achieve them.Bryan provides representation at every level, including complex and sophisticated family law matters for high-net-worth individuals. He handles a wide variety of family law matters, from the negotiation of pre- and postnuptial agreements to separation and divorce proceedings (contested, same-sex, and uncontested). He is a skilled and constructive negotiator when clients attempt to settle issues by agreement, and a powerful advocate when the determination of the Court is necessary.Bryan’s divorce clients face many issues including custody and parenting time/visitation, child support, spousal maintenance/alimony, equitable distribution of assets, as well as domestic violence and orders of protection. He also helps clients traverse the ever-changing landscape of family law as it relates to same-sex couples.Bryan was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2020 and earned the recognition of the Top 10 Attorneys under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in 2019 and 2020. He frequently presents at various forums discussing divorce and considerations involved such as financial issues and LGBT+ issues. He has also been quoted in articles by various media outlets such as USA Today.Bryan is admitted to the practice of law in the states of New York and New Jersey and before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York and the United States District Court of New Jersey.  

Practices Areas

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Grant Herrmann Schwartz & Klinger, LLP675 Third Avenue26th FloorNew York, NY, 10017675 Third Avenue26th Floor26th FloorNew York, NY, 10017

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
November 14, 2021

I was having a difficult time with my divorce and was forced to switch attorneys. I hired Bryan and immediately things began to move along; he made the process clear, straight forward and I understood my options and what needed to be done to move forward. He kept things moving ahead by working tirelessly on my behalf and was an honest and fair lawyer. He didn't promise me things he couldn't deliver and he more than delivered on the things he said he would. Divorce is never easy but I really felt Bryan was on my team and made a painful process easier to navigate.

Theo
November 5, 2021

I am a fellow New York lawyer, and retained Bryan in a personal matter (which is outside my wheelhouse). He was great - professional, courteous, knowledgeable, responsive, and - most important - he achieved results. Everything one would want in a lawyer. Would 100% recommend.

anonymous
May 20, 2021

Bryan is an excellent lawyer. He was able to bring to a conclusion a very long and expensive ordeal buy getting what needed to be done , Done and Finalized! My process started 2 years ago and he was able to finalize my case withing months. I would recommend him highly.

anonymous
February 26, 2021

Mr. Goldstein handled my divorce. My ex-spouse is a difficult individual with significant mental health issues which came through during the process as he was opposed to the divorce, and a Final RO was in place prior to my hiring Bryan--he simply knew how to handle it all professionally, knowledgeably, efficiently, and with the grace of experience.

anonymous
July 14, 2020

Despite my doubts of the industry in general, I couldn’t have asked for better representation. He was a friend who fought for me, but was also empathetic given the delicate circumstances. And in industry that’s compensated by the hour, Bryan was incredibly efficient and reasonable, which I can’t say for his counterpart, let alone other options we had looked at.

anonymous
July 9, 2020

Bryan helped me through an incredibly difficult time navigating my divorce. He is very warm, easy to talk to, and funny. I appreciated how direct he was and also trusted that he wasn't going to encourage me to draw things out if he didn't think it was worth it. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a divorce attorney that specializes in same-sex marriages.

Eila
June 27, 2020

Bryan Goldstein was an excellent attorney for my case. He is a great communicator and very easy to talk to which made a big difference to me. Everything was handled professionally and swiftly without one minute of additional unnecessary billing accrued, which is sadly not always the case with many other attorneys. I was very lucky to have found him.

anonymous
June 24, 2020

Bryan Goldstein did a great job for me and my (same-sex) divorce. He is smart, fierce, and tenacious. I'd recommend him for anyone who needs a family lawyer, especially if you need someone who is knowledgeable about the latest in LGBTQ family law.

anonymous
June 16, 2020

Bryan was very helpful in helping me navigate through the process of getting divorced. He is very down-to-earth and pragmatic. I would highly recommend him.

Jenn
June 16, 2020

Bryan is an excellent attorney. I used him to draft my prenup and he made what would be an uncomfortable process fairly seamless and comfortable for both me and my husband. He is very professional as well as easy going and approachable. I highly recommend him!

anonymous
November 14, 2021

I was having a difficult time with my divorce and was forced to switch attorneys. I hired Bryan and immediately things began to move along; he made the process clear, straight forward and I understood my options and what needed to be done to move forward. He kept things moving ahead by working tirelessly on my behalf and was an honest and fair lawyer. He didn't promise me things he couldn't deliver and he more than delivered on the things he said he would. Divorce is never easy but I really felt Bryan was on my team and made a painful process easier to navigate.

Theo
November 5, 2021

I am a fellow New York lawyer, and retained Bryan in a personal matter (which is outside my wheelhouse). He was great - professional, courteous, knowledgeable, responsive, and - most important - he achieved results. Everything one would want in a lawyer. Would 100% recommend.

anonymous
May 20, 2021

Bryan is an excellent lawyer. He was able to bring to a conclusion a very long and expensive ordeal buy getting what needed to be done , Done and Finalized! My process started 2 years ago and he was able to finalize my case withing months. I would recommend him highly.

anonymous
February 26, 2021

Mr. Goldstein handled my divorce. My ex-spouse is a difficult individual with significant mental health issues which came through during the process as he was opposed to the divorce, and a Final RO was in place prior to my hiring Bryan--he simply knew how to handle it all professionally, knowledgeably, efficiently, and with the grace of experience.

anonymous
July 14, 2020

Despite my doubts of the industry in general, I couldn’t have asked for better representation. He was a friend who fought for me, but was also empathetic given the delicate circumstances. And in industry that’s compensated by the hour, Bryan was incredibly efficient and reasonable, which I can’t say for his counterpart, let alone other options we had looked at.

anonymous
July 9, 2020

Bryan helped me through an incredibly difficult time navigating my divorce. He is very warm, easy to talk to, and funny. I appreciated how direct he was and also trusted that he wasn't going to encourage me to draw things out if he didn't think it was worth it. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a divorce attorney that specializes in same-sex marriages.

Eila
June 27, 2020

Bryan Goldstein was an excellent attorney for my case. He is a great communicator and very easy to talk to which made a big difference to me. Everything was handled professionally and swiftly without one minute of additional unnecessary billing accrued, which is sadly not always the case with many other attorneys. I was very lucky to have found him.

anonymous
June 24, 2020

Bryan Goldstein did a great job for me and my (same-sex) divorce. He is smart, fierce, and tenacious. I'd recommend him for anyone who needs a family lawyer, especially if you need someone who is knowledgeable about the latest in LGBTQ family law.

anonymous
June 16, 2020

Bryan was very helpful in helping me navigate through the process of getting divorced. He is very down-to-earth and pragmatic. I would highly recommend him.

Jenn
June 16, 2020

Bryan is an excellent attorney. I used him to draft my prenup and he made what would be an uncomfortable process fairly seamless and comfortable for both me and my husband. He is very professional as well as easy going and approachable. I highly recommend him!

anonymous
November 14, 2021

I was having a difficult time with my divorce and was forced to switch attorneys. I hired Bryan and immediately things began to move along; he made the process clear, straight forward and I understood my options and what needed to be done to move forward. He kept things moving ahead by working tirelessly on my behalf and was an honest and fair lawyer. He didn't promise me things he couldn't deliver and he more than delivered on the things he said he would. Divorce is never easy but I really felt Bryan was on my team and made a painful process easier to navigate.

Theo
November 5, 2021

I am a fellow New York lawyer, and retained Bryan in a personal matter (which is outside my wheelhouse). He was great - professional, courteous, knowledgeable, responsive, and - most important - he achieved results. Everything one would want in a lawyer. Would 100% recommend.

anonymous
May 20, 2021

Bryan is an excellent lawyer. He was able to bring to a conclusion a very long and expensive ordeal buy getting what needed to be done , Done and Finalized! My process started 2 years ago and he was able to finalize my case withing months. I would recommend him highly.

anonymous
February 26, 2021

Mr. Goldstein handled my divorce. My ex-spouse is a difficult individual with significant mental health issues which came through during the process as he was opposed to the divorce, and a Final RO was in place prior to my hiring Bryan--he simply knew how to handle it all professionally, knowledgeably, efficiently, and with the grace of experience.

anonymous
July 14, 2020

Despite my doubts of the industry in general, I couldn’t have asked for better representation. He was a friend who fought for me, but was also empathetic given the delicate circumstances. And in industry that’s compensated by the hour, Bryan was incredibly efficient and reasonable, which I can’t say for his counterpart, let alone other options we had looked at.

anonymous
July 9, 2020

Bryan helped me through an incredibly difficult time navigating my divorce. He is very warm, easy to talk to, and funny. I appreciated how direct he was and also trusted that he wasn't going to encourage me to draw things out if he didn't think it was worth it. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a divorce attorney that specializes in same-sex marriages.

Eila
June 27, 2020

Bryan Goldstein was an excellent attorney for my case. He is a great communicator and very easy to talk to which made a big difference to me. Everything was handled professionally and swiftly without one minute of additional unnecessary billing accrued, which is sadly not always the case with many other attorneys. I was very lucky to have found him.

anonymous
June 24, 2020

Bryan Goldstein did a great job for me and my (same-sex) divorce. He is smart, fierce, and tenacious. I'd recommend him for anyone who needs a family lawyer, especially if you need someone who is knowledgeable about the latest in LGBTQ family law.

anonymous
June 16, 2020

Bryan was very helpful in helping me navigate through the process of getting divorced. He is very down-to-earth and pragmatic. I would highly recommend him.

Jenn
June 16, 2020

Bryan is an excellent attorney. I used him to draft my prenup and he made what would be an uncomfortable process fairly seamless and comfortable for both me and my husband. He is very professional as well as easy going and approachable. I highly recommend him!