Law Offices of
William J. Leininger, PC

Our Practice of Divorce Law

We practice all aspects of Family Law in Staten Island, and the other Counties of New York and in the New Jersey Courts and upon request, in the Florida Courts. Both Litigation and Mediation services are offered in the area of Divorce, Legal Separation, Paternity, Pre-Nuptial, Property and/or Parenting Agreements, Child Support and Alimony, Domestic Violence actions, Custody, Interstate Custody and Child Abduction, Family Court and Appeals. Our Law Firm concentrates on Family Law Issues, thereby achieving a depth of field and an extensive base of experience. Many of our clients are referred to us by former clients as well as lawyers and mental health professionals, both in New York and New Jersey and elsewhere, who know and trust our work.

Our office represents clients from all over the United States in the New York and New Jersey Courts, and in the Courts of the State of Florida.

A Message to the Client about our Divorce Practice

When you retain us as your attorney, we will discuss the law with you, and how it relates to your situation. We will listen to you and we will develop realistic expectations and a plan of action.

We believe that negotiation is frequently the most prompt and efficient means of reaching your goal. However, if settlement is not possible, we will pursue your case aggressively and effectively.

For the duration of our representation, our office will keep you current on the status of your case. We will provide quality and experienced representation from start to finish.

About Our Firm

Our Law Firm was founded by attorney William J. Leininger in 1981. Mr. Leininger is a native New Yorker who graduated from Regis High School, St. Francis College and Fordham Law School. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1975, and was subsequently admitted to the Bars of New Jersey and Florida.

Mr. Leininger has appeared on the Phil Donahue Show, the Today Show, CBS Eyewitness News, and other national television and radio programs.

Mr. Leininger is assisted by his Associate Attorney, Erin K. Colgan, Esq.

Ms. Colgan is an alumna of Notre Dame Academy in Staten Island, the State University of New York at Cortland and Rutgers Law School. She is admitted to practice in New York State. Ms. Colgan is a former Assistant District Attorney with the Richmond County District Attorney’s office where she concentrated on prosecuting domestic violence and special victims cases.

When we take your case, we begin work on the matter promptly. As we work for you, our office will:

Write your legal documents in clear, understandable language.
Provide you with copies of all correspondence and documents.
Consult with you before all important decisions are made.
Handle your case as efficiently and economically as possible.

Use of Experts

When necessary, we work closely with independent experts to obtain appraisals and specialized information. Our office approaches each case as a whole, while addressing each issue separately. Experts with whom we often consult include:

Estate Planning attorneys.
Financial advisors
Certified Public Accountants
Certified Appraisers and Actuaries
Vocational Evaluators and Counselors
Individual and family counselors

Our Offices

Our office is located at 34 Dumont Ave. in the Grasmere section of Staten Island. The office is located only 5 minutes from the Verrazano Bridge, and only 15 minutes from the Bayonne and Goethals bridges.

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Our fully computerized office includes advanced word processing and telecommunications capabilities. We have not only a traditional legal library, but we also maintain up-to-date legal research computer databases.

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