Arthur D. Ettinger is a partner and chair of the Matrimonial & Family Law practice group in Greenspoon Marder’s New York office. Mr. Ettinger has extensive experience litigating and advising clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including complex financial and custody issues, equitable distribution, child support. He is accomplished in successfully negotiating and drafting pre and post nuptial agreements and separation agreements, as well as litigating and taking such matters to trial when an amicable resolution is not possible.
Mr. Ettinger is also a major league baseball contract advisor and represents athletes in various legal matters.
Arthur is a member of the Matrimonial Law Committee of both the New York City and New York County Bar Associations, Practice Management Subcommittee of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and the New York College of Matrimonial Trial Lawyers, a group of lawyers that provide legal education and trial advocacy programs to other lawyers in the field of matrimonial and family law. Arthur is a member of the New York Bars and is admitted to practice in the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
In 2020, Arthur launched the “Close to the Vest” podcast built for those who are currently going through divorce, contemplating divorce, or experiencing relationship issues.The podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Bar Admissions
- New York
Education
- J.D., New York Law School,
- Executive Editor, Journal of International and Comparative Law
- Bachelor’s Degree, University of Vermont
Professional and Community Involvement
- New York City Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee, Member
- New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Practice Management Subcommittee, Member
- New York College of Matrimonial Trial Lawyers, Member
Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, “How To Try A Custody Case,” New York College of Matrimonial Attorneys, 2015-2016
- Speaker, “Practical Skills – Basic Matrimonial Practice,” New York State Bar Association, 2013
- Speaker, “Practical Skills – Family Court Practice: Custody, Child Protective Proceedings and Ethics,” New York State Bar Association, 2009
Recognitions
- U.S. News & World Report, “Best Lawyers in America,” Family Law, 2021-2022
- The National Law Journal, “Trailblazers: Divorce, Trusts & Estates,” 2017
- Super Lawyers magazine, “New York Metro Super Lawyers,” 2014-2020
Publications
- Co-Author,“Moving Forward With New York’s Model Commercial Surrogacy Law,” New York Law Journal, April 12, 2021
- Author, “New York Matrimonial Actions,” LexisNexis, 2015 Edition
In the News
- Quoted, “It’s Not Too Late to Get a Postnuptial Agreement” U.S. News, June 22, 2021
- Featured, “Greenspoon Marder Family Law Partner Arthur Ettinger Represents Same-Sex Couple In Suffolk County’s First Petition For Order Of Parentage” GM News, June 8, 2021
- Quoted, “Should You Get a Prenup?” WTOP News, May 11, 2021
- Quoted, “Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce: How Will They Split Their $146 Billion Fortune?” Observer, May 4, 2021
- Featured, “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Attorney” Authority Magazine, April 12, 2021
- Quoted, “Should You Get a Prenup?” U.S. News & World Report, May 28, 2020
- Quoted, “Can You Get A Prenup After You’re Married?,” Policygenius, January 16, 2020
- Quoted, “Divorce is Getting More Expensive For Women,” InStyle.com, December 27, 2018
- Quoted, “Wage Garnishment: What Is It and How Can It Impact Your Income?,” U.S. News & World Report, October 22, 2018
- Mentioned, “Selah Way Foundation Launches for Change,” Times Square Chronicles, August 10, 2018
- Quoted, “The Pros and Cons of Prenups,” U.S. News & World Report, August 3, 2018
- Quoted, “As More Women Become Breadwinners, They’re Also Stuck Paying Alimony,” InStyle Magazine, July 30, 2018
- Quoted, “Supreme Court Trims Checks For Veterans’ Ex-Spouses,” Bloomberg Law United States Law Week, May 18, 2017
News
- Aug 19, 2021 37 Attorneys At Greenspoon Marder Listed In The Best Lawyers In America© 2022
- Jun 8, 2021 Greenspoon Marder Family Law Partner Arthur Ettinger Represents Same-Sex Couple in Suffolk County’s First Petition for Order of Parentage
- Jan 8, 2021 Greenspoon Marder Partner Releases Podcast: “Close To The Vest With Arthur Ettinger”
- Dec 29, 2020 Greenspoon Marder Client Alert: Final HR Update For Year-End 2020
- Dec 21, 2020 Five Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Featured In Best Lawyer’s Inaugural Family Law Issue
- Oct 28, 2020 Super Lawyers Recognizes Four Greenspoon Marder Attorneys In New York Metro For 2020
- Sep 12, 2019 Super Lawyers Recognizes Four Greenspoon Marder Attorneys In New York Metro For 2019
- Oct 25, 2018 Super Lawyers Recognizes Five Greenspoon Marder Attorneys in New York Metro for 2018
- Jan 22, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Supports New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Annual Meeting
- Nov 11, 2017 Super Lawyers Recognizes Four Greenspoon Marder Attorneys In New York Metro For 2017
- Oct 12, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Host Young Attorney Matrimonial Society “A Brief Lecture and Mock Trial On Business Valuation” in New York
- May 3, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Shareholders Barry Engel, Arthur Ettinger, And Robert Preston Named Among The National Law Journal’s 2017 Divorce, Trusts & Estates Trailblazers
- Jan 27, 2017 Arthur Ettinger of Greenspoon Marder Releases Lexis Nexis Answer Guide New York Matrimonial Actions
