Robert Harlan Moses, Esq.

Robert Harlan Moses has been practicing law since 1989 and is recognized as one of the top matrimonial attorneys in New York. He has been engaged almost exclusively in the practice of matrimonial law since the inception of his legal career. Mr. Moses has successfully handled hundreds of divorce/equitable distribution cases, trials, and numerous family law-related hearings that include divorce, child custody, spousal and child support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce agreements, paternity and domestic violence matters. He now brings his vast knowledge and rich experience in matrimonial and family law to the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) arena as a mediator and arbitrator for NAM. In addition to his role as a neutral, Mr. Moses is a partner of a prominent matrimonial law firm in Manhattan.

Robert Moses is known for his pragmatic approach to the law having helped countless clients resolve their family disputes economically, thoughtfully and fairly. His clients range from celebrities and high net worth individuals in financial, publishing, sports, and other fields to those of more modest means. No matter the background or financial standing, Mr. Moses brings his careful attention and years of experience to all his cases, finding creative solutions to even the most difficult situations. As a result of his years of practice in negotiating and successfully settling divorce proceedings along with his extensive litigation and trial experience, Mr. Moses has won the respect
and admiration of judges and adversaries alike.

It is the highest form of compliment that those who have worked with, or have been a client of Mr. Moses, hold him in high regard and describe him as an “excellent matrimonial lawyer who looks to settle cases reasonably and fights hard for his clients”; “shows the ability to be compassionate with his clients and steadfast and capable with his adversaries”; “a fine lawyer with integrity and character”; “Mr. Moses has exhibited excellence in his legal skills and knowledge”; “he is known to be an excellent practitioner with the highest of ethical standards.”

He has been selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers of America in the area of family law and has been named a New York Super Lawyer every year since its inception in New York, ranking him in the top five percent of family attorneys in Manhattan. Additionally, he has received the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell (AV Peer Review). He is well respected professionally by both sides of the bar and can draw upon his many years of experience when arbitrating or meditating in the private ADR forum.

Mr. Moses is a Fellow of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers where he currently sits on the New York Chapter of the Board of Managers. He is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past member of the Matrimonial Law Committee of the New York City Bar Association where he served as Sub-Chairman of the Committee on the Civil Justice Crisis Plan helping to establish a Pro Se Clinic for contested matrimonial matters. He also helped create the New York State Bar Association Family Law pamphlet and website video for the Committee on Public Relations in cooperation with the Family Law Section. Further, Mr. Moses is a member of the Family Law Sections of the New York Bar Association, American Bar Association, and a former member of the Committee on Public Service and Education for the New York State Bar Association and the International Academy of Family Lawyers and is a member of NY Chapter, Association of Family And Conciliation Courts.

He has been a frequent lecturer on family law issues at the American, New York State and New York City Bar Associations. He has been featured in an article in the New York Law Journal, was a contributing author for Strategies for Family Law in New York and is one of the authors of the New York State Bar Association’s, Family Law Section: Divorce Process Video. He is also a member of the independent screening panel to consider candidates for the New York County Supreme Court, First Judicial District (New York County),

Robert Harlan Moses is available to arbitrate and mediate matrimonial law cases throughout New York State.