My Professional Life

My name is Elena Tisnovsky. I focus my practice exclusively on the areas of divorce and family law, and provide assistance in cases, involving division of marital assets and debts, child support, spousal maintenance, custody and visitation proceedings. I have extensive experience negotiating and drafting prenuptial, post-nuptial, separation, and settlement agreements, both in litigated and mediated cases.

I keep myself informed of changes and new developments in the area of family law and regularly attend professional meetings, continuing legal education programs, and seminars.

Prior to focusing exclusively on family and divorce law, I  practiced commercial litigation and immigration law.

I believe in helping people in need. In partnerships with public interest organizations, I provide pro bono representation and counseling to low-income litigants.  I also volunteer with the Monday Night Law Program, a community service offered by The New York City Bar Association, providing free consultations in the areas of consumer law, matrimonial and family law, bankruptcy, landlord tenant law, and small business matters.

Education

New York University School of Law
Master of Laws
2002 – 2003

The Institute of Legislation of the Supreme Council of Ukraine
Doctor of Juridical Science Candidate, Labor and Employment Law
1996 – 1997

Ukrainian National Academy of Law
Bachelor and Juris Doctor

1991 – 1996

My Personal Life

I live in Westchester County with my husband, two daughters, and our dog. We are foodies, travelers, and we love all things cultural. I particularly enjoy classical and modern ballet and music of the Romantic era.