Partner (Retired)

Orrit Hershkovitz

Partner (Retired)

Orrit Hershkovitz

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Orrit Hershkovitz practiced matrimonial and family law for more than 25 years before retiring from the practice of law.

During her legal career, Orrit represented clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, child custody and access, child and spousal support, property distribution, post-judgment enforcement, relocation, and the negotiation and preparation of prenuptial, post-nuptial, and separation agreements. Orrit joined Barton in June 2014, having previously been associated with a leading family law boutique in New York City. She negotiated matters involving substantial, complex assets and compensation structures and had extensive experience representing parents in contentious domestic and international custody disputes.

Orrit was known for her thorough preparation, tenacity, and unwavering dedication to her clients. Throughout her career, she was committed to helping clients resolve their disputes as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.

Orrit was an active supporter of Sanctuary for Families, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services to survivors of gender violence, and represented clients pro bono on Sanctuary’s behalf. She also served on the Advisory Board of the Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert. Orrit was selected as a Super Lawyer in Thomson Reuters’ annual survey of lawyers in the New York metro area from 2012 through 2025.

Orrit is fluent in Hebrew and is a former triathlete.

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Represented husbands and wives in litigated divorce cases in New York, Kings, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties involving all aspects of divorce, including child custody and access, child and spousal support, and equitable distribution of marital property, from inception through settlement or trial.

Counseled clients through the valuation of their or their spouses’ business interests.

Achieved favorable outcomes for clients involved in contentious international custody disputes.

Represented clients in post-divorce custody and financial disputes.

Obtained orders and negotiated agreements enforcing domestic and foreign divorce decrees.

Served as a consulting attorney for clients engaged in divorce mediation.

Participated in the mediation process to achieve clients’ favorable settlements.

Negotiated pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.

Prosecuted and defended cases on appeal.