Meet Dror Bikel

Dror Bikel is an award-winning New York, NY divorce trial lawyer, MENSA lecturer, 4-time legal author, and co-founder of Manhattan’s powerhouse divorce law firm Bikel Rosenthal & Schanfield. Likely New York’s best known divorce trial attorney, he focuses his courtroom talents on high-conflict splits and combative child custody battles. ​

Manhattan’s Most
Experienced and
Effective Divorce
Trial Lawyer

With a reputation as a fearsome and successful advocate, divorce trial attorney Bikel boasts a clientele that runs the gamut from New York City entrepreneurs, professionals, and financial industry leaders to high-profile celebrities, low-profile billionaires, high-visibility CEOs, and a fascinating cross section of New York’s social elite.​

A frequent expert legal commentator for media outlets including CNN, Thrive Global, New York Post, Reader’s Digest, Variety, and Australia’s Herald Sun, Dror is a highly rated speaker offering fascinating insights into marriage and penetratingly entertaining commentary on American popular culture.​

His new book, The 1% Divorce – When Titans Clash (Sutton Hart Press), hit #1 Amazon Best Seller quickly upon launch on January 2, 2020.

The 1% Divorce

The 1% Divorce by Dror Bikel

A Provocative Look at the High Stakes Divorce Battles of America’s One Percenters from New York’s Gilded Elite to Hollywood Royalty and American Oligarchs.

New York’s #1 Divorce Lawyer Dror Bikel explodes into the new decade with 2020 release of The 1% Divorce – When Titans Clash. The book takes us from New York’s most lavish penthouses to paparazzi filled courthouses to examine the divorce styles, tactics, and follies of the super-rich and ultra-famous as they battle over complex assets and child custody arrangements.​

In the 1% Divorce, Bikel looks at a Who’s Who of high profile artists, politicians, financiers, athletes, high net worth Americans, and their spouses, children, and asset division at marriage’s end.​

Author Bikel delivers his unique insights into divorce (and marriage) strategies and child custody tactics using divorce battles straight from the headlines at once both entertaining ​and illustrative studies helpful for anyone amidst or planning a marital split.

Reviews

The book looks at divorce not only as a division of wealth, but also as a bitter contest between relentlessly competitive Type A personalities....An intelligent handbook to divorce for the abundantly rich that also contains useful information for the rest of us. – Kirkus Reviews

A wonderful and important resource for any high net worth individual considering or getting a divorce. – Raoul Felder, New York divorce lawyer

Ever wonder what happens when ‘champagne wishes and caviar dreams’ suddenly turn sour? Whether you are a celebrity watcher or have an interest in the practical aspects of the law, you’ll find The 1% Divorce a compelling and edifying read. – Medium

A must read for anyone facing the perils of divorce. Not only does Bikel provide a primer, explaining the basics of divorce law in clear and concise terms, he illustrates some of the pitfalls that even some of the most seasoned lawyers encounter in high stakes cases. An entertaining read for the casual reader, an education for those about to experience the complexities of matrimonial law. – Walter Tolub, Justice of the Supreme Court (ret).

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Cracking the Custody Code

Cracking the Custody Code

A Must-Read That Arms Parents with Expert Legal Tactics to Showcase Their Strengths in Custody Court and Avoid Costly Pitfalls.

From leading New York custody attorneys Karen B. Rosenthal and Dror Bikel (bestselling author of The 1% Divorce), Cracking the Custody Code is the ultimate parents' guide to confidently navigating family court.

Discover unique scenarios that could influence custody outcomes. Learn to safeguard your parental rights and present a compelling case. Whether considering an informal custody agreement or preparing for litigation, this book offers actionable insights for overcoming obstacles, counteracting unfair claims, and strengthening your position.

Empowering parents with clear-cut guidance from experts with over 30 years of experience in high-stakes custody battles, Rosenthal and Bikel offer inside strategies on evidence gathering, court preparation, and tips for working seamlessly with your attorney. From understanding parenting schedules to appealing decisions, Cracking the Custody Code equips you with the tools required to protect your rights as a parent while maintaining strong relationships with your children.

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