About

Since 2006, Hornberger Verbitsky, P.C. has representing clients throughout Long Island in matters ranging from straightforward uncontested divorces to complex financial litigation involving business owners, professionals and high net worth families.

From the beginning, the firm’s objective has remained consistent: to help Long Island families navigate divorce and family law matters with practical advice, thoughtful preparation, and experienced legal representation. Today, our attorneys represent clients throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County in matters ranging from uncontested divorce and mediation to contested custody disputes, equitable distribution, high-net-worth divorce, and other complex family law matters. Some cases are resolved through negotiation or mediation. Others require litigation. The appropriate strategy depends on the circumstances, not on a predetermined formula.

Behind every matter is a team of attorneys and legal professionals committed to communication, preparation, and responsive client service. While each attorney brings individual experience and perspective to the practice, collaboration is an important part of how we serve our clients. Complex financial matters, evolving legal issues, and difficult parenting disputes often benefit from the collective experience of the firm’s attorneys, allowing clients to receive thoughtful guidance from a team that works together toward a common objective.

People sometimes ask whether we encourage settlement or prefer litigation.

We do not begin by deciding whether a case should settle or proceed to trial. The appropriate approach depends on the issues involved and the client’s goals. One day may involve helping parents develop a workable parenting schedule after separation. Another may require analyzing business valuation reports, executive compensation packages, or competing opinions from financial experts. Some clients seek guidance before filing for divorce. Others come to us after litigation has already begun or when circumstances require modification of an existing court order.

We do not measure success by whether a case settles or proceeds to trial. Success is measured by whether the result protects the client’s interests and positions them well for the future.

Rather than beginning with a predetermined strategy, we begin by understanding the circumstances of the case, the issues involved, and what the client hopes to accomplish. That understanding guides every recommendation we make.

This approach also reflects the way our attorneys work together. Although each attorney brings individual experience and perspective to the practice, collaboration is an important part of serving our clients. Complex financial issues, custody disputes, and evolving legal questions often benefit from thoughtful discussion within the firm, allowing clients to draw upon the collective experience of our legal team.

Some matters are resolved through thoughtful negotiation because both parties are committed to reaching an agreement. Others benefit from mediation or collaborative approaches that allow families to maintain greater control over important decisions. There are also situations where litigation becomes necessary because meaningful agreement simply is not possible.

Family law is rarely about legal issues alone. Parenting responsibilities, financial concerns, business interests, and significant life changes often intersect in ways that require both careful legal analysis and practical judgment. Addressing those issues thoughtfully requires more than knowledge of the law. It requires preparation, communication, and a willingness to understand what matters most to each client.

That philosophy guides every attorney at Hornberger Verbitsky, P.C.

Whether a client is seeking an efficient resolution through negotiation, exploring mediation, protecting substantial assets during a high-net-worth divorce, or preparing for litigation, our attorneys focus on providing realistic advice and practical solutions tailored to the circumstances of the case.

Choosing a law firm is an important decision, and every client deserves to feel informed before making it. We encourage you to learn more about our attorneys, explore the educational resources available throughout our website, and contact us if you would like to discuss your situation in a confidential consultation.