Harold Salant Strassfield & Rotbard LLP

Harold, Salant, Strassfield & Rotbard, LLP represents a law firm with deep roots in the Westchester County and surrounding region, specializing in family court litigation, divorce law, and related matters that affect families. The firm, with offices in White Plains and serving the New Rochelle area, has established itself as a trusted legal resource for families navigating the complex and often emotionally charged process of divorce, custody disputes, and family court proceedings.

The firm is described as a trusted leader in the legal profession that handles all types of law, with a particular emphasis and expertise in family law matters. While the firm maintains a general practice, the attorneys have developed specialized focus in family court litigation and matrimonial law. This focus allows the firm to maintain expertise in this specialized field while leveraging the resources of a broader legal practice.

Gregory Salant is the lead attorney specializing in family court litigation and divorce law at the firm. Salant has served as a partner since 2002, reflecting a significant role in the firm's family law practice over more than two decades. His specialization is focused exclusively on litigation—the process of representing clients in court proceedings before judges. This specialized focus in litigation distinguishes Salant's practice from attorneys who practice both litigation and mediation or negotiation-based approaches. For clients who find themselves in contested family law disputes that require court proceedings, Salant brings specialized expertise in trial preparation, courtroom presentation, and family court procedures.

Jerold Rotbard, another member of the firm, practices primarily in bankruptcy, family law, estate litigation, personal injury, and appeals. Rotbard's diverse practice areas provide clients with access to comprehensive legal services. His experience in appeals is particularly valuable for clients who may need to challenge family court decisions or defend against appeals of favorable verdicts.

The firm's attorneys include AV rated lawyers—a significant professional distinction. Martindale-Hubbell's AV rating is awarded to lawyers based on peer review and represents the highest professional rating in that system. AV rated lawyers have been recognized by their peers as having "very high legal ability" and "very high ethical standards." This rating represents significant professional achievement.

The firm and its attorneys have received recognition from multiple independent rating organizations. Super Lawyers recognition indicates selection by an independent research methodology that evaluates only the top percentage of attorneys in each practice area and geographic region. AVVO "Client Choice" awards recognize lawyers who have received excellent feedback from clients. Together, these recognitions indicate broad professional respect and client satisfaction.

The firm is a trusted leader handling family court litigation, divorce law, and divorce mediation. While Gregory Salant specializes in litigation, the firm also offers mediation services for clients who prefer this alternative approach to resolving disputes. This range of services allows the firm to serve different types of family law clients—those needing aggressive courtroom advocacy and those seeking more cooperative, mediation-based resolution.

Harold, Salant, Strassfield & Rotbard handles the comprehensive range of family law matters that families encounter. This includes child custody—the legal allocation of decision-making rights and physical custody of children—and visitation rights. The firm also handles grandparent visitation rights, recognizing that sometimes parents' parents have important relationships with their grandchildren that deserve legal protection and enforcement.

Child support and spousal support receive careful attention. The firm helps ensure that support is calculated fairly under applicable law and that modification proceedings address significant changes in circumstances. The firm also handles enforcement actions when former spouses fail to pay child or spousal support as required.

Domestic violence is addressed when it arises in family law cases. The firm helps clients obtain orders of protection and addresses safety concerns within the family law context. The firm understands the serious nature of domestic violence and works to protect vulnerable clients and their children.

Adoptions are handled by the firm, including step-parent adoptions and others. Neglect and abuse cases—proceedings involving allegations that parents have neglected or abused their children—also fall within the firm's practice, recognizing that some family law matters interface with child protective services and family court proceedings focused on child welfare.

The firm maintains offices in White Plains (at 81 Main Street, Suite 205) and serves the New Rochelle area and surrounding Westchester County communities. The main office phone number is (914) 821-6952, with Gregory Salant reachable at (914) 683-2500. These convenient locations make the firm accessible to families throughout the region.

Clients of Harold, Salant, Strassfield & Rotbard benefit from attorneys with AV ratings indicating the highest professional standards, recognition by Super Lawyers and AVVO, specialized expertise in family court litigation and mediation, and commitment to serving families through complex family law disputes. Whether facing a contested custody battle, a divorce requiring aggressive litigation, or a mediation-based resolution, clients can rely on attorneys who have earned professional respect and demonstrated excellence in family law practice.