Ms. Michalczyk helps find solutions to problems, and renders advice to prevent costly mistakes in litigation before it starts. Her diverse talent and training gives her the ability to handle novel and interesting areas of law. For example, if you are divorced, sharing a parenting arrangement, consult an attorney before moving out of the geographical area that you presently reside in. It can save you thousands in litigation costs.

If you want a lawyer who is willing to fight your cause and is willing to listen to you, you have found her. She makes every attempt to settle your case amicably, quickly and cost effectively, but if you cannot settle this attorney will fight your battles for you in a just, dignified, efficient, and ethical manner. Highly experienced in estate and matrimonial matters involving valuation of businesses and taxation. Highly experienced in Appellate work.

Many cases in Ms. Michalczyk's office are settled prior to any Court intervention because there are no winners in matrimonial or other litigation. This attorney tries to achieve a just resolution for her clients, understanding that there are certain injustices inherent in any large system. This attorney is highly equipped to litigate to achieve bargaining power for you so that you do not have to go to trial, but if you do have to go to trial, she is prepared. Her motto is: "Prepare your case as if you are trying it, and hopefully you will not have to". She has been featured on Television and in the newspapers, involving a multitude of issues, including domestic violence and custody disputes.

Estate Planning

Family Practice: Including issues of: custody, visitation, Contested Divorce Litigation, Orders of Protection, Neglect Proceedings, Child Support, Relocation, Separation Agreements, Stipulations of Settlement and PINS (Petitions for Persons in Need of Supervision), Review of Separation Agreements when prepared by a Mediator.

Appellate Practice: Appeals to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York in divorce and other areas(listed below).

Criminal Law: Defense of Violations on Orders of Protection and other Family Matters. Ms. Michalczyk also has experience defending DWI, DUI, and criminal contempt. If you are being accused of a crime do not talk to the police or an ADA without contacting an attorney.

Civil Litigation: Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Products Liability