“Jacqueline Newman is a leading authority in high net worth divorce, combining strategic insight with a forward-thinking approach to protect both financial and personal interests. Her expertise in litigation, mediation and collaborative law makes her a trusted adviser for clients navigating complex family transitions.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Jacqueline Newman is the Managing Partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP, specialising in complex high net worth matrimonial cases, divorce litigation, collaborative law, mediation and prenuptial agreements. Based in New York, she is widely recognised as one of the leading family and matrimonial lawyers for high net worth clients.

What Jacqueline Newman does

Jacqueline advises on a full range of family and matrimonial law matters, including:

• High net worth divorce and complex asset division
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Collaborative divorce and mediation
• Child custody and child support
• Spousal support and equitable distribution
• Separation agreements and post-divorce actions

Her work combines strong litigation experience with a deep understanding of negotiation, mediation and collaborative divorce processes.

Why she stands out

Jacqueline is known for her strategic, practical and emotionally intelligent approach to divorce. She helps clients protect their wealth, family relationships and future wellbeing while navigating one of life’s most challenging transitions.

As the author of The New Rules of Divorce: Twelve Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health and Happiness, she is also a trusted public voice on how to approach divorce with clarity and confidence.

Trust markers

• Managing Partner of Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP
• Recognised in Chambers High Net Worth Guide since 2019
• Selected to Best Lawyers in America since 2016
• New York Metro Top 100 Attorneys, Super Lawyers
• New York Metro Top 50 Women Attorneys, Super Lawyers
• AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
• Adjunct Professor at Cardozo School of Law
• Certificate in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online

Media and thought leadership

Jacqueline is a highly visible family law commentator, regularly quoted by major media outlets including The New York Times, Reuters, CNBC, Business Insider, Fox Business, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, Time and USA Today.

She is also an experienced educator, having taught divorce processes, family law practice, collaborative family law and matrimonial law to students and professionals.

Reputation and client approach

Jacqueline is recognised for combining high-level technical skill with practical judgment and strong client care. She works with clients to understand their priorities, manage risk and pursue outcomes that protect both financial and personal interests.

Her approach is clear, strategic and solutions-focused, whether the matter requires negotiation, mediation, collaborative law or litigation.

Wider contribution

Jacqueline is also co-founder of The Gift of Giving Store, a charitable project supporting organisations that assist families affected by domestic abuse.

Jacqueline Newman is a leading New York divorce lawyer trusted for her experience, discretion and ability to guide high net worth clients through complex family law matters.