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CO-CHAIR, LITIGATION DEPARTMENTBrett Ward concentrates his practice in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, paternity, custody and child protective matters.&nbsp;Brett has extensive experience in negotiating prenuptial, separation and settlement agreements.&nbsp;He has significant litigation and trial experience in New York’s Family and Supreme Courts.&nbsp;Brett also has experience with international custody and child support matters.&nbsp;Brett has also successfully appeared before the appellate courts.&nbsp;Brett has served as a mediator and as an expert witness on New York family law issues.

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