Biography
Donald Frank has focused his practice in the field of matrimonial law for more than 40 years. He represents clients in complex, high-profile matrimonial matters. He is a respected negotiator and a tireless advocate for his clients; he is also a formidable trial lawyer when it is necessary to go to court to resolve a case. Don is also a skilled appellate lawyer who has handled many appeals in his years of practice.
Donald believes that every client’s situation is unique and requires its own carefully crafted strategy. He believes that the representation of a client in their matrimonial matter is a collaborative effort. Donald understands how important it is for him to listen to the client and be as responsive as possible at all times.
Donald understands the concerns and issues posed by his clients’ marital and family law matters, and is attuned to meeting the financial and emotional needs of his clients. He negotiates and litigates on behalf of clients in the following areas:
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Custody and access
- Divorce negotiation and litigation
- Equitable distribution, maintenance, and child support
- Hague Convention cases
Donald is a frequent lecturer and writer in the field of matrimonial law. He has also taught a law school class on matrimonial law for many years.
Experience
Donald represented the father in perhaps the most celebrated custody case. Another of his clients was recently featured in a movie. Donald also took great pride in the fact that one of his clients asked him to be his best man at his wedding after his divorce.
News & Views
-
Honor
Blank Rome Partners Recognized in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers
Kristina Royce, Brett S. Ward, Stacy D. Phillips, Ashley Silberfeld, Ory Apelboim, Ryan J. Casson
-
Honor
Blank Rome Partners Recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers
Kristina Royce, Brett S. Ward, Stacy D. Phillips, Ashley Silberfeld, Ory Apelboim, Ryan J. Casson
-
Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers in America®
Russell T. Wong, Mark I. Rabinowitz, Kevin J. Bruno, Mark R. Haskell, Scott M. Kaplan, Sarah H. Frazier
-
Honor
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Best Lawyers in America®
Barry Abrams, John A. Adkins, Natalie Alameddine, Rick Antonoff, Samar Aryani-Sabet, D. Morgan Barry
-
Honor
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Best Lawyers in America®
Barry Abrams, Natalie Alameddine, Lawrence J. Beaser, Thomas H. Belknap Jr., Michael K. Bell, Gregory S. Bergman
-
Honor
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2021 Best Lawyers in America®
Natalie Alameddine, Gregory S. Bergman, Ann E. Querns, John P. Wixted, Stephen C. Zumbrun, Noe S. Hamra
-
Honor
Blank Rome Partners Recognized in the 2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers
Marilyn B. Chinitz, Donald Frank, Michelle M. Gervais, Steven W. Goldfeder, Norman S. Heller, Lois J. Liberman
-
Seminar
Family Law
Recognitions
- AV Preeminent, by Martindale-Hubbell
- Listed in New York Metro Super Lawyers magazine
- 2006–2024, Family Law in New York, listed in Best Lawyers in America©
- 2020, 2024–2025, “Top 500 Leading Family Lawyers,” listed in Lawdragon
Affiliations
Memberships
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- New York State Bar Association
Donald has been a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 1976, and has served on the board of managers for two terms.
Credentials
Admissions
- New York
Education
- Lafayette College, BA
- New York Law School, JD