Robert S. Sunshine

In 2002, Robert made the decision to leave a partnership with a large, national New York City based litigation firm and form the Law Office of Robert S. Sunshine, P.C. With over 25 years of legal practice Robert S. Sunshine has handled numerous complex litigation matters and has been consulted countless times by clients, corporations and lawyers throughout the nation. It was his belief then and continues to be his belief now, that everyone is entitled to affordable, high quality legal services and to be represented by a skilled, aggressive, yet caring litigator who has but one objective in mind – the success of their case. It is because of this dedication that all clients have complete and uninhibited access to his services on a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week basis even if it means responding to case inquiries in the middle of the night.
Robert started his legal career with hard work and perseverance. That hard work has continued to this day and explains why he is so often considered the best in Rockland County, and to many, the best in New York. Robert is often asked to correct the mistakes made by other attorneys, and a good portion of the practice involves proceedings commenced to correct those mistakes. It’s his experience and reputation that sets The Law Office of Robert S. Sunshine, P.C. apart, and how it can help you be successful with your litigation matter.
Honors & Awards
Nation’s Top One Percent
The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015
“Top Lawyers in New York” for Highest in Ethical Standards and Professional Excellence
The Legal Network, 2014
Associations & Memberships
Rockland County Bar Association
Family and Matrimonial Law Committee, Co-Chairman of the Legislative Subcommittee
New York State Bar Association
Family and Matrimonial Law Committee
American Bar Association
Family and Matrimonial Law Committee
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Family and Matrimonial Law Committee
Bar Admissions
Supreme Court of New York
1992
U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
1992
U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
1992
Education
Fordham University School of Law, NY
Juris Doctor – 1990
Rutgers College, NJ
B.A., Bachelor of Arts – 1985
Representative Cases
Clark v. UPS, Inc.
300 A.D.2d 614; 752 N.Y.S.2d 3 95 (2d Dept. 2002)
Pezza v. Pezza
300 A.D.2d 555; 752 N.Y.S.2d 550 (2d Dept. 2002)
Turnbull v. Summit
300 A.D.2d 392; 750 N.Y.S.2d 784 (2d Dept. 2002)
Neuman v. Harmon
965 F. Supp. 503 (S.D.N.Y.1997)
Schlosser v. Schlosser
7 A.D.3d 777; 776 N.Y.S.2d 870 (2d Dept. 2004)
Samala v. Samala
309 A.D.2d 798; 765 N.Y.S.2d 523 (2d Dept. 2003)
Stein v. Beaver Concrete
281 A.D.2d 616; 722 N.Y.S.2d 185 (2d Dept. 2001)
Presentations & Seminars
Divorce Law Guide from A to Z
National Business Institute Seminar, January 2015
Past Employment
JONES HIRSCH CONNORS & BULL, P.C.
New York, NY
Principal, 1997 – 2002
DAMASHEK, GODOSKY & GENTILE
New York, NY
Associate , 1992 – 1993
CORPORATION COUNSEL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
New York, NY
Student Legal Specialist, 1988 – 1990
LONDON & DOHERTY, LLP
New York, NY
Senior Associate, 1995 – 1997
CORPORATION COUNSEL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
New York, NY
Assistant Corporation Counsel , 1990 – 1992