Joel Yacoob, Esq.
Joel Yacoob is a skilled trial attorney who represents high net worth individuals and accomplished professionals in complex, contested matrimonial matters. His practice encompasses sophisticated divorce litigation, high-stakes custody disputes, and intricate equitable distribution cases involving substantial assets, business interests, and real estate holdings.
Mr. Yacoob brings extensive experience in Family Court proceedings, including neglect cases and matters involving the Administration for Children's Services (ACS). He has successfully represented parents facing allegations of abuse or neglect, guiding them through the complexities of Article 10 proceedings and working to protect their parental rights while ensuring the best interests of their children.
Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, Mr. Yacoob brings strategic insight and aggressive advocacy to every matter he handles. He has represented clients from the worlds of finance, real estate, business, and the professions in some of the most sensitive family law matters in the New York metropolitan area.
Mr. Yacoob's approach combines thorough preparation with decisive courtroom presence. While he maintains a well-earned reputation as a formidable litigator, the majority of his matters are resolved through skillful negotiation—achieving favorable outcomes without the expense and uncertainty of trial.