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Donald Lockhart Schuck

Donald Lockhart Schuck is a member of Pryor Cashman’s Family Law Group. Since 1988, Don’s practice has focused on resolving high net worth family  matters. He has extensive experience litigating complex financial issues and high conflict custody disputes through trial and appeal. Don is also trained as a family mediator so effort is made to resolve these matters through negotiation and agreement. Prior to his work in family law, Don represented clients involved in corporate, employment and white collar criminal law litigation. 

Don is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has been named as one of the Best Lawyers in America and a New York Super Lawyer for his work in matrimonial and family law matters.

A graduate of Fordham University School of Law, Don was a member of the Fordham Law Review and the National Moot Court Team.

Professional Affiliations

• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Member, New York State Bar Association (Family Law Section, Labor and Employment Law Section and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee)
• Member, New York County Lawyers Association (Matrimonial Law Section)
• Member, Bar Association of the City of New YorkMember, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Distinctions

• Named as “Super Lawyer” in Family Law by New York Super Lawyers – Metro Edition New York Times Magazine (2006-09 editions)
• Named by The Best Lawyers In America as one of the leading attorneys in Matrimonial and Family Law – New York Magazine (2005-09 editions)

Previous Positions

• Bronstein, Van Veen & Schuck, LLC
• Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
• Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle

Speaking Engagements

• Don lectures on family law issues, most recently on Matrimonial Practice Skills for the New York State Bar Association

Other Activities

• Downtown Soccer League, founder and past president