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At a Glance
| Founded by | Jayson Lutzky (per the firm) |
| Focus | Family law and divorce, solo practice with a two-paralegal team (per the firm) |
| Office | 1740 Hone Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10461 |
| Signature results | No published itemized settlement table identified |
| Distinctive edge | Recipient of the New York State Bar Association President’s Pro Bono Service Attorney Award in 2000 |
| Fee model | Free consultations and payment plans advertised; specific rates not published |
| Known for | Bronx divorce, custody, and domestic violence matters, serving English- and Spanish-speaking clients (per the firm) |
Origin and Background
Jayson Lutzky has practiced family law in the Bronx for more than 42 years, and in 2000 received the New York State Bar Association President’s Pro Bono Service Attorney Award — a peer-and-institution-conferred honor for uncompensated legal service, not a marketing placement. His Hone Avenue office was confirmed against the firm’s own site.
What Makes This Firm Structurally Different
Lutzky is not a large firm distributing cases across junior associates; per the firm’s own site, he works directly with two paralegals who together bring 50 years of combined experience, and the practice explicitly serves both English- and Spanish-speaking clients in the Bronx and surrounding areas.
Practice Areas
- Contested and uncontested divorce
- Child custody and support
- Alimony and spousal support
- Domestic violence
- Paternity and fathers’ rights
- Modifications
Track Record
Awesome Attorneys did not identify a published, itemized table of settlement or custody outcomes on the firm’s site; the firm instead states it has handled thousands of cases over more than four decades. Past results in any matter do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter.
Client Voice
The firm’s own testimonials page carries attributed reviews. One client, Nelson Q., called Lutzky “knowledgeable, patient and confident.” Another, Patrick G., wrote that Lutzky is “a different type of lawyer who has a good heart” and is “transparent” and “straight forward.” Awesome Attorneys did not identify negative reviews for this firm as of the research date.
Beyond the Courtroom
Lutzky’s 2000 NYS Bar Association Pro Bono Service Attorney Award reflects a documented history of uncompensated legal work beyond his paying caseload.
Recognition
The NYS Bar Association President’s Pro Bono Service Attorney Award is an institutional, peer-conferred honor distinct from a purchased marketing placement. New York does not maintain a board-certification system for family law comparable to Texas’s TBLS or Arizona’s Board of Legal Specialization, so Awesome Attorneys does not apply “specialist” language to any New York family law attorney on that basis.
New York Legal Backdrop
New York permits no-fault divorce under Domestic Relations Law § 170(7) once a spouse swears the marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least six months. Marital property is divided under equitable distribution (DRL § 236(B)(5)) rather than an automatic 50/50 split, and spousal maintenance follows a statutory income-based formula (DRL § 236(B)(6)). Child support follows the Child Support Standards Act (DRL § 240(1-b); Family Court Act § 413). None of this is legal advice; a specific divorce, custody, or support matter should be evaluated by a licensed New York attorney based on the actual facts involved.
Awesome Attorneys Assessment
Lutzky’s clearest differentiator is a genuine, documented history of pro bono service recognized by the state bar, paired with over four decades of Bronx-specific family law practice and a bilingual team. The honest trade-off is scale: a solo practice with two paralegals cannot run multiple large, document-intensive litigations in parallel the way a bigger firm can, and Awesome Attorneys could not locate an independent, itemized outcomes record to weigh against the firm’s own client testimonials. For a Bronx client, particularly a Spanish-speaking client, who wants a long-tenured, community-rooted attorney with a documented public-service record, that combination is a reasonable basis for a shortlist.
Methodology and Sourcing
This profile was researched from Jayson Lutzky’s own website, including its attorney biography, client testimonials, awards section, and office contact information.
Publisher Disclosure and Independence Notice
Awesome Attorneys is an independent legal directory and editorial publication. This profile was not paid for, commissioned, or reviewed by Jayson Lutzky prior to publication. Awesome Attorneys does not endorse, recommend, or warrant any profiled firm, and inclusion in this directory is not a paid placement. “Awesome Attorneys” is a brand name only and does not constitute a rating or ranking claim. Facts stated are current only as of this profile’s research date.
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