About Brett S. Ward
CO-CHAIR, LITIGATION DEPARTMENT
Brett Ward concentrates his practice in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including divorce, paternity, custody and child protective matters. Brett has extensive experience in negotiating prenuptial, separation and settlement agreements. He has significant litigation and trial experience in New York’s Family and Supreme Courts. Brett also has experience with international custody and child support matters. Brett has also successfully appeared before the appellate courts. Brett has served as a mediator and as an expert witness on New York family law issues.
A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolades are based can be found here.
News & Views
Honor / Honors & Awards
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in Doyle’s Guide 2026 New York Family Law RankingsFebruary 17, 2026
Media Coverage / News
Brad Pitt Wins Court Ruling Forcing Angelina Jolie to Reveal Private TextsJanuary 30, 2026
Media Coverage / News
What Is Alienation of Affection? Attorney Breaks Down Rare Legal Concept That Cost a Tiktoker $1.75 MillionJanuary 26, 2026
Events & Webinars / Webinar
Litigation and Employment Issues for In-House Counsel 2025December 2–4, 2025
Media Coverage / News
Brett S. Ward Weighs In on Pitt-Jolie Winery Dispute in Extra TV InterviewNovember 10, 2025
Event / Events & Webinars
Litigation and Employment Law Issues for In-House Counsel CLE Event 2025November 6, 2025
Media Coverage / News
Brett S. Ward Discusses How Aaron Phypers’ Arrest Could Affect Divorce ProceedingsOctober 22, 2205
Honor / Honors & Awards
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers GuideOctober 15, 2025
Honors & Awards / Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®August 21, 2025
A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolades are based can be found here.
Recognitions
- 2026, “Leading New York Family, Matrimonial & Divorce Lawyers,” listed in Doyle’s Guide
- 2025, “Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys,” listed in Crain’s New York Business
- 2023–2025, listed in Variety’s Legal Impact Report
- 2024–2026, Family Law in New York, listed in Best Lawyers in America©
- 2023–2024, “Hollywood’s Troubleshooters,” listed in The Hollywood Reporter
- 2022, Distinguished Leader, listed in the New York Law Journal
- 2022, Family Law Trailblazer, listed in The National Law Journal
- 2020, 2024–2026, “Top 500 Leading Family Lawyers,” listed in Lawdragon
- 2018–2025, New York, Family/Matrimonial, listed in Chambers High Net Worth
- 2013–2025, New York “Super Lawyer” in Family Law, listed in Super Lawyers
- 2011–2012, New York “Rising Star” in Family Law, listed in Super Lawyers
A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolades are based can be found here.
Memberships
- New York State Bar Association
- New York County Bar Association
Professional Activities
Brett is a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association and the co-chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee. He is co-chair of the New York County Lawyers’ Association Committee on Committees, serves on the Association’s Matrimonial Law and Family Court Committees, and is a former member of the Association’s Board of Directors. Brett is the Co-President of Brandeis University’s New York Alumni Chapter and sits on the University’s Alumni Board of Directors.
Brett is also a neutral evaluator for the New York Supreme Court, donating hours to assist matrimonial litigants in resolving their cases without the need for trial.
A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolades are based can be found here.
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
- New York
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York
Education
- Brandeis University, BA
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, JD
A description of the standard or methodology on which the accolades are based can be found here.
