Lisa DiPoala Haber, Esq.

Lisa DiPoala Haber, Esq. Lisa DiPoala Haber has 33 years of experience as a lawyer. C. Newhouse School of Public Communications
B.S., Magna Cum Laude

Honors:
• S.I.

Lisa focuses on divorce, including complicated financial divorces, and family law in Syracuse and the Finger Lakes Region. Lisa is a partner with Wesley Clark & Peshkin and an experienced litigator, oral advocate, trial attorney, federal court mediator, lecturer and community volunteer and leader. She has proven winning results in innumerable civil matters in New York federal and state trial and a

ppellate courts with experience in cases involving, among other issues, contract and business issues, constitutional claims, complex commercial cases, matrimonial, civil rights actions, Indian land claims, land use and zoning, and personal injury. BAR ADMISSION

New York State, United States District Court – Northern, Western, and Southern Districts of New York, United States Court of Appeals – Second and Seventh Circuits

COMMUNITY AND BAR ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

• President, CNYWBA June 2014-present, Board of Directors CNYWBA – May 2010 – present, Co-Chair Judicial Screening Committee - 2000-2001 and 2006–present

• WBASNY – Executive Committee, June 2014-present

• OCBA Volunteer Lawyers Project – Family Law Clinic and Vera House Pro Bono Attorney - October 2013-present

• Appointed to serve as NDNY federal court mediator – November 2013 - present

• NDNY Federal Court Bar Association, CLE and Pro Bono Committees - September 2009 – 2012, member 2004-present

• Board of Directors Friends of Johnston School of Irish Dance – January – December 2011

• Board of Directors for the Onondaga County Oncenter – January 2009 - December 2011

• Onondaga County Bar Association - Grievance and CLE Committees, February 2006 –2012, Board of Directors - January 2006 - December 2008

• American Bar Association Women Rainmakers – Co-Chair November 2007-August 2008, Executive Committee - February 2006-2009

• 2007 Women In Business Honoree – Central New York Business Journal


LECTURER

• Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - August 2012
• Panel Member, Handling a Prisoner Case, presented by FCBA – November 2010
• Organizer and Moderator, Civil Practice in Onondaga County Supreme Court, presented by OCBA – June 2010
• Organizer and Moderator, Managing Costs and Obligations of Electronic Discovery, conducted in-house at Gilberti, Stinziano, Heintz & Smith, P. in conjunction with SPi Consultants – December 2008
• Organizer and Moderator, Solo/Small Firm Practice & Client Management, presented by OCBA – September 2007
• Organizer and Moderator - Rain Dance Program, presented by Legal Sales and Service Organization - June 2006
• Lecturer, Eminent Domain, presented by OCBA - Summer 2005
• Lecturer, Negligence in Commercial Establishments, presented by NYSBA -Spring 2002

EDUCATION

Syracuse University College of Law
J.D., Magna Cum Laude
Graduated top 3% of class

Honors:
• SYRACUSE LAW REVIEW, Executive Editor
• Author, “The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: A License for Warrantless Searches.” Published May 1989 - 40 SYRACUSE L. REV 817.
• Order of the Coif - National Honor Society
• Justinian Honor Law Society
• Andrews Scholar - full academic scholarship for two years and one half scholarship for third year
• Named in Who’s Who in American Law Students 1988
• Research Assistant to Professor Daan Braveman in the research and editing of his textbook regarding federal courts - 1988-89

Syracuse University
S.I. Newhouse Academic Scholarship
• Dean’s List - every semester
• Eta Pi Upsilon Senior Women’s Honor Society
• Kappa Tau Alpha National Communications Honor Society

In many states March 4-8, 2024 is Divorce with Respect Week.  One way to do that is by using the Collaborative Divorce P...
03/03/2024

In many states March 4-8, 2024 is Divorce with Respect Week. One way to do that is by using the Collaborative Divorce Process. Contact me to find out more. This week I am offering limited 15 minute time slots for free Collaborative Divorce Consultations.

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08/08/2023

Excited to publish this piece about the importance of an educated divorce in Syracuse Woman Magazine!
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Wesley Clark & Peshkin

04/08/2023

Energetic work environment! Message me to apply.

04/01/2023
01/29/2022

Part-time to full time opportunity available for a highly motivated legal assistant/paralegal to assist in all facets of practice including preparation of pleadings, letters, filing and service of documents, opening and closing files in small law office with matrimonial, family court, real estate and criminal practice. Excellent writing and communication skills required. Looking for a candidate who demonstrates willingness to take initiative. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume with letter of interest to: [email protected].

Address

120 E. Washington Street, Suite 415
Syracuse, NY
13202

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13156795512

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Lisa is an experienced litigator,trial attorney, mediator, lecturer and community volunteer and leader. She has proven winning results in innumerable civil matters in New York courts with experience in cases involving, among other issues, complex matrimonial and family issues, business disputes and appeals.

BAR ADMISSION New York State, United States District Court – Northern, Western, and Southern Districts of New York, United States Court of Appeals – Second and Seventh Circuits COMMUNITY AND BAR ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP • President, CNYWBA June 2014-present, Board of Directors CNYWBA – May 2010 – present, Co-Chair Judicial Screening Committee -(former) • WBASNY – Executive Committee (former) • OCBA Volunteer Lawyers Project – Family Law Clinic and Vera House Pro Bono Attorney - October 2013-present • Appointed to serve as NDNY federal court mediator – November 2013 - present • NDNY Federal Court Bar Association, CLE and Pro Bono Committees - September 2009 – 2012, member 2004-present • Board of Directors Friends of Johnston School of Irish Dance – January – December 2011 • Board of Directors for the Onondaga County Oncenter – January 2009 - December 2011 • Onondaga County Bar Association - Grievance and CLE Committees, February 2006 –2012, Board of Directors - January 2006 - December 2008 • American Bar Association Women Rainmakers – Co-Chair November 2007-August 2008, Executive Committee - February 2006-2009 • 2007 Women In Business Honoree – Central New York Business Journal LECTURER • Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - August 2012 • Panel Member, Handling a Prisoner Case, presented by FCBA – November 2010 • Organizer and Moderator, Civil Practice in Onondaga County Supreme Court, presented by OCBA – June 2010 • Organizer and Moderator, Managing Costs and Obligations of Electronic Discovery, conducted in-house at Gilberti, Stinziano, Heintz & Smith, P. C. in conjunction with SPi Consultants – December 2008 • Organizer and Moderator, Solo/Small Firm Practice & Client Management, presented by OCBA – September 2007 • Organizer and Moderator - Rain Dance Program, presented by Legal Sales and Service Organization - June 2006 • Lecturer, Eminent Domain, presented by OCBA - Summer 2005 • Lecturer, Negligence in Commercial Establishments, presented by NYSBA -Spring 2002 EDUCATION Syracuse University College of Law J.D., Magna Cum Laude Graduated top 3% of class Honors: • SYRACUSE LAW REVIEW, Executive Editor • Author, “The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: A License for Warrantless Searches.” Published May 1989 - 40 SYRACUSE L. REV 817. • Order of the Coif - National Honor Society • Justinian Honor Law Society • Andrews Scholar - full academic scholarship for two years and one half scholarship for third year • Named in Who’s Who in American Law Students 1988 • Research Assistant to Professor Daan Braveman in the research and editing of his textbook regarding federal courts - 1988-89 Syracuse University S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications B.S., Magna Cum Laude Honors: • S.I. Newhouse Academic Scholarship • Dean’s List - every semester • Eta Pi Upsilon Senior Women’s Honor Society • Kappa Tau Alpha National Communications Honor Society