Martin S. Butcher

Martin S. Butcher, Esq., is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., and has extensive experience handling a wide range of matters throughout the Hudson Valley.

EDUCATION & LEGAL CAREER

Mr. Butcher obtained his law degree at the University of Westminster, located on Regent Street in London, where he began developing the research and analytic skills that he now brings to bear for the benefit of his clients.

Having moved to the Hudson Valley in 2004, Martin first joined the firm of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C., before moving to the firm of Montalbano, Condon & Frank, P.C., both leading law firms in Rockland County. From there, Martin moved his practice to Orange County, working first at Jacobowitz & Gubits, LLP, then for himself before joining the team at the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC.

Throughout his career, Mr. Butcher has focused exclusively on family and matrimonial law. He has successfully tried numerous complex cases involving a range of issues including child custody, equitable distribution, support, family offenses, and enforcement of existing agreements and Orders. He also has successfully pursued and defended several appeals before the Appellate Division and the Court of Appeals.

Martin approaches every case with a calm demeanor, pays close attention to the details, and fights for his clients every step of the way. He seeks to provide a reassuring and stabilizing presence at what can be a very chaotic time in their lives. He works directly with his clients, keeping them informed of the progress in their case, while working as efficiently as possible to reduce fees.

Martin Butcher is admitted to practice in the State of New York. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association. He has received “preeminent” peer rating for the highest level of professional excellence through Martindale-Hubbell. He has served on the board of directors for the Rockland County Bar Association, the Legal Aid Society and the Hudson Valley Honor Flight. Martin is also a member of the BNI Rainmakers Group based in Goshen, New York.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Adoption
• Legal separation
• High net worth divorce
• Equitable distribution
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Grandparents' rights
• Child abuse and neglect
• Expungement/fair hearings for CPS reports
• Domestic violence and orders of protection
• Relocation cases
• And more…

BAR ADMISSIONS

• New York

EDUCATION

• University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom - 2006
• LLB with Honors

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Rockland County Bar Association – Former Board Member
• Legal Aid Society of Rockland County – Former Board Member
• Hudson Valley Honor Flight – Board Member
• BNI – Member of the Rainmakers chapter in Goshen, New York

HONORS & PUBLICATIONS

• Martindale-Hubbell - AV Preeminent rated - peer rating for the highest level of professional excellence
• 2023 Times Herald Record People’s Choice – Top Divorce Attorney