Five Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda Attorneys Named to the 2026 Best Lawyers in America List
August 25, 2025 (New York, NY) — Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, LLP is pleased to announce that partners Susan Moss, Joshua Forman, Michael Beyda, Carly Krasner Leizerson and James D’Elicio were recognized in the 32nd Edition of Best Lawyers in America. They are all listed in New York’s Family Law category for their outstanding achievements in all aspects of family law. This recognition comes directly on the heels of the firm being recognized in the top tier of the family law category in New York in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms in America listing.
Sue Moss represents high-net-worth individuals across New York and in the Hamptons in all areas of family and matrimonial law. She is experienced in negotiating settlements and, when necessary, aggressively litigating cases through trial and appeals. She is a tireless advocate for her clients on a full-spectrum of matrimonial issues, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child custody, paternity suits, domestic partnerships, and other issues.
Joshua Forman represents high-profile individuals in connection with all aspects of matrimonial law and has significant experience with settling and litigating complicated disputes at both the trial and appellate levels. Forman is characterized by his ability to be judicious and rational. He objectively approaches each client’s individual case and priorities as unique and is straightforward in conveying to them the realities of what is – or is not – in their best interests.
Carly Krasner Leizerson has more than a decade of matrimonial and family law experience. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, including child custody, relocation, child support modification actions, and negotiation of prenuptial and separation agreements. She is also known for her deep understanding and creative out-of-court solutions, as she continues to strive and achieve favorable settlements for her clients through litigation.
Michael Beyda has more than two decades of matrimonial and family law experience. He represents clients in all aspects of family law, including child custody, relocation, property distribution, spousal support, child support, and matrimonial agreements. He is known for his practical approach to complex matters and strives to achieve favorable settlements for his clients without litigation. When litigation is necessary, he is a formidable advocate in court.
James D’Elicio focuses his practice on domestic relations/family law and has over twenty years’ worth of experience achieving desired results for his clients. He has a deep commercial litigation background and has taken his experience litigating complex commercial matters and applied it to all aspects of matrimonial and family law. The result is that he is an effective and empathic advocate for his clients.
Best Lawyers has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as a credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Inclusion in this year’s list was based on comprehensive peer-review surveys, which comprised more than 13 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys.
August 25, 2025 (New York, NY) — Chemtob Moss Forman & Beyda, LLP is pleased to announce that partners Susan Moss, Joshua Forman, Michael Beyda, Carly Krasner Leizerson and James D’Elicio were recognized in the 32nd Edition of Best Lawyers in America. They are all listed in New York’s Family Law category for their outstanding achievements in all aspects of family law. This recognition comes directly on the heels of the firm being recognized in the top tier of the family law category in New York in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms in America listing.
Sue Moss represents high-net-worth individuals across New York and in the Hamptons in all areas of family and matrimonial law. She is experienced in negotiating settlements and, when necessary, aggressively litigating cases through trial and appeals. She is a tireless advocate for her clients on a full-spectrum of matrimonial issues, including divorce, prenuptial agreements, child custody, paternity suits, domestic partnerships, and other issues.
Joshua Forman represents high-profile individuals in connection with all aspects of matrimonial law and has significant experience with settling and litigating complicated disputes at both the trial and appellate levels. Forman is characterized by his ability to be judicious and rational. He objectively approaches each client’s individual case and priorities as unique and is straightforward in conveying to them the realities of what is – or is not – in their best interests.
Carly Krasner Leizerson has more than a decade of matrimonial and family law experience. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, including child custody, relocation, child support modification actions, and negotiation of prenuptial and separation agreements. She is also known for her deep understanding and creative out-of-court solutions, as she continues to strive and achieve favorable settlements for her clients through litigation.
Michael Beyda has more than two decades of matrimonial and family law experience. He represents clients in all aspects of family law, including child custody, relocation, property distribution, spousal support, child support, and matrimonial agreements. He is known for his practical approach to complex matters and strives to achieve favorable settlements for his clients without litigation. When litigation is necessary, he is a formidable advocate in court.
James D’Elicio focuses his practice on domestic relations/family law and has over twenty years’ worth of experience achieving desired results for his clients. He has a deep commercial litigation background and has taken his experience litigating complex commercial matters and applied it to all aspects of matrimonial and family law. The result is that he is an effective and empathic advocate for his clients.
Best Lawyers has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as a credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Inclusion in this year’s list was based on comprehensive peer-review surveys, which comprised more than 13 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys.
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