Elena Giannattasio

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Elena Giannattasio (Elena)

Principal and Partner

Elena, a tenacious yet collaborative attorney and advocate, has been repeatedly recognized by her peers for her knowledge and experience in the field of matrimonial and family law. Specifically when it comes to UCCJEA and UIFSA cases, and cases involving the HAGUE Convention.

Elena has been practicing matrimonial and family law exclusively since 2014, and is experienced in all aspects of complex matrimonial litigation as well as in cases involving the UCCJEA, UIFSA and the HAGUE Convention.

Elena is a graduate of LUISS GUIDO CARLI School of Law, in Rome Italy, where she graduated with a concentration in Contracts Interpretation and Formation, and Finance, which are emergent issues in matrimonial law. Upon graduation, Elena has practiced law in Italy. She then obtained an MBA in International Finance from the University of Buckingham, in the United Kingdom. She relocated to United States to attend Fordham School of Law, where, in 2012, she obtained an LLM in Banking, Corporate and Finance. Prior to forming Multi-Jurisdictional Divorce PLLC, Elena worked for a preeminent matrimonial firm in Manhattan, handling high net worth divorces and complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions and Hague Convention, as well as for a prominent firm in Beverly Hills, also handling international high net worth divorces.

During the years, Elena has acquired expertise in drafting complex agreements involving multiple jurisdictions and international clients. Elena ability to set forth complicated notions in clear and concise terms is often the key to reaching favorable resolutions.

Elena has been practicing in the arenas of UCCJEA, UIFSA and Hague since 2017, and uses her personal experience experience to guide her clients through the complex process of having multiple courts in different states or countries involved at the same time.

Elena is admitted to practice in New York and California.

Elena is a member of the Family Law Committee and International Committee of the New York State Bar Association; a member of the Matrimonial Law Section of NYCLA; and a member of the American Bar Association.

Anna Toufexis

Anna Toufexis (Anna)

Paralegal

Anna has been providing paralegal services since 1998. Her business approach provides personal attention that make her stand out amongst her competitors and build long lasting relationships. She provides services that are catered based on their individual needs while never loosing that personal touch that is often lost in translation in modern times. she uses technology and computer software for managing and organizing documents and data collected during a case. Anna has the ability to control a high volume and complex workload. Anna maintains long lasting relationships with the Courts and Clerks in New York and therefore has an advantageous ability to provide service based on Court procedures, requirements and newly implemented rules that we inform and assist your firm for fewer rejections. She provides excellent pick up and drop off service ensuring your papers are being handled securely and in a timely fashion. Anna strives to provide our clients a superior service ethically and functionally while adapting to the constant changing Court systems and latest technology.

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