Gary Tabat

Of Counsel

• Former Adjunct professor of law at Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, Touro Law School, teaching both Family Law and Advanced Law for several years.

• Lectured and taught continuing education seminars for the New York State Bar, the Suffolk Academy of Law, the Matrimonial Bar Association of Suffolk County, and the Nassau County Bar Association, as well as the New York State Society of Certified Accountants.

• Lectured on Parent Education & Custody Effectiveness for the PEACE Program of Suffolk County, NY.

• Authored: LexisNexis Answer Guide - New York Matrimonial Actions

Widely considered to be one of the best attorneys to handle significant, complex equitable distribution cases on Long Island and in Manhattan, Gary Tabat is a seasoned negotiator, particularly skilled at analyzing each case efficiently and refereeing the most tumultuous relationships as a founding partner of Tabat Cohen Blum & Yovino, P.C. Mr. Tabat is now Of Counsel to Gassman Baiamonte Gruner, P.C. (2023 to present date). Mr. Tabat is recognized as one of the leading matrimonial and family law attorneys in the New York Metro area for over four decades with the interpersonal and communication skills that are instrumental in settling and litigating the most intricate and challenging cases.

Professional Affiliations & Bar Association Memberships

• Board of Directors of Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association 
• Nassau County Bar Association -Matrimonial and Family Law Committee
• Suffolk County Bar Association - Matrimonial Committee
• American Inns of Court 
• Past President:  Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association
  

Bar Admission(s)

• New York State Bar (Family Law and Trial Lawyers Sections)
• Suffolk County Bar Association
• Nassau County Bar Association
• Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association
  

Professional Honors & Awards

• AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated (Martindale-Hubbell)
• New York Metro Top Rated Attorney (Super Lawyers)
• Top 10 Ranked NY Family Law Attorney, (National Academy of Family Law Attorneys)
• Top 10 Long Island Matrimonial and Divorce Lawyer (Ten Leaders)
• Legal Leader (ALM)
• Top Legal Eagle (Long Island Pulse Magazine)
• Nation’s Top 1% Award (National Association of Distinguished Counsel)
• Lead Counsel Rated (Thompson Reuters)
• Ranked in NY Top 100 Lawyers in Matrimonial & Family Law  (The National Advocates)
• Top Rated Divorce Attorney - 10.0 "Superb" (Avvo)
• 10 Best/Client Satisfaction Award (American Institute of Family Law Attorneys)
  

Education

• J.D., Duquesne University, 1971
• B.A., Rutgers University, 1967
  

Volunteer Experience

• Board of Directors of the Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS)
• Advisory Board of Friends of Karen
  

An organization providing emotional, financial and advocacy support to families of children suffering from a life-threatening illness.