Amanda Povman Porgess is an associate attorney in Davidoff Hutcher & Citron’s Divorce & Family Law practice located in New York City. She represents individuals in complex divorce and separation matters, including equitable distribution, spousal support, child support, and financial issues. Amanda also advocates for clients in custody and parenting-time disputes, relocation cases, and all post-judgment proceedings, working to secure practical, family-centered outcomes.
She regularly drafts and negotiates prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and guides clients through protective-order applications and enforcement matters. Amanda’s approach blends thoughtful strategy with responsive communication, whether in litigation, negotiation, mediation, or collaborative law settings. She is committed to tailoring solutions that recognize each client’s unique circumstances and goals, and to providing grounded, steadfast advocacy throughout every stage of their case.
PRACTICE GROUPS
EDUCATION
- University of Maryland
- Cardozo School of Law
ADMISSIONS
- New York State Bar, 2021
AWARDS & HONORS
- Thomson Reuters / Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2023, 2024, 2025)
MEMBERSHIPS IN BAR & TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
- New York City Bar Association, Matrimonial Law Committee
- Brooklyn Bar Association
- Jewish Lawyers Guild
PRIOR TO JOINING THE FIRM
Amanda joined with experience in matrimonial and family law from a respected mid-sized law firm practicing exclusively in their Divorce and Family Law department.
IN HER OWN WORDS
My practice allows me to guide clients through one of the most challenging periods of their lives with clarity, stability, and purpose. Serving as a trusted confidante and objective third party is a responsibility I take seriously, particularly when clients are making decisions that affect not only their own futures but also the lives of their children. I find it deeply rewarding to help clients feel informed and empowered as they navigate this process, and to support them in transitioning from one chapter of their lives to the next with confidence, knowing they have been protected and prepared as much as possible.