Chris Palermo, Esq.
Mediator Profile
Christopher Palermo, Esq., is the founder of Suffolk County Divorce Mediation Service. He and Riley Perry, Esq., handle all mediation matters at Suffolk County Divorce Mediation. Christopher received his undergraduate degree at Villanova University in 1996. After graduating from Villanova University, Chris then attended Touro College of Law, receiving his law degree in 2001.
Chris has handled hundreds of Divorce and Family cases. He has extensive experience with Mediation, Contested Divorce, Child Support matters, Child Custody cases, Orders of Protection, Neglect matters involving Child Protective Services, adoptions, and Supreme Court post-judgement enforcement and contempt matters.
Christopher brings a truly personal touch when it comes to Divorce Mediation. With his extensive experience as an attorney, dealing with a multitude of Divorce and Family matters, he is able to inform couples undergoing Divorce Mediation on how their decisions may affect their futures. His main goal is to ensure his clients are able to separate in an agreeable fashion, with a profound understanding of each party’s responsibilities when it comes to property allotment, child custody, spousal support, etc. Christopher is a reliable, articulate, experienced and caring Divorce Mediator.
Riley Perry, Esq.
Mediator Profile
Riley T. Perry has been an Attorney at Suffolk Divorce Mediation since 2016. Riley has been an extremely valuable member of the firm. While at the firm Riley has continued her concentration on Divorce and family law. She has handled hundreds of various cases in all areas of Family Law. However, the vast majority of her caseload involves representing individuals in contested divorce matters and couples going through divorce mediation.
Recently, Riley distinguished herself by being awarded from Super Lawyers the prestigious Rising Stars of 2019 for Excellence in practice. Riley is known throughout the local Supreme and Family courts as a tireless advocate for her clients. Riley received her Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, magna cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts. Where she was a starter for the women’s varsity lacrosse team for four years, as well as team captain. Thereafter, Riley attended the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Riley specifically handles all types of cases including divorce, child support, child custody cases, orders of protection, Family Court matters and Supreme Court post judgment enforcement and contempt matters.
Riley is admitted to the bar of the State of New York. She is also a member of the Suffolk County Bar Association and the Suffolk County Matrimonial and Family Law Committees.
