Nicole E. Imperatore

Associate

Nicole is an associate attorney at Joseph Law Group, P.C. practicing exclusively family and matrimonial law. She brings impressive skills to every family law case she handles. She is a valued member of our divorce and family law team. Throughout law school and upon admission, Nicole worked at a full-service law firm in Garden City in their litigation department, where she focused primarily on Family and Matrimonial Law. She joined Joseph Law Group, P.C. in August 2024.

Education

Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts from Adelphi University Honors College in May 2019, magna cum laude and her Juris Doctorate from Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in May 2023, cum laude. Nicole was admitted to practice law in New York State in November 2023. Throughout law school and upon admission, Nicole worked at a full-service law firm in Garden City in their litigation department, where she focused primarily on Family and Matrimonial Law. She joined Joseph Law Group, P.C. in August 2024.

As a law student, Nicole excelled, graduating in the top 6% of her graduating class. Her active participation in clinics and externships during law school allowed her to hone her natural ability to connect with clients and begin building the foundation for becoming a highly effective advocate. During law school, Nicole not only served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Joseph H. Lorintz in the Nassau County Supreme Court Matrimonial Center but also participated in the Hofstra Law Advocacy Clinic, where she represented juveniles in Family and Immigration Court proceedings, advocating for them to obtain lawful immigration status.

Bachelor of Arts: Adelphi University Honors College, magna cum laude
Juris Doctorate: Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University, cum laude

Awards and Honors

Nicole reached the Gold Level for Public Service hours at Hofstra Law. She also received the Award for Excellence in Family Law Courses at the 2023 Hofstra Law Graduate Awards.

Publications

While at Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Nicole was also a Research Editor for the prestigious Hofstra Law Review. Her student note, “Parents Under Pressure: Why CPS Needs to Tell Parents Their Rights Before Walking in the Door,” was published in Volume 51, Issue 2 of the Hofstra Law Review.

Bar Admissions

Nicole was admitted to practice law in New York State in November 2023 and admitted to practice in New York’s Federal District Courts in August 2024.

On a Personal Note…

Nicole is from New Hyde Park, New York. For fun, she enjoys walking her dogs, going to brunch with friends, and cycling.