Nelson De La Cruz, Esq.

Attorney Nelson De La Cruz, Esq. is a dedicated bilingual family lawyer with two decades of experience in his field. With his strong work ethic, Cruz has a proven record of high performance in the evolving and fast-paced legal environment. His bilingual Spanish skills add yet another layer of value for clients. With his high-caliber experience in family law and matrimonial law, he has successfully served clients while complying with applicable ethical norms, laws, and industry rules.

As a passionate family lawyer at the Law Offices of Donald Mastrodomenico, P.C., clients can rest assured that they are under experienced and diligent guidance with Cruz. Previous to his work at our office, Cruz was a Senior Associate Attorney at The Portela Law Firm, P.C. where he represented individuals in family law matters. He also spent nearly a decade working as a solo practitioner representing individuals and entities in various matters of matrimonial law, real estate litigation, family law, and more. 

At the start of his legal career, Cruz earned his J.D. from Pace University School of Law in 1998. After nearly a decade of practice, he was admitted as a member of the New York Bar in 2009. 

Cruz’s legal experience is supported by his aptitude for leadership and research. He has spent years conducting various investigations, client interviews, draft pleadings, and negotiating settlements. 

Cruz demonstrates conscientiousness and empathy towards his clients, always taking into consideration the vast number of factors involved in any situation. His background in litigation and settlements gives him a unique perspective that enables him to find solutions for each case. Attorney Cruz’s experiences as a discovery attorney and associate director for staffing agencies and litigation and investigation groups means he knows how to conduct rigorous document review and interpretation. From his robust professional experience, Cruz is not afraid to draw on all resources when developing strategies for clients in difficult situations such as those often encountered in family and matrimonial law.