Hillen Druek, PLLC has received the 2026 ELA Award for Best Divorce Firm, presented by Expert Law Attorneys. The award recognizes the Islandia, New York firm for guiding clients through divorce with skill and care.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Hillen Druek, PLLC Earned the Recognition
Hillen Druek, PLLC is a boutique matrimonial and family law firm serving Suffolk County, Nassau County and all of Long Island, with offices in Islandia, Westhampton Beach and Carle Place. The practice began in 2010 as part of Vlahadamis & Hillen, LLC, where Founding Partner Evans M. Hillen led the matrimonial and family law department before founding Hillen Law, PLLC. The firm took the Hillen Druek name in 2025 when Managing Partner Brandon M. Druek joined, and Of Counsel Catherine C. DeSanto adds nearly three decades of legal experience.
Together the attorneys bring more than thirty years of combined experience to contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, paternity and parental rights, grandparents’ rights, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, modification and enforcement, and QDROs. They have particular experience in high-asset divorce and the division of retirement accounts, including LIRR and MTA pensions. The firm explains clients’ rights in plain language, sets realistic expectations, and pursues negotiated resolutions while staying prepared for court.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a divorce, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Hillen Druek, PLLC has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Islandia and throughout New York.