Saratoga Springs, New York Divorce Lawyers

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Kevin M. Colwell
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I’m an experienced New York divorce lawyer and dedicated to helping my clients at every stage of the divorce process. My practice includes simple and complex divorces, spousal support, child support, and child custody. Read More »
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J. Rochelle Cavanagh
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Successful & Experienced Lawyer! Protecting Your Rights & Best Interests!

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Michelle L. Haskin
Michelle L. Haskin
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Experienced and Effective New York State Divorce Attorney! Dedicated to You!

I exclusively practice in the field of matrimonial and family law. I have the experience and understanding needed to achieve the results you need! Visit my website to see case results or call for a consultation. Read More »
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Bruce J. Wagner
Bruce J. Wagner
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New York State Divorce Lawyer! Decades of Experience! Skilled Legal Advocacy!

I practice exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law. I am dedicated to advocating for the unique needs of those going through a divorce. Visit my website to see case results or call for a consultation. Read More »
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Barbara King
Barbara King
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New York Divorce Lawyer with 31 years experience

Barbara J. King is a partner with Tully Rinckey PLLC and concentrates her practice in the areas of Family and Matrimonial Law. After graduating Valedictorian of her class at John Jay University, Barbara earned her Juris... Read More »
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Kimberly B Allen
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Saratoga Springs, NY Divorce Lawyer with 27 years experience
(518) 583-7300 376 Broadway
Suite 211
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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Kimberly B. Allen opened her divorce and family law practice in 1995 in Garden City, Long Island. After ten successful years, she chose to relocate her home and her law office to enjoy the quality of life that the Capital Region offers.

Although she has extensive litigation experience in both Federal Courts and State Courts located on Long Island, the five boroughs of New York City, and Westchester, her practice concentrates in the Capital Region ranging from Colombia, Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Saratpga Counties through Fulton, Essex and Montgomery Counties up through Warren and Washington Counties.

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Elizabeth Fairbanks-Fletcher
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Saratoga Springs, NY Divorce Attorney with 14 years experience
(518) 581-8600 3257 Route 9, Suite 5
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Tax
Albany Law School
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Kelly Marie Curro
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Saratoga Springs, NY Divorce Lawyer with 26 years experience
358 Broadway
Suite 206
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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Kelly M. Curro has been a practicing Attorney for 23 years. She has varied experience in the general practice of law including civil litigation, criminal defense, real estate and business matters. Her active practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law benefits from her varied legal background to best serve the diverse needs of her clients. Ms. Curro represents clients in divorce, separation, custody, paternity, child and spousal support, property distribution, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and post-divorce issues such as enforcement and modification. Her goal is to assist clients to achieve clear and practical resolutions during...
Elena Jaffe Tastensen
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Saratoga Springs, NY Divorce Lawyer with 20 years experience
(518) 587-4419 358 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
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Julie Marie Frances
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Saratoga Springs, NY Divorce Lawyer with 12 years experience
(518) 587-6670 480 Broadway
Suite 214
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning
Albany Law School
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John James Poklemba
Saratoga Springs, NY Divorce Attorney with 43 years experience
(518) 581-9797 358 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Family
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Kurt Gerard Mausert
Saratoga Springs, NY Divorce Attorney with 30 years experience
(518) 587-5700 376 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
Franklin Pierce Law Cente
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Robert Maurice Kelly
Saratoga Springs, NY Divorce Lawyer with 25 years experience
(518) 587-7878 376 Broadway
 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
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Christopher N. Luhn
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Malta, NY Divorce Attorney with 33 years experience
(518) 884-0000 P.O. Box 8557
 Malta, NY 12020-8557
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Baltimore School of Law
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With 30 years of experience in preparing, planning and litigating conflicts between individuals, Chris Luhn brings a complete hands-on attitude to bear in directing the course of your case. His result-oriented efforts put your legal problems front-and-center at every stage of your proceedings.

Chris is also committed to keeping you involved and never left “in the dark” about what is happening with your case. That is one of the reasons the firm employs a unique, safe, and secure client-accessible internet portal that allows you, the client, amazing electronic access to many of the critical contents your file, including encrypted scanned documents,...
Amy Jo Knussman
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Ballston Spa, NY Divorce Attorney with 16 years experience
(518) 884-0200 658 Malta Avenue
Suite 201
 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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Amy J. Knussman is a partner with DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC. Attorney Knussman is a graduate of Albany Law School and has been admitted to the New York State Bar since 2003. Ms. Knussman’s career began at The Donnellan Law Firm in 2001, while she was still attending Albany Law. After many years of hard work and dedication, Amy became a partner at DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC in January 2008. Amy focuses her practice in the areas of Matrimonial and Family Law and has been a member of the Saratoga County and Warren County Attorney for Children Panels...
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Jonathan D. Katz
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For 30 years I have worked diligently and successfully to help those going through a divorce. I am committed to protecting your rights and interests! Visit my website for client reviews. Call for a free consultation! Read More »
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Megan B. Van Aken
Megan B. Van Aken
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Dedicated New York Divorce Law Attorney! Skilled and Effective Advocacy!

I represent divorce clients with expertise. I will work tirelessly to protect the rights and interests that you and your family deserve! Visit my website for case results and more information. Call for a consultation! Read More »
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Teresa Donnellan
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Ballston Spa, NY Divorce Attorney with 27 years experience
(518) 884-0200 658 Malta Ave
Suite 201
 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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Teresa G. Donnellan is the managing partner of DONNELLAN & KNUSSMAN, PLLC. Attorney Donnellan is a graduate of Albany Law School and has more than 25 years experience in matrimonial and family law, both in litigated court proceedings and collaborative law matters. Teresa has been a member of the Saratoga County and Warren County Attorney for Children panels throughout her career in the Capital District and served as the Saratoga County Attorney for the Child Liaison. Teresa is an active member of multiple area organizations such as: the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, the Saratoga County Bar...
Laura Hoffman
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Clifton Park, NY Divorce Lawyer with 13 years experience
(518) 280-7715 636 Plank Road, Suite 209
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
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Eric Alan Tepper
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Glenville, NY Divorce Lawyer with 36 years experience
(518) 399-5400 113 Saratoga Road
 Glenville, NY 12302
Divorce and Family
The George Washington University Law School
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Michael Basile
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Schenectady, NY Divorce Lawyer with 35 years experience
(518) 374-3399 1430 Balltown Road
 Schenectady, NY 12309
Divorce, Family, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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After joining my firm in 1989, I became chairman of the department in 1992 and shortly thereafter a member of the law firm. I have administered the litigation department and handled the majority of the litigation files from inception to completion, including all the major litigation files in the office. The practice has involved representation for institutional and private clients in a number of areas of law. I have handled cases in both Federal and State Courts. Among the areas of law covered by the firm's litigation practice are the following: personal...
William Nealon
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Glens Falls, NY Divorce Attorney with 44 years experience
(518) 798-1727 591 Glen St
 Glens Falls, NY 12801
Divorce, Business, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
Albany Law School
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William J. Nealon III is an experienced attorney with over 35 years of service to the Greater Glens Falls community. The law firm is located in Glens Falls directly across from beautiful Crandall Park. We offer our clients and prospective client a broad spectrum of legal services including business formation and guidance, real property transactions including title insurance services, family and matrimonial law, estate planning and administration and personal injury and medical malpractice services. Our skilled and caring staff stands ready to meet your legal needs, now and in the future.
Tammy Arquette
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Clifton Park, NY Divorce Lawyer with 28 years experience
(518) 373-9300 990 Route 146
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
Albany Law School
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Tammy J. Arquette, Esq. has been practicing law in the Capital District and..beyond, including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Schoharie, Fulton and Montgomery Counties for over 20 years. Tammy J. Arquette is an experienced trial attorney, practicing primarily in the areas of divorce law, matrimonial law, family law, child custody, child support, paternity, separation agreements, and adoptions. Tammy J Arquette is also experienced in the areas of consumer bankruptcy law, vehicle and traffic law, DWI law, Real Estate including the purchase and sale of residential real estate, and criminal law.
Nikki Jo Moreschi
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Glens Falls, NY Divorce Attorney with 17 years experience
(518) 796-3992 7 Lexington Ave
 Glens Falls, NY 12801
Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Family
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Michael Belsky
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Clifton Park, NY Divorce Lawyer
(518) 371-1536 6 Chelsea Place
 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Traffic Tickets
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James B. Lesperance
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Ballston Spa, NY Divorce Lawyer with 27 years experience
(518) 257-0201 P.O. Box 139
 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Divorce and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
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Van Zwisohn
Ballston Spa, NY Divorce Lawyer with 35 years experience
(518) 884-4795 40 McMaster St
 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
Albany Law Sch, U Union
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Eleanor Decoursey
Schenectady, NY Divorce Attorney with 35 years experience
(518) 399-5400 113 Saratoga Rd
 Schenectady, NY 12302
Divorce and Family
New York Law School
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Richard Antokol
Schenectady, NY Divorce Attorney with 43 years experience
(518) 370-2500 514 State St
 Schenectady, NY 12305
Divorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
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John Serbalik
Mechanicville, NY Divorce Lawyer with 66 years experience
(518) 664-1840 44 N Main St
 Mechanicville, NY 12118
Divorce, Business, Family and Real Estate
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Jenifer Marcelle Wharton
Schenectady, NY Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience
(518) 399-5400 50 Highway 43
 Schenectady, NY 12302
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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Daniel Scott Martindale
Fort Edward, NY Divorce Lawyer with 22 years experience
(518) 746-2324 383 Broadway
 Fort Edward, NY 12828
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
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Kevin M. Colwell
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Albany, NY Divorce Attorney with 21 years experience
(518) 205-8208 200 Great Oaks Blvd.
Suite 224
 Albany, NY 12203
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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You deserve family law representation that is committed to you and which has the skills and experience to deliver the best possible results.

Facing a divorce or other type of family law matter on your own can be stressful and can create serious anxiety. We know what our clients are going through as they work through the family law matters they are confronting. This is why we focus on providing the most effective representation and the highest levels of personal service for our clients.

We know that ultimately people come to us for results. Our decades of combined experience negotiating and trying...
Jo Ann Shartrand
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Latham, NY Divorce Attorney with 34 years experience
(518) 786-3900 17 British American Blvd
 Latham, NY 12110
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Albany Law School
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EXPERIENCED, COMPETENT AND COMPASSIONATE DIVORCE ATTORNEY Moving forward towards separation and divorce can be a difficult and confusing time. Jo Ann Shartrand has the experience to guide you through the best legal process to meet your individual situation. She is an experienced Divorce and Family Law Attorney, but she also specializes in alternative dispute resolution options such as Collaborative Divorce and Divorce and Family Mediation. Choosing the best option for your divorce and separation is an important first step, so please contact Ms. Shartrand for a consultation to discuss all of the options for your individual...
Jennifer J. Corcoran
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Albany, NY Divorce Attorney with 20 years experience
(518) 218-7100 441 New Karner Road
 Albany, NY 12205
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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As a Partner and Consult Attorney at Tully Rinckey PLLC, Jennifer performs initial consultations for a wide range of legal matters, including those relating to family and matrimonial law, trusts and estates, civil litigation, real estate law and private sector employment law.

When performing consultations, Jennifer pulls from over 20 years of legal experience to assess potential and existing clients’ unique situations and provide guidance on how to move forward. At Tully Rinckey PLLC, she has concentrated her practice on family and matrimonial law, elder law, estate planning and real estate law. She has also handled bankruptcy, business law and private...
Michelle L. Haskin
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Albany, NY Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience
(518) 447-3383 677 Broadway
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 Albany, NY 12207
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Albany Law School
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Michelle practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law, concentrating on matrimonial and family law, custody, domestic violence, and interstate issues. She has extensive experience representing clients in both Supreme and Family Court.
Barbara King
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Albany, NY Divorce Lawyer with 31 years experience
(518) 218-7100 441 New Karner Road
 Albany, NY 12205
Divorce and Family
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Barbara J. King is a partner with Tully Rinckey PLLC and concentrates her practice in the areas of Family and Matrimonial Law. After graduating Valedictorian of her class at John Jay University, Barbara earned her Juris Doctor from the City University of New York at Queens College. She practiced on Long Island for several years before relocating to the Capital Region. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC Barbara held a principal role at a long-standing Capital Region law firm, where she focused her practice on Family and Matrimonial Law. Barbara has a well-established connection and commitment to the Capital Region through...
Kevin Francis McGarry
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Latham, NY Divorce Lawyer with 7 years experience
(518) 478-2101 10 Utica Avenue
 Latham, NY 12110
Divorce, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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General practice focusing on vehicle & traffic, residential real estate, contract negotiation, matrimonial, corporate formation & estate planning.
Megan B. Van Aken
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Albany, NY Divorce Lawyer with 19 years experience
(518) 447-3365 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Personal Injury
Albany Law School
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Megan B. Van Aken joined the firm in 2014 as a member of the matrimonial and family law department. Megan is an experienced civil litigator who has been practicing since 1999. She has focused her practice on matrimonial law, family court matters, plaintiff's personal injury, and civil defense.
Anthony J. Pietrafesa
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Albany , NY Divorce Attorney with 36 years experience
(518) 218-0851 1971 Western Avenue #181
 Albany , NY 12203
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Bankruptcy and Consumer
Syracuse University College of Law
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J. Rochelle Cavanagh
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Albany, NY Divorce Attorney with 9 years experience
(518) 447-3200 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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J. Rochelle Cavanagh joined McNamee Lochner P.C. in 2017, and works in the Family and Matrimonial Law practice group. Rochelle is an experienced civil litigator who has been practicing since 2009. She has focused her practice on matrimonial law, family court matters including custody, support and divorce actions.
Michael J. Catalfimo
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Albany, NY Divorce Lawyer with 33 years experience
(518) 465-3484 20 Corporate Woods Blvd.
 Albany, NY 12211
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
Boston College Law School
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Michael J. Catalfimo represents a diverse group of businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation and transactional matters involving Real Property Law, Creditors Rights, Business Law, Family Law, Trusts and Estates Law, Municipal Law, and Health Care Law. He is a Managing Director and the Chief Operating Officer of the Albany, New York law firm of Carter, Conboy, Case, Blackmore, Maloney & Laird, P.C. Mr. Catalfimo received his Juris Doctor Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Boston College Law School in 1985, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif National Legal Honor Society and received the Lewis...
Bruce J. Wagner
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Albany, NY Divorce Attorney with 34 years experience
(518) 447-3329 677 Broadway
#500
 Albany, NY 12207
Divorce, Appeals and Family
Albany Law School
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Bruce J. Wagner practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law, and represents clients in the negotiation and litigation of pre-nuptial agreements, separation and divorce. His areas of concentration include divorce; high net worth property cases; prenuptial agreements; interstate support; and international custody.

Bruce joined the firm in 1987, has been a principal since 1994, and chairs the firm's Matrimonial and Family Law Department. He also has a successful statewide appellate practice before the Appellate Divisions and the New York Court of Appeals. In January 2005, he began a two-year term as President of the American...
David M Siegal
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Albany, NY Divorce Lawyer with 42 years experience
(518) 431-1000 16 Corporate Woods Blvd
 Albany, NY 12211
Divorce, Business and Family
Albany Law School
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Our office consists of six people - 3 lawyers, two paralegals and one strictly clerical person. In addition to being a lawyer, I am and have been in various businesses, real estate development and ownership,and am an active pilot. We try to accomplish our client's goals in the least expensive and least adversairal way possible, but unfortunatley that is not always possible and thus we are fully equipped to litigate the result.
Mary Theresa Colwell
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Albany, NY Divorce Lawyer with 18 years experience
(518) 462-4242 20 Corporate Woods Boulevard
 Albany, NY 12211
Divorce, Family, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Albany Law School
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Mary T. Colwell (nee Pasqualino) graduated from Albany Law School of University in Albany, New York in 2001 with a concentration in Criminal Law. While at Albany Law School, Mary was a member of the Moot Court Board, the Women’s Law Caucus and Vice-President of the Italian-American Law Students Association. Ms. Colwell was admitted to the New Jersey State bar in December of 2001 and the New York State bar in January of 2002. She is also admitted in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the Northern District...
Leslie Silva
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Albany, NY Divorce Attorney with 10 years experience
(518) 245-6160 200 Great Oaks Blvd.
Ste. 224
 Albany, NY 12203
Divorce and Family
Western New England University School of Law
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Family Law Practitioner in Albany, New York. I have litigated all manner of divorce, child custody and child support cases. Specific experience in high net worth dissolution matters.
Anthony Gerard Buono
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Valatie, NY Divorce Attorney with 23 years experience
(518) 758-1979 1052 Kinderhook Street
Post Office Box 300
 Valatie, NY 12184
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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Anthony Buono is among the leading domestic relations attorneys in the Capital District. Since 1996 he has represented clients in the Family Courts and Supreme Courts of the Capital District. His practice is concentrated in domestic relations matters, including divorce and other family law matters.

In January 2015, Anthony Buono was admitted to the prestigious National Advocates as one of the Top 100 matrimonial Attorneys in New York State. He also is one of the few attorneys in the Capital District rated as Superb 10.0 by the online legal services website Avvo.

Anthony Buono is a cum laude graduate of both Albany...
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