Seneca Castle, New York Divorce Lawyers

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Susan Kathleen Duke
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Livonia, NY Divorce Lawyer
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Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.
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Pittsford, NY Divorce Lawyer
18 years experience
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Julie Vaughn Mersereau
(585) 377-5487
Rochester, NY Divorce Attorney
32 years experience
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Carolyn Chase
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer
15 years experience
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David Scott Heier Esq
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Canandaigua, NY Divorce Lawyer. 37 years experience
(585) 358-0515 21 Sly Street
 Canandaigua, NY 14424
Divorce and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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Former Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years gaining extensive trial advocacy experience. Worked as the Assistant City Attorney for a suburban city in Franklin County practicing in Ohio municipal law. Entered private practice serving the needs of clients in a wide number of legal areas. My practice is now limited to Family Law matters and Divorce in New York state. Also licensed in Ohio.
Mark D. Hannan Esq.
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Victor, NY Divorce Lawyer. 4 years experience
(585) 869-1856 206 East Main Street
 Victor, NY 14564
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
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Stephen Aronson
Canandaigua, NY Divorce Attorney. 41 years experience
(585) 394-6500 10 Grove Dr
 Canandaigua, NY 14424
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
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Peter Olav Einset
Geneva, NY Divorce Lawyer. 33 years experience
(315) 789-9869 42 Castle St
 Geneva, NY 14456
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
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David Ettman
Seneca Falls, NY Divorce Attorney. 27 years experience
(315) 568-8199 115 Fall St
 Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Family
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Michael Ralph Miller
Newark, NY Divorce Lawyer. 24 years experience
(315) 331-1919 211 West Ave
 Newark, NY 14513
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
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Lisa DiPoala Haber
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Syracuse, NY Divorce Attorney. 27 years experience
(315) 426-1648 217 Montgomery Street
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Divorce, Appeals, Family and Insurance Claims
Syracuse University College of Law
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New York attorney Lisa DiPoala Haber is smart, tough, experienced and committed to the success of your case. Her practice areas include divorce, child custody and support, civil litigation, and appeals. She has handled both contested and uncontested divorces and cases involving alimony (also called “spousal support” or “maintenance”) and equitable distribution, as well as child custody and child support petitions. Attorney Lisa DiPoala Haber also handles related issues, such as enforcement and modification of post-divorce judgments, including enforcement and modification of custody, visitation and child support, and enforcement of spousal maintenance awards. In civil litigation, Lisa...
Alexander Korotkin
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer. 22 years experience
(585) 419-5714 70 Linden Oaks, 3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Family
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I have been practicing law in Rochester, New York, and nearby towns for the past 13 years. I concentrate my practice in matrimonial and family law. I counsel my clients on divorce, separation, custody, relocation, child support, adoption, premarital and postmarital agreements. More specifically, I assist my clients with such matters as: * Adoption * Alimony/Maintenance * Annulments * Child Abuse * Child Custody * Child Support * Child Support Enforcement * Dependency Proceedings * Divorce * Domestic Partnerships * Domestic Violence Orders * Family Court Proceedings * Family Law * Fertility and Surrogacy * Foreign Adoption * Foster Care * Grandparent Custody & Visitation Rights * Grandparent Rights * Guardianship * Name Change * Parental Rights * Paternity * Postnuptial Agreements *...
Robert Friedman
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Rochester, NY Divorce Attorney. 38 years experience
(800) 729-4571 70 Linden Oaks
3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Hamline University
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My Law Firm Partner and I have been working with Buffalo and WNY residents for almost four decades. So we're not surprised when clients tell us that we've helped a member of their family or neighbor in the past. We have offices in: Buffalo NY Rochester NY Akron NY Williamsville NY Batavia NY West Seneca NY Niagara Falls NY And our expertise is wide - just take a look at our practice areas and how we can help you. BUFFALO AREA PERSONAL INJURY & ACCIDENTS * Highway Accident: * Industrial Accident: * Jet Ski Accident:...
(800) 729-4571 70 Niagara Street
 Buffalo, NY 14202
(800) 729-4571 7510 Porter Road
 Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(800) 729-4571 8207 Main Street
Suite 13
 Williamsville, NY 14221
(800) 729-4571 3686 Seneca Street
 West Seneca, NY 14224
(800) 729-4571 113 Main Street
Suite 3
 Batavia, NY 14020
(716) 542-5444 74 Main Street
 Akron, NY 14001
Liam G.B. Murphy
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Groton, NY Divorce Attorney. 28 years experience
(877) 212-4722 170 Main Street
 Groton, NY 13073
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
New York University School of Law
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My firm has offices both in Groton and in Ithaca, New York. We serve clients in Tompkins, Cortland and Cayuga counties. I am a lawyer with twenty years of practice experience in both state and federal courts. With an undergraduate honors degree from Brown University that included study at the London School of Economics, and a law degree from New York University and admissions to the bars of New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware, I have successfully advised both individuals and businesses in complex situations. Those successes include helping separating parents resolve their finances and create a stable environment...
(877) 212-4722 109 East Seneca Street
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Emanuel N. Mouganis
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Brockport, NY Divorce Lawyer.
(585) 637-2123 62 Main Street
 Brockport, NY 14420
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
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Emanuel N. Mouganis is the principal attorney of his firm and was born and raised in Brockport, New York and has a strong reputation for providing quality legal services in Western New York. Emanuel N. Mouganis holds a Juris Doctor and has also received an advanced Masters of Law degree from SUNY Buffalo Law School. While in both law and graduate law school, Emanuel N. Mouganis was elected to the Student Bar Association. Prior to forming his own firm, Emanuel N. Mouganis was nominated for a Judicial Clerkship in Circuit Court. Emanuel N. Mouganis has also served as a...
Susan Kathleen Duke
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Livonia, NY Divorce Lawyer. 21 years experience
(585) 346-3220 3407 Rochester Road
 Livonia, NY 14480
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Domestic Violence and Family
Thomas Jefferson School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
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Attorney concentrating in family law and bankruptcy, including divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support.
Lawrence Krieger
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer. 26 years experience
(585) 325-2640 510 Clinton Square
 Rochester, NY 14604
Divorce, Consumer, Criminal and Family
Boston University
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I brought the first lawsuit seeking to take down the City of Rochester's red light cameras system as an unconstitutional cash grab. Lawrence Krieger vs. City Of Rochester. I am not afraid to take on City Hall or any opponent in court. I put that same passion and experience into fighting for my clients' legal rights. I earned my Juris Doctorate degree from Boston University - School of Law (consistently ranked as one of the top law schools in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report). Please mention the Justia.com website when contacting my office...
Jeannie D. Michalski Esq.
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Pittsford, NY Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience
(585) 351-2500 7 State St
 Pittsford, NY 14534
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
University of Dayton School of Law
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Jeannie D. Michalski, Esq., is a private attorney with offices in Monroe and Livingston County, as well as the Conflict Defender of Livingston County, NY. Ms. Michalski graduated magna cum laude from Nazareth College and attended the University of Dayton School of Law. She was awarded a community service scholarship. She began her legal career by serving as a judicial clerk and interning at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester. Ms. Michalski has since practiced law in New York State for over ten years. Ms. Michalski served as an Assistant District Attorney in Monroe County for seven years,...
(585) 351-2500 5579 E Avon Lima Rd
P.O. Box 172
 Avon, NY 14414
Michael Ranzenhofer
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer. 37 years experience
(585) 377-5504 70 Linden Oaks
3rd Floor
 Rochester, NY 14625
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo
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My name is Mike Ranzenhofer. I assist residents of the Buffalo and WNY area with their legal needs in three specific practice areas. They are: * Injury Law * Divorce and Family Law * DWI and other Crimes I am one of the managing partners of Friedman & Ranzenhofer. Our firm has been helping Buffalo and WNY area folks since the late 1950's so it's likely we've helped a family member or friend in the past. In fact, we're told numerous times weekly just that. Area residents come to us for help for...
(716) 631-9999 70 Niagara Street
 Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 332-7106 534 Delaware Ave
 Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 542-5444 2768 Niagara Falls Blvd
 Niagara Falls, NY 14221
(585) 343-0746 113 Main Street
 Batavia, NY 14021
Jonathan Ogden Tate
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Liverpool, NY Divorce Lawyer. 31 years experience
(315) 506-6668 8244 Beehive Circle
 Liverpool, NY 13090
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
St. John's University School of Law
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Roberta K Feldman
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Rochester, NY Divorce Attorney. 36 years experience
(585) 218-8620 625 Panorama Trail
Building One, Suite 240
 Rochester, NY 14625
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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ROBERTA K. FELDMAN is a partner in the firm of Gray & Feldman with offices in Penfield, New York. Her practice includes divorce, family law and real estate. Ms. Feldman is a member of the New York State Bar and Monroe County Bar Associations including their respective Family Law Committees as well as the Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys where she served on the Judicial Evaluation Committee. DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW Ms. Feldman applies her extensive knowledge and experience to assist clients during the difficult period of marriage dissolutions, including divorce and legal separation. Her...
Julie Vaughn Mersereau
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Rochester, NY Divorce Attorney. 32 years experience
(585) 377-5487 95 Allens Creek Rd, Bldg 2 Ste 123
 Rochester, NY 14618
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
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JULIE V. MERSEREAU, ESQ. focuses her practice on Collaborative Family Law and Divorce Mediation. MEDIATION provides assistance to couples as they negotiate towards the resolution of divorce, separation, reconciliation, parenting and other family issues. Mediation is a cooperative settlement process entered into voluntarily. The mediator acts as a neutral professional who helps the participants make practical, informed decisions to resolve their differences. This process encourages the participants to reach a voluntary agreement that is mutually satisfactory. The goal is to accomplish a “win – win” outcome wherein both parties have their needs and goals addressed and are “okay”...
Daniel Anthony Testa III
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Auburn, NY Divorce Attorney. 13 years experience
(315) 255-3368 39 William Street
Suite 205
 Auburn, NY 13021
Divorce, Family, Probate and Real Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo
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I am a general practice attorney concentrating in Real Estate Law, Estate Planning and Administration, Family Law including Divorce and Uncontested Divorce and Criminal Law. Based in Auburn, New York the I service all of Central New York and the Fingerlakes Region including Cayuga, Onondaga, Seneca, Tompkins, Cortland and Oswego counties. I am a client focused Attorney. When you choose me to represent you you can rest assured that your matter will always take top priority and never get lost in the fray. My Office is dedicated to client satisfaction and customer service. In addition most services are...
Richard W. Gunger
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Auburn, NY Divorce Attorney. 28 years experience
(315) 253-2288 5 Court St
 Auburn, NY 13021
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
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Karen Beth Carpenter
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Liverpool, NY Divorce Attorney. 23 years experience
(315) 453-4282 716 7th North St
 Liverpool, NY 13088
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Syracuse University College of Law
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Heather Leigh Youngman
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Syracuse, NY Divorce Lawyer.
(315) 492-4700 507 Plum Street
Suite 103
 Syracuse, NY 13204
Divorce and Family
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Heather is an Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC, where her practice focuses on civil litigation, and family and matrimonial law. Heather came to Tully Rinckey PLLC after working at another Syracuse law firm, where she focused primarily on federal court appellate litigation. She additionally worked as a law clerk at two of Buffalo’s top litigation firms, where she assisted with a variety of civil and criminal matters. She is admitted to practice law in New York State and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York. Heather’s other professional experience includes working as a journalist, editor,...
Carolyn Chase
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer. 15 years experience
(585) 662-8836 2480 Browncroft Boulevard, Suite 126
 Rochester, NY 14625
Divorce and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
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Since 2002, Carolyn L. Chase, Esq.’s practice focus has been on Family and Matrimonial Law. Her extensive advocacy for children, her experience handling domestic violence issues, paternity, adoption, neglect and abuse, and her familiarity with the courts in Monroe and the surrounding counties are just a few of the reasons why clients seek her out.
Lourdes Pilar Rosario
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Syracuse, NY Divorce Attorney. 7 years experience
(315) 362-2639 311 Montgomery Street, Suite 1
 Syracuse, NY 13202
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Albany Law School and Albany Law School
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If what you seek is an attorney in Syracuse, New York, who is accessible, experienced, knowledgeable and dependable, you’ve reached the right one. Lourdes’s practice is primarily in family and divorce. Through her practice, Lourdes has represented countless individuals and helped families navigate the often complex family law issues. Her clients receive the attention to detail, legal knowledge, and aggressive legal representation they deserve and have come to expect. In fact, as a result of her diligent and zealous efforts and dedication, Lourdes and her clients share long term and professional relationships.
Mark Claude Chauvin-Bezinque
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer. 23 years experience
45 Exchange Blvd., Suite 1000
 Rochester, NY 14614
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State University of New York - Buffalo
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Mr. Bezinque assists his clients in their transition from their current relationship and into their new lives, helping them achieve a lasting resolution that meets their core needs related to their family, financial security, individual privacy and personal dignity.
Rory Durkin Gilhooley
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Syracuse, NY Divorce Lawyer. 15 years experience
(315) 472-8533 250 Harrison St Ste 500
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Free ConsultationDivorce
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Stephen Michael Kelley
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Geneseo, NY Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience
(585) 519-4387 131 Main Street
Suite 7
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Divorce, Elder, Family and Real Estate
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Practice areas - Family Law and Divorce, Elderlaw (asset preservation) and a general civil practice.
Peter Harrison Baker
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Dundee, NY Divorce Lawyer. 38 years experience
(607) 243-5416 9 Main Street
P.O. Box 7
 Dundee, NY 14837
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Criminal
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Steven Paquette
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Syracuse, NY Divorce Lawyer. 37 years experience
(315) 422-1500 1 Lincoln Ctr # 1000
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Divorce and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
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Steve is highly regarded by his peers, and highly rated in the field of litigated and collaborative divorce. Member of the prestigious AAML, President of CNY Collaborative Practice Group, with 37 years experience assisting families in need.
Sharon Marie Sulimowicz
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Ithaca, NY Divorce Attorney. 21 years experience
(607) 256-0727 118 N Tioga St
Suite 202
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Divorce, Business, Employment and Family
Villanova University
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Anthony Nicholas Elia
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Ithaca, NY Divorce Lawyer. 16 years experience
(607) 273-4200 215 East State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6435
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Divorce, Appeals, Business and Family
SUNY Buffalo Law School
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Anthony N. Elia is an Associate in Miller Mayer’s Litigation and Matrimonial Law practice groups. Mr. Elia focuses his practice on state and federal litigation, mainly in business, intellectual property, and matrimonial matters. Prior to joining Miller Mayer, Mr. Elia practiced in New York City for twelve years, the last five as a solo practitioner. Mr. Elia is admitted to the bar of the State of New York as well as the United States District Court for the Western, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York. He received his J.D. from SUNY Buffalo School of Law...
James Miller
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Ithaca, NY Divorce Lawyer. 38 years experience
(607) 273-4200 215 East State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6435
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Divorce, Family and Real Estate
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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Mr. Miller is one of the founding partners of Miller Mayer, LLP. Mr. Miller’s practice is concentrated in the areas of matrimonial law and real estate. Mr. Miller has earned a reputation as one of Ithaca’s premier matrimonial attorneys with extensive trial experience. In addition to his work with Miller Mayer, Mr. Miller has also taught at Ithaca College, was the City Prosecutor for the City of Ithaca, was an Assistant District Attorney for Tompkins County and has served on the board of directors of several not-for-profit organizations.
Joseph Gordon
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer. 41 years experience
(585) 381-1400 1699 Creek Street
 Rochester, NY 14625
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Brooklyn Law School
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Forty years' experience (including a previous six-year clerkship in Monroe County Supreme Court and work as a Matrimonial Referee). Now working closely in private practice with clients in Family Law matters, including Divorce, Custody and Visitation, Child Support Modification and Enforcement, Grandparent Visitation and Inter-State and International custody issues. A member of the Monroe County, New York State and American Bar Associations.
Emily Rockett
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Ithaca, NY Divorce Attorney. 4 years experience
(607) 273-4200 215 East State Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 6435
 Ithaca, NY 14850
Divorce, Employment, Family and Landlord Tenant
Cornell University
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Ms. Rockett focuses her practice on general civil litigation, primarily in business, landlord/tenant, and matrimonial matters. Ms. Rockett also practices in the areas of labor and employment law. Prior to joining Miller Mayer, Ms. Rockett was an associate at Sayles & Evans in Elmira, New York where, in addition to practicing in the area of general civil litigation, she assisted school district clients with a wide variety of Education Law matters.
David Kaplan
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Penfield, NY Divorce Attorney. 39 years experience
(585) 330-2222 2129 Five Mile Line Road
 Penfield, NY 14526
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Business and Consumer
State University of New York - Buffalo
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I have been practicing law in Monroe County, New York and the western New York area for the past 8 years. Prior to Monroe County, my experience includes the following: private practice in the State of Maryland, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the firm of Clegg and Kaplan in Kingston, New York. I handle family law matters (such as divorce, separation, and QDROs), injuries, consumer law (such as harassment by debt collectors, deceptive practices, consumer class actions, and foreclosure defense), contracts, civil litigation, appeals, and other matters.
Gilberto Ricardo Perez
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer. 31 years experience
(585) 325-4732 30 W Broad St
Suite 203
 Rochester, NY 14614
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Randolph Meyer
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Geneseo, NY Divorce Attorney. 43 years experience
(585) 243-1010 29 Main St.
 Geneseo, NY 14454
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
Northwestern U Sch Of Law
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Paul E. Meyer
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Rochester, NY Divorce Attorney.
(585) 546-2350 45 Exchange Blvd., #1000
 Rochester, NY 14614
Divorce and Family
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Dennis Lerner
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Syracuse, NY Divorce Lawyer. 34 years experience
(315) 473-0063 430 E Genesee St
 Syracuse, NY 13202
Divorce and Family
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Edward J Leichtner
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Rochester, NY Divorce Lawyer.
(585) 225-6890 2450 West Ridge Road
Suite 305
 Rochester, NY 14626
Divorce, DWI, Family and Real Estate
Albany Law School
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