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Karen M Duffy

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Divorce / Separation
8 years
15% Child Custody
8 years
10% Child Abuse
6 years
10% Family

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

55 State Street

Suite 204

Springfield, MA 01103

Office: 413-733-0600
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Languages Spoken

English

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My passion is helping others and I think that is why I became a lawyer...to help people through what is likely the most difficult time in their lives.

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3 reviews

“Cool, prepared, always ready with great advice!”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 2009-10-14 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: When an amicable separation became a bitter divorce, Karen was always ready with great advice. We started miles apart on issues of child visitation,... more

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“L.P.N. for Baystate”

Posted by: a Guardianship client, 2009-07-22 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Attorney Duffy got the results that I wanted for my family. It was a bumpy and often confusing process. Lawyers get a bad rap, but this one deserves... more

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2 endorsements

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Karen is a fantastic attorney. She is well prepared, and is a tireless advocate for her clients. I have had cases against her, and I am always... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Mahoney , Springfield (MA), Over 2 years ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Attorney Duffy for several years and have found her to be ethical, resourceful and very knowledgable.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Claudette-Jean Girard , Monson (MA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

License

7 years since Karen M Duffy was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts	Active	2004	01/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Karen M. Duffy Attorney At Law	2006–present
Attorney at Law Offices of Susan McFarlin	2005–2007

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Syracuse University College of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2004
Bay Path College	Legal Studies	BS - Bachelor of Science	2001

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Certificate of Appreciation	Senior Partners for Justice	2009

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Vice President	Zonta Club of Springfield	2007-2009
Member	Hampden County Bar Association

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Contribution

Reputation Level 10

Answers:	77	Legal Answers
	2	Best Answers
	19	Answers marked as good
Guides:	0	Legal Guides
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Cases

To Move or Not to Move

Outcome: Child was ordered to stay in Mass