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Katherine J. Bestine

8.3

Excellent

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Marriage / Prenuptials
  • 50% Litigation

Contact Information

  • COHEN & LOMBARDO,p.c.
    343 Elmwood Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14213
    Office: 716-881-3010
    Fax: 716-881-2755
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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“Unprofessional and sloppy attorney”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 2011-01-20 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I used Ms. Bestine for a divorce proceeding that was almost complete. She had court orders that she never filed on several occasions which cost me... more
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2 star rating

“worst experience ever”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 2007-07-08 over 4 years ago.

Client Review: I was a client for Ms Bestine. There was never a time when she would return my calls, and i didnt call very often, only in an emergency situation.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Stephen Boyd

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Stephen Boyd , Buffalo (NY), About 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

22 years since Katherine J. Bestine was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New York Currently registered 1990 05/21/2011

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

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Dayton School of Law Law 1989
State University of New York, College at Buffalo (Buffalo State College) 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Lawyer of the Year Women Lawyers of Western New York 2005

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairman Erie County Bar Association ,Young Lawyers Committee 1994-1996
Member American Bar Association
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