Jenny A Daniell

Jenny A Daniell

4.8
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 41 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Amherst, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family, Employment & Labor

30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA

About Jenny

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Where possible, l try to settle cases using a firm but collaborative style so as resolve issues positively for my clients, their children, and to keep financial and emotional expenses down. I also am an experienced litigator. I also mediate many divorces. I also practice collaborative law.

41 years

40%
Mediation 30%

I have been mediating divorces, custody, same sex marriage, paternity, support, parenting schedules, marital problems issues since 1992.

35 years

30%
Family 20%

Where possible, l try to settle cases using a firm but collaborative style so as resolve issues positively for my clients, their children, and to keep financial and emotional expenses down. I have almost 30 years experience resolving parenting, custody, support, complex financial issues, same sex marriage issues, domestic violence, and other family law issues. I also am an experienced litigator. I also mediate many divorces. I also practice collaborative law.

41 years

20%
Employment and Labor 10%

I litigate discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment and many other employment issues.

41 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 41 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

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Location

Jenny A. Daniell

30 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA, 01002-2155

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Jenny A Daniell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Matthew, Real client | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

rebuttal to the 1-star review.

I am sorry that my wife chose to write the preavuse one star review. Such untrue statements about my attorney, while in the middle of a contested divorce! My experience with Attorney Jenny Daniell has be wonderful! I was ready to just roll over and give up everything. Jenny has been 100% honest and ...caring for me the entire time. not once has she ever been deceptive or dishonest. From the start she has been pushing for my rights and for an easier, less expensive way to bring an end to the unnecessary squabbling. The first thing she suggested was mediation. the affordable and compassionate way for separation. 8 months later, were still bickering or meaningless things, while our children suffer the consequences. In Closing. Attorney Daniell is caring understanding and extremely qualified attorney always looking out for the best interest of her clients and families. 10 STARS

Posted by Kira | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

After dozens of calls to attorneys in my area I was starting to feel hopeless in my desire to file for divorce. Most attorneys turned my case away knowing that it was going to be high conflict. I left Jenny a message and she called me within the hour. She IMMEDIATLY came up with a plan for my divorce... and custody case, asking me what my ultimate outcome was. Jenny has worked above and beyond to make that happen and keeps up with my constant questions and makes sure that the best deal was presented, while always keeping my best interest in mind. Attorney Daniell is well versed with Domestic Violence victims and made sure my experience through the court was as easy as possible, and handled with grace. Jenny Daniell has been the light at the end of the tunnel for my situation, and I am so thankful for her. My favorite thing about Attorney Daniell is that she is straight to the point, and wastes no time at all. She knows that she is there to get a job done, and she does a great job at it. If you are looking for an attorney that will make sure you are heard, and will go to bat for you at every opportunity- she is your person. Thank you so much Jenny for the amazing representation.

Posted by Olatunde | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional Attorney

Jenny Daniell is a professional, empathetic, and a fierce attorney. She is a timely communicator, and each conversation was both productive and informative. She was able to identify difficulties and provide potential solutions. Jenny set realistic expectations but did not shy away from doing exactly... what I wanted. She utilized my strengths to better advocate for me in my custody case. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Beth | September 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Lawyer and a Friend

In January 2012, I met with Jenny to discuss my desire to end my Marriage of 18 years. I immediately felt comfortable and completely at ease going over the history of my marriage. That discussion was not an easy one for me to have. Not only had I been and still currently being abused by my husband t...he entire marriage, but our 11 year old daughter was now a victim too. I expressed my worry and fear for our safety and our lives. Jenny was very understanding, compassionate, reassuring and very knowledgeable about going through with the divorce. I hired Jenny that day. She was the type of lawyer I was truly hoping for over the many years of planning my divorce. Jenny got the ball rolling right away with my case. As I knew would happen, my divorce was messy and drawn out for over a year, due to my now Ex-husband, refusal to grant my divorce petition. Jenny was not only their for me as my attorney, but she was also there for my daughter and myself on a personal level. Jenny was not just a Lawyer, she is was a friend. A few years later, I contacted Jenny for her help again with my Ex-husband. Not only was Jenny more then willing to help me, but also remembered me after my divorce 5 years prior. How may Lawyer's would actually remembered a client whom they have not seen in 5 years? So again, Jenny got to work right away. I should also mention We won both cases involving my Ex-husband. Jenny is simply an a outstanding Lawyer, and I truly consider Jenny a friend. She has been and continues to be there for me and my daughter. Thank you Jenny for all you have done and continue to do for us. I recommend Attorney Jenny A Daniell to everyone I know or anyone in need of an outstanding Lawyer and wonderful person.

Posted by Alan | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Representation

Jenny did an excellent job working through my complicated post-divorce situation. She is a very good listener and takes the time to truly understand her client and their situation. Very good representation and a very good communicator.

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Kathleen Moore

Family lawyer | Mar 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Daniell's is to be admired for her dedication to the representation of her clients."

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Jonathan Abbott

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is calm and straight forward. She listens. When clients wander afield, she brings us back deftly. She gets the results done without ranting. I say this as a former client."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Certification, Divorce Mediation Training Associates

2004

The David Burres Civil Liberties Award, American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts

1991

Certification, The Mediation Program, University of Massachusetts

Work Experience

1992 - 1993

staff attorney, Western Massachusetts Legal Services

1986 - 1990

Partner, Goldstein & Patchen

1984 - 1986

Associate Attorney, The Law Office of Jose Espinoza

1978 - 1981

Writer and researcher, The Institute for Social Research

Associations

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Chair

2007 - Present

Hampshire/Franklin County Collaborative Bar Association

Chair

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

Member

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Franklin County Bar Association

Member

Hampshire County Bar Association

Member

Education

1984

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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