Karen M Duffy

Karen M Duffy

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Longmeadow, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Abuse ... +4 more

175 Dwight Road, Suite 302, Longmeadow, MA

About Karen

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I handle cases in all aspects of family law including but not limited to: adoptions, divorce, child support, child custody, visitation, sposual support, paternity, guardianships of minors, and restraining orders. I am also accept appointments from the Probate Court through the CHildren's Law Project to represent minor child in custody cases.

22 years

50%
Child Custody 15%

Custody of minor children is often the most difficult issue when parents seperate. I have handled numerous custody disputes (including several trials) with the compassion and conviction to ensure that my client's parental rights are recognized to the fullest extent possible.

22 years

15%
Child Abuse 10%

I have represented both parents and children in Care and Protection Proceedings in the juvenile court when the Department of Children and Families removes children from the care of one or both parents. I either try to work with or fight against DCF to ensure that my clients get a result they are satisfied with.

20 years

10%
Child Support 10%

With the new child support guidelines that went into effect on January 1, 2009, it is important to know what your rights are relative to these changes. It may be financially beneficial to review the guidelines to determine if the amount paid/received should change

22 years

10%
Alimony 3%

22 years

3%
Marriage and Prenuptials 2%

I have prepared numerous prenuptial agreements and have litigated the validity of other prenuptial agreements

22 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Law Offices of Karen M Duffy

175 Dwight Road, Suite 302, Longmeadow, MA, 01106

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Karen M Duffy's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2009 | Child Custody

Cool, prepared, always ready with great advice!

When an amicable separation became a bitter divorce, Karen was always ready with great advice. We started miles apart on issues of child visitation, holidays, alimony and child support and I was certain we'd end up at an expensive trial. Karen saved me thousands by avoiding a court fight while still ...making sure I would have time with my kids. Thank you, Karen!

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Karen M Duffy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lance Chavin

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Pilon

Family lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable in the area of Divorce and Separation. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Christopher Mahoney

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 impressed by her ability to work for a solution that is good for her client, but also for the family that is involved. Karen has a razor sharp intellect that allows her to cut through the nonsense to the heart of the difficult issues that inevitably arise in contested family law cases. She has an incredible grasp on the law, as well as the ability to accurately apply it to whatever the situation may be. Her courtroom presence is impressive as well, as she is quick on her feet, and able to break down testimony that she hears from witnesses, and craft questions to draw out clear inconsistencies that serve her clients best interest. As an opposing attorney, Karen is easy to work with, prompt with discovery requests, and always willing to listen to proposals in the effort to settle a case before going through an expensive trial to her client."

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Claudette-Jean Girard

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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. She is empathic and understanding while aggressively representing her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Certificate of Appreciation, Senior Partners for Justice

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, Karen M. Duffy Attorney At Law

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Law Offices of Susan McFarlin

Associations

Hampden County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2009

Zonta Club of Springfield

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

To Move or Not to Move

Child was ordered to stay in Mass

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Education

2004

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Bay Path College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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