David A. Kellem

David A. Kellem

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hingham, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Domestic Violence ... +4 more

100 Recreation Park Dr, Suite 201, Hingham, MA

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

I help clients as an attorney and mediator in all aspects of Divorce and Family Law practice, including custody, child support, alimony, asset division, unmarried parents, parenting plans, restraining orders, and divorce financial strategies.

34 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 44 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1981

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C.

100 Recreation Park Dr, Suite 201, Hingham, MA, 02043-4243

Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C.

180 Wells Avenue, Suite 300, Newton, MA, 02459

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David A. Kellem's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Lou | December 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smooth Divorce

“David Kellem and his team guided me through one of the most challenging times of my life when I was getting divorced. From the first phone call to final closure he was not only a seasoned, savvy attorney but a friend who educated and comforted me through a very confusing process. From helpin...g me gather all my assets, to explaining negotiations, David made everything clear and understandable and did it in a calming, friendly manner. No divorce is easy but he made it far smoother than I could have expected. I hope I don’t need his divorce services again but I can’t recommend him enough to those who do. Thanks David!” -Lou L.

Posted by John | November 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life Saver

My divorce situation was quite difficult both technically and emotionally. David handled my uneasy state with compassion and firm, calm guidance. His response to aggressive and extremely negative, dirty tactics from my wife's lawyer was a "take the high road" position of a superb gentleman, and con...trolling the situation with intelligence and inner calm. David's self-assured, yet never arrogant, demeanor combined with his tremendous communication skills (personally and professionally) literally saved my life and those things most important to me. I will always be thankful to know David personally and grateful for his most excellent work on my behalf.

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David A. Kellem's Lawyer Endorsements

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Renee Mahoney

Family lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"David is a smart and talented attorney, as well as a gifted mediator. David commits himself 100% to each of his cases and especially enjoys helping clients mediate their family law differences. David's experience, ethics and wisdom have been an invaluable resource to me, as his associate."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certified Family Mediator, Mass Council on Family Mediation

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Principal Attorney + Mediator, David Kellem Law Group, P.C.

2004 - 2012

Principal Mediator, Mediation Solultions Incorporated

1987 - 2013

Partner, Attorney, Kellem & Kellem, LLP

1983 - 1987

Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office

1982 - 1983

Associate, Goldstein, Feldman and Healy

1981 - 1982

Law Clerk to Justice Joseph R. Weisberger, Rhode Island Supreme Court

Associations

2017 - Present

Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

Member

2016 - Present

Vesta Redefining Divorce

Admitted Network Professional

2016 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2003 - Present

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Vice President and Board of Directors

1987 - Present

Plymouth County Bar Association

Member

Education

1981

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Georgetown University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1974

Hull High School

Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2017

Vesta Divorce Retreat

Legal Aspects and Processes of Divorce

2017

MCLE Mediation Training

Listening Deeply to Clients

2017

Insight Divorce Financial Symposium

The Power of the Post-Divorce Budget

2017

Financial Professional Workshop

Diving Deep into the Mass Child Support Guidelines

2016

MCFM Professional Workshop

Buy the Numbers?: The Problem of the Self Employed Client in Mediation

2014

MCFM Professional Workship

Wounded in Love, Welcomed in Mediation

Publications

2017

2015

Family Mediation Quarterly The Amygdala Diaries

2013

Family Mediation Quarterly Busy Being Born: Bob Dylan's Notes on Mediation

Languages

English

Activity

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