Katharine G. Kelly

Katharine G. Kelly

also known as Katharine Kelly Heinle

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wellesley, MA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

20 Walnut Street, Suite 101, Wellesley, MA

About Katharine

Biography

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Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 18 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Kelly & Murstein Family Law LLC

20 Walnut Street, Suite 101, Wellesley, MA, 02481

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Katharine G. Kelly's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by MD | July 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended Effective Divorce Attorney

I hired Kate based on a referral from a work colleague who had hired her firm to manage his contentious divorce, and I would recommend her team to anyone in need of a divorce. Kate was practical, thorough and tough when needed. She did not get bogged down in the minutiae and really helped me focus on... the big picture. Simply put, she steered me towards the most effective and cost-efficient solutions by being realistic about when to hold my ground and when to compromise. Kate, and her team, were communicative and easy to contact. I was never ignored for weeks on end and Kate was also available post-divorce when issues arose.

Posted by Katy | June 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hiring Attorney Kelly Was Hands Down Best Decision That I Have Ever Made

I have been involved in an extremely contentious and complicated divorce & custody matter over the past 4 1/2 years. The odds that I faced were almost insurmountable, as I was on the losing end of a devastating ruling on this matter from 2 1/2 years ago. 2 years ago I made the best decision in my lif...e and hired Attorney Kelly. She was a fierce and strategic mediator and was able to settle issues that I had never dreamed we could settle. No one was able to settle these issues in the past. Those issues that we were not able to settle through mediation did not intimidate her, and we headed into a trial. She was tough, tenacious, quick thinking, thorough, and had all of her ducks in a row before the trial began. She knew the ins and outs of the four years of my case and had an extraordinary knowledge of the case law, giving me a real advantage. I felt like my case was important to her, she understood that the results of the case would impact the rest of my life, and this made my victories her victories too. More than anything I appreciate how available she made herself to me, and her extraordinary capacity for empathy. I was able to focus on my family during this extremely trying time because I knew that she was dedicated to & focused on my case. Hire Attorney Kelly. She gets results that are life-changing!

Posted by Natalie | April 18, 2019 | Family

Highly Recommend

I contacted Attorney Kelly when I was in MA on vacation and learned I had been sued by a family member. I called Attorney Kelly in the hope that she would represent me in my civil matter. She informed me that she solely practiced family law, but she took the time out of her day to provide me with ref...errals and even personally reached out to some of her colleagues in an effort to help me. She was the FIRST attorney out of many that even answered my call. Not only did she listen to my issue, she offer to help find someone to represent me and even followed up later that evening via text to ensure I had retained an attorney to represent me. Attorney Kelly was not getting paid to help me, yet she helped me and treated me as if I were a client. I wanted to share my experience as I believe Attorney Kelly went above and beyond for me and I would recommend her to anyone in need of an attorney.

Katharine Kelly

Replied last April 18, 2019

Natalie: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am happy to hear you found counsel to assist you with your civil matter- you are in good hands! Kate

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Thorough and dependable

Katharine helped me through a very difficult time in my life. She fought hard for me and was always extremely responsive. Through her persistence and throrough attention to details, I was very satisfied with the results of the proceedings. I always felt that I was in good hands with Katharine and wou...ld have no hesitation in recommending her services.

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Katharine G. Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ariela Gragg

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Attorney Kelly as opposing counsel on a highly contentious divorce. Attorney Kelly is a highly effective advocate and trial attorney who keeps the needs of her clients and their families at the forefront of her mind throughout the process. She is a skilled negotiator and can handle complex financial matters. I recommend Attorney Kelly whenever I am unable to take a case because I know that person will be in good hands."

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Heather Bialonczyk

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Kelly is an experienced, skilled attorney who is fully committed to her clients. She is an excellent litigator who brings compassion, knowledge, and relentless effort to each and every one of her cases. I would highly recommend her without hesitation."

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Dea Coka

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kelly is a compassionate and experienced litigator. I have consulted with Attorney Kelly on complex legal issues in the past and have been impressed by her knowledge and expertise in family law. She is a valued colleague in the legal community and I would highly recommend Attorney Kelly in any divorce or family law matter."

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Nicholas Halks

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Attorney Kelly is a tremendous advocate. She works very very hard to achieve results. We have been on multiple contested matters and found her to be very professional yet assertive for her client. I recommend Attorney Kelly! She is a real leader."

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Edwin Howard

Mediation lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kelly is a highly skilled and well respected attorney in the community, I would recommend her to anyone seeking a divorce mediation."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Best Divorce Lawyer, Expertise

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Best Family Lawyers in Boston, Expertise

2019

Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Cleint's Choice, Avvo

2018

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney / Owner, Kelly Family Law LLC

Associations

2019 - Present

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Member

2019 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

Women's Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.

Member

2018 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce

Wife was granted $1,000 in alimony per week with husband paying additional monthly expenses.

Guardianship

Permament guardianship granted until the child turns 18 years old.

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Education

2007

New England Law Boston

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Boston College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

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