Christina Marianne Killam

Christina Marianne Killam

also known as Christina Marianne Knopf

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Barnstable, MA
Practice Areas: Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

The Barnstable House, 3010 Main Street, Barnstable, MA

About Christina

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 90%

Representing clients involved in domestic relations litigation.

14 years

90%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Drafting and negotiating prenuptial, postnuptial and separation agreements for clients

14 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-275 per hour

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2012

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Killam & Killam, LLC

The Barnstable House, 3010 Main Street, Barnstable, MA, 02630

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Christina Marianne Killam's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

custody battle

I really can't say enough about Christina. I have been separated from my ex (never married) for over 10 years. It's been a constant battle trying to co parent our 3 children with him. He's dragged me to court with false accusations for years. I found Christina after the latest contempt he filed. ...I am very confident that this will be resolved and we can all move on with our lives. My children concerns and worries will finally be heard. It's an emotional time for me and she has a way of keeping me focused and calm. I couldn't get through this without her.

Posted by Erica | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hired divorce lawyer

Christina is currently my divorce lawyer. In the beginning of the process I was extremely overwhelmed, but her compassion and knowledge of divorce proceedings put me at ease. She has gone above and beyond what any lawyer is required to do. If you are looking for a divorce lawyer, then consult with Ch...ristina. You won’t be disappointed!

Posted by Kevin | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Attorney

I hired Christina to represent me in my contentious divorce. While the divorce is still going, I am fully confident in my representation. Christina has been there not only as an attorney, but also as a counselor and friend. She goes above and beyond to let you know that she truly cares, not just abou...t your case, but also about how you are doing. Humanity may be lost in much of society today, but it certainly isn't with Christina.

Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saving my alimony

My ex- husband sued me after paying my court ordered alimony for many years. One day after the new law stating that alimony can only be paid for as many years as the marriage, I got a summons to terminate all alimony and to sell the house I lived in that be both owned. I hired Attorney Knopf, who str...ung me along for 8 months, taking what little money I did have and some from my ex, then told me I should take the extremely small settlement that had been offered to me at the very beginning. When I asked her why she didn't advice me to take the settlement in the first place, she said " Don't you dare blame me for this".

Posted by Sylvie | July 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Christina is the cream of the crop! Her expertise, negotiation skills, professionalism and compassion are exceptional! I felt very confident and so comfortable with Christina during the entire process. After a very stressful experience with a previous divorce attorney I was immensely relieved to have... a positive experience. With mediation we were able to avoid a lengthy divorce in court and I received all that I was entitled to. Christina's assistant Deb is also exceptional with her expertise and diligence and helps to ease potential stress. I am incredibly grateful and feel so fortunate. They are the dream team!

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Christina Marianne Killam's Lawyer Endorsements

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Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Hodgman

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Erica Lubans

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Hodgman

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David Bilodeau

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Claire Koehler

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Alison Flores

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Massachusetts Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Massachusetts Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

2015 Massachusetts Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Top 10 Family Law Attorney in Massachusetts Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Department of State

2014

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2009

Distinguished Legal Brief Award, Suffolk University Law School

2009

Legal Research Certification, Westlaw

2009

Legal Research Certification, LexisNexis

2003

Distinction in Major, Kenyon College

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Killam & Killam, LLC

2014 - Present

Social Chair, Executive Committee, Barnstable County Bar Association

2015 - 2017

Principal, CMKnopf Law

2012 - 2014

Associate, Michael I. Flores, LLC

2011 - 2012

Associate, Farrell & Associates

2010 - 2010

Student Attorney, Suffolk University Law School Family Advocacy Clinic

2010 - 2011

Research Assistant to Professor Charles Kindgregan, Suffolk University Law School

2009 - 2009

Judicial Intern for the Honorable Martha Brennan, Clinton District Court

2009 - 2010

Legal Intern, Senior Partners For Justice

Associations

2014 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2014 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

2013 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Member of the Bar

2013 - Present

United States District Court for Massachusetts

Member of the Bar

2012 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Barnstable County Bar Association

Executive Committee Member and Social Chair

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DCF Fair Hearing

Finding of abuse reversed

Hague Convention Federal Appeal

Judgment affirmed

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Education

2013

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Institute

Course Completed

2011

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Kenyon College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Divorce Basics: A View from the Bench and Bar

Divorce

Publications

2013

American Journal of Family Law Research Contribution to Professor Charles Kindgregan's Article: Pets in Divorce: Family Conflict Over Animal Custody

2012

Massachusetts Bar Association publication Attributing Income in Massachusetts Domestic Relations Cases - co-author with Professor Charles Kindregan

2011

Massachusetts Family Law Journal The Enforceability of Postnuptial Agreements Following Ansin

2011

Journal of Health & Biomedical Law Research and Editing Contribution to Professor Charles Kindregan's article: Genetically Related Children - Harvesting of Gametes from Deceased or Incompetent Persons

Languages

English

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