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5.0 /5.0
6 Client Reviews
$ 375-400 per hour
About Allen
Biography
Allen M. Kirshenbaum is the founder and managing partner of Kirshenbaum Law Associates. Mr. Kirshenbaum has been practicing law for more than 40 years, with his focus on all aspects of family law. Mr. Kirshenbaum has won numerous appeals in the Rhode Island Supreme Court, a number of which have expanded case law on cutting-edge issues involving pensions and business valuation in connection with the division of assets. He has had a significant impact on the manner in which family law is practiced in the State of Rhode Island.
Mr. Kirshenbaum received an AV Preeminent rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, the highest rating given for ability and ethical standards, reflecting his expertise, experience, integrity and overall professional excellence. He has also received Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating available for client review and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the country. Mr. Kirshenbaum is part of a select group of lawyers recognized as a top lawyer in the greater Boston area by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, as noted in the Boston Globe, The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel and The National Law Journal and online at Boston, com and .
Mr. Kirshenbaum has been quoted in Newsweek magazine, The Providence Journal, the American Bar Association Journal and Rhode Island Lawyer Weekly. He has appeared on television and radio progrmas to speak about family law issues and has served on the faculty panel for numerous seminars. He lectured on Federal Income Taxation at the University of RHode Island, Tax Apects of Divorce and Division of Pensions in Divorce for the National Businsess Institute, and divoce, custody and business valuation issues for the Edward P. Gallogly Rhode Island Family Law Inn of Court and for the Rhode Island Bar Association. He served as a Bar Association mentor to new family law attorneys in Rhode Island. In addition to teaching law, Mr. Kirshenbaum regularly attends continuing legal education courses and seminars to stay up to date on the law.
Mr. Kirshenbaum is a higly active memter of the family law legal community in Rhode Island, He has been a member of the Family Court Bench/Bar Committee since its inception and is a member pf the original committee that dsigned and implmented the child support formula for the Stae of Rhode Island. Mr. Kirshenbaum received an award for his work with the Rhode Island Bar Association's Program in Family Law.
Ethical & Experienced Family Attorney serving Rhode Island. Call today.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
70%
Divorce and Separation
15%
Adoption
5%
Child Custody
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Rhode Island for 61 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1964
No misconduct found
Location
Kirshenbaum Law Associates
2000 CHAPEL VIEW BLVD, SUITE 380, Cranston, RI, 02920
kirshenbaumlaw.com/Gallery
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Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce without stress
My divorce was less stressful than I expected since my lawyer anticipated every issue and handled it so well. My outcome was very good and I am very relieved that it was handled so quickly and to my advantage.
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Client Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent Client Review rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent Peer Review rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
AV Preeminent for Peer Reviews, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV rated for client reviews, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent for Peer Reviews, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV rated for client reviews, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Rated for client reviews, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Fellow of the Foundation, American Bar Foundation
2014
New England's Top Rated Lawyers, LexisNexis Martindale Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated for client reviews, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers in Greater Boston, LexisNexis Martindale Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
2013 Family Law Firm of the Year, Corporate International Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Pro Bono Publico Award, Ri Bar Association
1993
Licensed to practice before this court, US Supreme Court
1990
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
1965
Licensed tp practice before this court, US Tax Court
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Founding Partner, Kirshenbaum Law Associates, Inc
1900 - Present
Senior Partner, Kirshenbaum Law Associates, Inc.
1964 - 2016
Managing Partner, Kirshenbaum Law Associates
Associations
2015 - Present
American Bar FoundationFellow
2005 - Present
Edward P. Gallogly Rhode Island Family Law Inn of courtMaster
1990 - Present
Rhode Island Bar FoundationLifetime Fellow
1985 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association, Family Court Bench/Bar CommitteeMember
1980 - Present
American Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
1964 - Present
Rhode Island Bar AssociationPracticing Attorney
2000 - 2005
Rhode Island Bar Association Bench/Bar Subcommittee on Revision of Judge's Bench BooksChair
1995 - 2005
Rhode Island Bar Association Bench/Bar Subcommittee on rules of practice and procedureChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Multiple RI Supreme Court Cases
Won
Education
1964
Boston University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1961
Clark University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Seminar
Divorce, Custody and Business Valuation
2005
Lecture
Divorce, Custody and Business Valuation
1990
Seminar
Division of Pensions in Divorce
1980
Seminar
Tax Aspects of Divorce
1970
Undergraduate course
Federal Income Taxation
Publications
1997
Providence Journal
Divorce Mediation
Languages
English