Name: Colleen Ni Chairmhaic
Address: NY OFFICE: 1178 Broadway 3rd Floor #1245 New York, NY 10001, New York, NY, 10001, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 1-550 per hour
Rating: 5.0

About Colleen

Biography

Practice Areas

Entertainment 40%

Entertainment Contract negotiation, Intellectual Property and Alternative Dispute Resolution including Collaborative Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration and Expert Determination.

27 years | 20 cases

40%

Litigation 40%

Entertainment - Trying cases with a specialty in Corporate Fraud litigation.

25 years | 800 cases

40%

International Law 20%

Entertainment Law with international reach. I have represented clients in litigation in India and in the UK as pro hac vice / visiting lawyer.

25 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 1-550 per hour

Payment Methods

Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 24 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday

No misconduct found

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Location

The Law Office of Colleen Kerwick

NY OFFICE: 1178 Broadway 3rd Floor #1245 New York, NY 10001, CT OFFICE: 1748 Farmington Ave, # 1, Unionville CT 06085, New York, NY, 10001

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Colleen Mary Ni Chairmhaic's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (14)

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Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

A great find!

I had the privilege of working with Collen, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, she listened carefully to the complexities of my case and approached the issues with surgical precision. Every step she took was deliberate, thoughtful, and aimed at achieving the best poss...ible outcome. What impressed me most was her integrity. She was clearly more concerned with doing the job thoroughly and effectively than with maximizing her billable hours. That level of professionalism and client-centered focus is rare in the legal field. Her combination of deep knowledge, strategic thinking, and genuine care made a stressful situation far more manageable. I am grateful for her work and highly recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney who values excellence, honesty, and results.

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Posted by Jonathan | October 11, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

Great attorney!

I consulted with Colleen about a contract negotiation to produce an indie film that I wrote. She was very helpful, knowledgeable, conscientious, and easy to communicate with. Colleen clearly has her clients' best interests in mind at all times. Her goal is to give the best possible advice to her cli...ent as efficiently as possible to keep the client's charges as low as possible. What a refreshingly ethical attorney she is! She also has a lovely personality and is very comfortable to talk with. Highly recommended!

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Posted by anonymous | November 14, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

Loyal

Colleen is the attorney you want in the foxhole with you. While honest, she threw herself on my behalf so wholeheartedly that she got me out of some scrapes. She's pleasant to work with. I wouldn't cross her.

Posted by Krios | October 10, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

film shopping agreement

Colleen is one of a kind human being. Her dedication and her diligence will not be matched. She provided answers to all my questions, clarification where needed, and general advice relevant to my case. She is knowledgeable, professional and responsive. Very patient in answering questions and work wit...h reasonable fee.

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Posted by Carlos | September 29, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

The Best

In a town full of sharks and vampires, Colleen is a true breath of fresh air. Like many in the entertainment industry, I collaborate with others to make films that inspire. Along the way, I have met individuals and companies willing to pocket my hard-earned profits. Without the big corporate lawyers,... most artists are forced to lick their wounds and move on. Cue: Colleen the Truth Sayer. In one consultation she laid out a game plan that has yielded immediate results from the very people I was intimidated by. Anyone would be lucky to have her on their team.

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Thank you Carlos!

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Colleen Mary Ni Chairmhaic's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adrienne Woods

Entertainment lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Peter Lomtevas

Litigation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Fallon

Education lawyer

Charles Berkeley

Family lawyer

Adrienne Woods

Unknown lawyer

Stephen Kerwick

Appeals lawyer

Sean O'Driscoll

Civil rights lawyer

Peter Lomtevas

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating: 9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Alumna of the Year, Loreto Secondary School (High School) Kilkenny City, Ireland

2023

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2022

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2021

20 Year Anniversary - distinguished service, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Top Rated Lawyer, AVVO

2021

Top Rated Lawyer, American Registry

2020

Who's Who in American Women, Who's Who In American Law

2020

Top 5%, The American Registry - America's Most Honored Lawyers

2020

Top Rated Lawyer, AVVO

2020

Community Service Leadership Award 2015-2000, Boy Scouts of America - Pack 122 Cubscouts

2020

Pro Bono Service Award, Public Interest

2020

Client's Choice (x4), Avvo

2019

Pro Bono Service Award, Federal Court Judges of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

2019

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2018

Top Rated Lawyer, The American Registry

2018

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2017

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2017

Top Rated Lawyer, The American Registry

2016

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2016

Top Rated Lawyer, The American Registry

2016

Farmington Valley Chapter, National Registry of Women of Distinction

2016

15 year anniversary - Distinguished Service, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Rated Lawyer, The American Registry

2014

Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo

2014

Top Rated Lawyer, The American Registry

2013

Whos Who in American Women, Whos Who

2008

Whos Who in America, Whos Who

2007

Whos Who in American Women, Whos Who

2006

Public Interest Attorney of the Year, Touro Law Center

1994

Debating Champion, Conradh na Gaeilge

1994

Debating Champion, Gael Linn

1993

Winner- Best Storyboard, Cork International Film Festival

1993

Winner - Best Art, Cork International Film Festival

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Work Experience

2014 - Present

Principal, The Law Office of Colleen Kerwick

2007 - 2013

International Attorney, Dombroff Gilmore Jaques & French

2003 - 2007

Senior Attorney, Cullen and Dykman LLP

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Williamson & Williamson

2000 - 2002

Junior Attorney, Kanterman & Taub

2000 - 2000

Legal Intern, Law Office of Marvin Raskin

2000 - 2000

Legal Intern, Jacobson & Colfin

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Associations

2022 - Present

Irish American Bar Association of New York

Member

2020 - Present

America's Most Honored Lawyers

Top 5%

2015 - Present

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

2013 - Present

Atlantian Films

Vice President

2007 - Present

Irish American Bar Association of New York

Member

2006 - Present

New York State Trial Lawyers Association

Associate Member

2004 - Present

Emerald Association of Long Island

Vice President

2001 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Associate Member

1990 - Present

Young Irish Film Makers

Founder Member

2018 - 2018

Connecticut Federal District Court

for Outstanding Effective Pro Bono Representation

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Sample of Legal Cases

Dalamagas v Leonidas

Win

DeSantos v SoBro et al

WIN

Leistner v Molinari

Win

Westchester Litigation

Win

O Visa

Win

Intellectual Property Case

Prevail with confidential settlement for client

Property Case - Lo Bono

Prevail on objection to Summary Judgment

Discrimination Case

Prevail on objection to Motion to Dismiss

Corporate Fraud Case

Motion to Dismiss Granted

Dalamagas v Leonidas

SETTLED

Dalamagas v Leonidas

Settled for Client

2701 Associates and Champion Property Management v GGW

Win

2701 Associates and Champion Property Management v GGW

Win

2701 Associates and Champion Property Management v

Win

Corporate Fraud Case

Prevailed (defense verdict for defendant)

Savino v Savino

Prevailed on obtaining my proposed orders of shared parenting and joint custody

Leistner v Molinari

Win

Congressional Hearing of April 2008.

Defended

Marceca v Brooklyn Union Gas

Won

Paulino v Dedios

Won

Galizia v Keyspan

Won

Action to Pierce Corporate Veil

WIN

Manual Lopez v Servisair

Settled

Almonte v Keyspan

Won

Leistner v Molinari

Win

Leistner v Molinari

Win

Leistner v Molinari

Win

Cazaubon v Servisair

Won

Asbestos Litigation

Settled

Mikhailov v Abramov

Won

Rujjel v Servisair

Settled within limits

Rivera v Globeground

Won

Borden v Servisair

Won

Braun v Servisair

Won

Burdick v Rolls Royce

Settled within limits

Airport Standings in Hartford

Successfully resolved

Colgan Air Crash in Buffalo

Successfully Handled

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Education

2013

Connecticut Federal Court

Admitted to Practice

2008

New York District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts

Admitted

2000

Bar Bri, University College Dublin

Admitted to 1st Dept of New York State Bar, EDNY and SDNY

1999

National University of Ireland, Galway

B. Corp Law (HONS), L.L.B.(HONS)

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Speaking Engagements

2021

Kilkenny Community Radio Practice of Law in New York

2020

Raidió na Life

Practice of Law in New York

2020

FCFC Realty (at 1:37) Appellate Court Oral Argument

2020

Atlantian Films

Intellectual Property and Entertainment Contract

2019

Colin McEnroe Show Intimate Partner Abuse and The Family Court Abuse

2014

State Capital Legistative Reform

2012