Kara Marie Bellew

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Kara Marie Bellew

also known as [email protected], https://www.rowerllc.com/kara-bellew

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

419 Park Avenue South, 18th Fl, New York, NY

About Kara

Biography

I am a family law/matrimonial attorney working in both New York City and Westchester County.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

70%
Family 30%

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Rower LLC

419 Park Avenue South, 18th Fl, New York, NY, 10016

rowerllc.com/

Online Presence

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Kara Marie Bellew's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by Melinda | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Brilliant and caring

I have known and worked with Kara Bellew for years. She is literally as good as it gets. She has been by my side through very difficult (emotionally and legally) situations and stays wise, creative and fierce always. Her exemplary understanding of right from wrong, coupled with her insane intuition ...sets her apart. I would trust her (and have) for myself, my family and my friends. There is no one better, more honest and more responsive - even when she is delivering news I would rather not hear. I mean - she was a lawyer at Sanctuary for Families for 10 years! Talk about a great person!

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

An Extraordinary Attorney and Human Being

For those seeking assistance in Family Law matters, I urge you to seek the expertise of Kara Bellew. Throughout my case, Kara never wavered in her assessment that I was on the right side of the law and would prevail. And I did. To be clear, Kara did not just tell me what I wanted to hear. She ...helped me understand how the circumstances of my case, combined with the case law, were heavily in my favor. Kara’s command of the law, strategic thinking, client advocacy, compassion, and honesty are but a few of the reasons that she distinguishes herself. Whether it is on a Saturday morning, as when Kara and I spoke for the first time to accommodate my busy schedule, or late in the evening, Kara is 100% available to her client. Above all else, Kara imparts tremendous respect to you, her client. She values your input and actively seeks it out in framing the strategy for your case. She embraces you as a team-member, not a bystander. When you hire Kara, she represents you to the fullest and deeply appreciates that your life and the lives of your children are in her hands.

Posted by Ashley | August 20, 2020 | Family

Wonderful Lawyer

I was extremely pleased with Kara and Alyssa at Rower and if you have any clients who need to seek relief in family court etc, I highly recommend them. They rose to the occasion on no notice to address my needs, which were to find crim counsel and to effectively work with my husband’s matrimonial at...torney at a time of crisis. They de-escalated the situation so much that it helped preserve our marriage. They also just returned my retainer in lightening speed. Their legal effectiveness and client service - not being all about the money and their ability to minimize issues and find commonality - are remarkable.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

It was an honor to have Kara Bellew represent me.

Kara Bellew represented me in a relocation case and I can't say enough great things about her. From the first time she and I spoke, which was during our phone consultation, she struck me as someone who was extremely SHARP and CONFIDENT. She knew exactly how to preceed with my case almost instantly.... Mrs. Bellew always kept me updated on my case, she was/is extremely detailed and thorough, with everything she does. Mrs. Bellew is smart, strategic and always planned ahead. There was never a time, where I felt like I didn't know what was going on with my case. From my experience, she went above and beyond and fought my case with all she had. Going through this process was very challenging for myself, but Mrs. Bellew always seemed to empathize and was never judgemental. She treats you as a human being first, then a client. In my particular case, this made all the difference in the world. Mrs. Bellew always responded to calls or emails in a very timely manner. She literally worked around the clock on my case. Mrs. Bellew came highly recomended and I absolutely see why. She is truly a great attorney, who I had the pleasure of representing me. I would recommend Kara Bellew to anyone needing representation in Family Law matters, she will fight for you and your family.

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Hannah Pennington

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can't count the number of times that I have provided Kara as a referral for personal and professional connections in my life or the number of times she has guided me on a client's tricky matrimonial question. She is smart, gifted, and importantly collaborative. She also has deep expertise in intimate partner and family violence and the impact it has on matrimonial matters. She will continue to be my go to referral."

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Somair Alam

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kara is an excellent divorce and separation attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and well respected in the legal community."

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Debra Mechanick

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Rower LLC

2015 - 2016

Associate, Miller Zeiderman Wiederkehr & Schwarz LLP

2014 - 2015

Associate, Farber Pappalardo & Carbonari

2009 - 2014

Deputy Director, Economic Justice/Matrimonial Project, Sanctuary For Families

2006 - 2009

Senior Staff Attorney, Sanctuary for Families

2004 - 2006

Supervising Attorney, Courtroom Advocates Project, Sanctuary For Families

Associations

2014 - Present

Sanctuary for Families

Legal Advisory Committee Member

Westchester Women's Bar Association

Member

Westchester County Bar Association

Member

Westchester County Family Justice Center

Board Member

New York State Women's Bar Association

Member

Sanctuary for Families

Matrimonial Advisory Committee Member

Education

2004

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Boston University

MA - Masters

1998

Saint Joseph's University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Languages

English

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