Robert Kenneth Jewell

Robert Kenneth Jewell

also known as Ken Jewell

4.2
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 27 years

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

555 Fifth Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 27 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

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Location

Jewell Law, PLLC

555 Fifth Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, 10017-9254

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Robert Kenneth Jewell's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superb experience

Mr. Jewell handled my divorce with such a dedication and compassion. I was updated on a regular basis as to where my case stands both legally and financially. It was done efficiently and I was able to move on with my life faster than I expected.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Would highly recommended. Detail orientated and non-reactionary

I'd highly recommend Ken for anyone going through a divorce. Ken and his associates gracefully handled my divorce, which included a long list of complex assets, with a gentle yet firm hand that helped avoid confrontation. The result two years latter, I have good relations with my ex-wife because we a...voided litigation, which also would have been a tremendous waste of money. Would highly recommend Ken and his team.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2017

Very Helpful

Knowledgeable, and considerate. Responded in a very timely manner and was very honest about my situation and case. Was very helpful and I would highly recommend this attorney.

Posted by Carrie | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I would recommend for sure

I hired this office last year and since that point, my divorce was done in 7 months. Everyone in this office was very helpful, including Dorothy who works as a coordinator. Ken and his lawyers are highly professional and efficient. I came to them because my divorce was so messy with my first lawyer ...( I made a review about them) and my accountant recommended Ken. He inspired confidence from the first introduction. He made me feel at ease about the process, he worked tirelessly to help me get through it. I made a great decision hiring this office, I would definitely recommend!

Posted by sue | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Dishonest & incompetent attorney, needs to be disbarred

Very dishonest and Incompetent attorney, I'm surprised he is still practicing and hasn't been disbarred yet. Billing is outrageous - charged me 5 times the usual amount to draft a ' divorce settlement agreement' which did not even mention visitation or custody!!! I won a good chunk back in arbitrati...on, and he refused to pay (against the rules of the NYLA & his own retainer agreement ) Took me to Civil court and asked the judge to vacate his own retainer agreement, that he and I signed when I hired him, he lost. He then appealed and lost again. Then he took 2 more years to pay the arbitration award and remainder of the retainer that he still had in escrow. I filed a complaint at the Departmental Disciplinary Committee for the First Department in Lower Manhattan in 2007 and encourage everyone else with a bad experience to do so too. He gives attorneys a bad name and preys on people who are going through a hard time anyway.

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Richard Gaines

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ken for several years as a practicing family and matrimonial attorney in the NYC-area. We have shared a number of clients over the years, all of whom have advised me that Ken is smart and aggressive when needed, and compassionate and reasonable when that is needed. In my personal dealings with Ken, I have always found him to be very knowledgeable in the law, and creative in finding solutions. I highly recommend Ken Jewell if you are looking for a family and matrimonial lawyer in the NYC-area."

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Evan Seckular

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. We have had a number of cases together. Ken is an excellent attorney and a strong advocate for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Client Satisfaction 10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top Attorneys in Metro New York, New York Times Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, Jewell Law, PLLC

2001 - 2003

Contract Attorney, Various Small Firms

1999 - 2001

Public Records Consultant, LexisNexis

1995 - 1999

Legal Assistant to the Chief Counsel, NYS Commission of Investigation

Associations

2011 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee

Member

2005 - Present

New York State Bar Association, Civil Practice Committee

Secretary

Education

1998

St John's University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Hofstra University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2016

Wolters Kluwer publication Valuation Strategies in Divorce - Chapter 15

Languages

English

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