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About Douglas
I am a native New Yorker. Inherent therein is the ability to detect BS – yes, I said BS. I think growing up in New York enhances an attorney’s ability to fight for their clients – after all, as the song goes – “If I can make it there I can make it anywhere”. That is not to say that my life has not been colored by the various places I have lived – California and Washington, DC come to mind. Spending a few years in California was a dream come true. You see, I play guitar and write music and going to California is every want-to-be rock star’s dream. I played in a band for five years after graduating college. Working in a band taught me the value of teamwork and the philosophy that the whole is indeed greater than the sum of its parts. Playing in a band also gave me the opportunity to perform for a crowd – something that definitely has assisted my ability as a trial attorney. Knowing how to play to a crowd (or, in the case of being an attorney, a judge), is an unquantifiable benefit to both my clients and me. After graduating law school, I moved to Washington, DC, our nation’s capital.
It was in Washington, DC that I was in the belly of the beast. You could feel the behind-the-scenes deal-making in the air. It was electric. Anytime I visited a restaurant, I would pass the tables of Congressman, US Supreme Court justices, attorneys, and lobbyists all jockeying for position to voice their opinion on the latest bill, legislation, or case. The electricity of deal-making charged my desire as an attorney – wanting to ensure that my clients’ voices were the ones being heard the loudest.
When I opened The Kepanis Law Firm in New York years ago, I realized I would be able to bring my ability to work with clients, perform for judges and ensure my client’s satisfaction with the results of their cases. I have been fortunate in that, in addition to my clients, my legal expertise has only been recognized by the FOX News Channel, WPIX-11, RTTV, various radio outlets, and the Huffington Post. I hope that reading this bio gave you a sense of the man behind the law firm. Whether you are a professional athlete, stay at home parent, blue-collar, white-collar, or no-collar worker, The Kepanis Law Firm is the law firm that puts you first.
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 50%
Divorce, Litigation, Separation, Annulment, Pendente Lite (temporary awards), Child Support, Child Custody, Spousal Support, Appeals
20 years
- Family: 50%
Child Support, Spousal Support, Child Custody, Modifications (Order and Stipulations)
20 years
Languages spoken
English
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Currently registered | 2003 | 02/24/2022 |
| NJ | Administrative - Not authorized to practice | 2002 | 03/11/2022 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 3 Divorce Law Firm | Long Island Press | 2011 |
| Long Island Legal Eagle | Long Island Pulse Magazine | 2009 |
| Graduate with distinction | Georgetown University Law Center | 2003 |
| Conflict of Laws - Top Grade | California Western School of Law | 2002 |
| Graduate cum laude | California Western School of Law | 2002 |
| Editor of Law Review | California Western School of Law | 2001 |
| Criminal Law - Top Grade | California Western School of Law | 2001 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | The Kepanis Law Firm, P.C. | 2006 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Private Law Firm 2 | 2004 - 2006 |
| Associate Attorney | Private Law Firm | 2003 - 2004 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Huffington Post | Dating as a Divorce Attorney | 2016 |
| Documentary Film | Divorce Corp. | 2014 |
| The Huffington Post | I'm Pregnant, It's Not Yours...But You're the Father | 2013 |
| Huffington Post | Ringmaster: Handling the Celebrity Divorce | 2011 |
| Huffington Post | The NFL Lockout, Child Support and Visitation | 2011 |
| Huffington Post | Does No Fault Divorce Require Fault? | 2011 |
| Huffington Post | Moving New York State Forward With the No-Fault Divorce BIll | 2010 |
| Huffington Post | The Challenges of Child Custody | 2010 |
| Huffington Post | The Recession & Divorce | 2010 |
| Huffington Post | Divorce 'Cents' | 2010 |
| Long Island Business News | Fool for a Client | 2010 |
| L.I. Woman Magazine | Good Advice article on divorce | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Law Center | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2003 |
| California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| State University of New York, Binghamton | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Force | Women & Divorce | 2014 |
| CNBC - Squawk on the Street | Most expensive divorce ever...? | 2013 |
| WPIX-11 News | Free Speech | 2011 |
| RTTV | Divorce and the Holidays | 2011 |
| Good Day New York | Creative Divorce | 2010 |
| FOX News Channel | Sister Wives | 2010 |
| Parents Without Partners | Divorce | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Matter of J.W. v. M.Y. 2008 NY Slip Op 50553 | Court found in favor of Douglas Kepanis's client - the "trip log" was not "new evidence". |
Gratitude to Douglas Kepanis
5.0 stars
Posted by Jonathan
October 4, 2019
Good vs evil
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Posted by anonymous
September 13, 2019
The best of the best
5.0 stars
Posted by Ron
September 6, 2019
Highly recommended
5.0 stars
Posted by RJP
January 7, 2018
Honest, integrity, empathetic
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
September 8, 2017
My honest assesment of Douglas Kepanis
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
December 23, 2012
excellent lawyer
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
December 23, 2012
Attentive to my needs as a client
5.0 stars
Posted by Justina
June 7, 2011
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Sharmila Parkman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
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Neil Cohen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
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Sharmila Parkman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 31, 2017
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Neil Cohen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 28, 2016
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Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
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Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Lennard Nahajski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 28, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Kepanis and I have worked closely together on a contentious and complicated family law matter. I was extremely impressed with his legal knowledge and professionalism, in addition to his ability to balance aggressive representation with the best interests of his client. I highly recommend Mr. Kepanis
Douglas Borthwick, Family Attorney on Dec 30, 2014
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Nataliya Gavlin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney with a great level of professionalism and experience.
Hovanes Margarian, Family Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
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Sean Cleary, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Andrew Blum, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
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Not only is Doug an excellent lawyer, he is also a true gentleman and professional. Doug is always reasonable in his approach to a case yet when necessary he is always willing to vigorously litigate on behalf of a client. I endorse this lawyer.
Benjamin Hiltzheimer, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 5, 2013
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Brad Margolis, Unknown Attorney on Sep 30, 2013
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Brian Crockett, Family Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
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Attorney Kepanis is a hard working, compassionate and client oriented advocates. I endorse this lawyer.
Aaron Hartley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 12, 2013
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Joseph Torri, Unknown Attorney on Aug 21, 2013
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Christopher Leroi, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
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Mr. Kepanis is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed.
Clifford Miller, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 26, 2013
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Peggy Raddatz, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 18, 2013
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Michael Terani, Unknown Attorney on May 17, 2013
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Jack Klein, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 5, 2013
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M. Miller, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 2, 2013
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