Kelly Renee Fissell
also known as Kelly Kotliar
About Kelly
Biography
An Associate at Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP, a boutique matrimonial firm in Manhattan, Ms. Fissell has devoted her career to family and matrimonial law. Ms. Fissell received her Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in June 2012 where she focused on family law and mediation. While at St. John's, she was President of the Family Law Society and Editor-in-Chief of the New York Litigator Law Journal. Ms. Fissell is a certified mediator and is also trained in collaborative law. Recognizing the importance of being able to offer options to her clients, Ms. Fissell has experience in mediation, collaborative law and litigation involving complex matrimonial and family law cases and appears in both the Supreme Courts and Family Courts in the New York City area.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Kelly Renee Fissell
521 Fifth Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY, 10175
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Kelly Renee Fissell's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Exceptional Attorney
Kelly is one of the best lawyers I know and has obtained truly extraordinary results for her clients.
Posted by Cassie | November 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer!
I hired Kelly to represent me while negotiating a prenuptial agreement. Kelly was a true professional and a pleasure to work with. She's very knowledgable about NY matrimonial law and answered my questions quickly and thoroughly. She made a difficult process a lot easier. I would highly recommend her...
Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Excellent lawyer!
Kelly is extremely professional, patient and intelligent. She is well-versed in NY matrimonial law, and quickly and efficiently guided us through the necessary legal paperwork, then executed the final documents without delay. I would absolutely recommend Kelly.
Posted by Shaun | May 22, 2015
Effective, efficient and kind
I cold called Kelly's office with a relatively short notice legal need. Despite having a variety of other demands on her time, Kelly responded quickly and was able to turnaround several documents for us extremely quickly on a tight deadline. She had a strong grasp of all the complicated situations we...
Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2015
A passionate and knowledgable advocate and advisor.
I worked with Kelly for the past year on a very contentious case and found her to be knowledgeable, appropriately passionate and willing to challenge opposing counsel (and her client, if need be) to achieve the optimal result in terms of outcome. She did not have a cookie cutter approach, but distrib...
Kelly Renee Fissell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."
"Although I opposed Kelly on a contentious divorce matter, she was a consummate professional who zealously advocated her client's positions, but also espoused reasonable middle-ground terms so that we ultimately were able to settle the matter. I endorse Kelly unconditionally and would not hesitate to recommend her to potential clients."
"I have worked with Kelly on the opposing side of multiple prenuptial agreements. In negotiating and advocating for her clients interest’s she exhibits the utmost integrity and sensitively and is extremely current on new developments in the law. Her documents are well drafted and the provisions reasonable and even handed. Her colleagues and clients are treated with respect and courtesy. I endorse Kelly."
"Kelly is dedicated to her clients and to the practice of matrimonial and family law. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is a very thorough and hard working attorney. She always ensures that her clients are aware of their rights, while allowing them to make their own decisions. She has a vast knowledge of family law and is able to present clients with easy to understand scenarios so they are aware of what they are entitled to. I highly recommend Kelly."
"Ms. Fissell is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I know I the area of matrimonial and related family law. She has a detailed and experienced working understanding of the several controlling statutes, which providers her a great advantage when considering the many issues that arise in divorce, particularly in distribution of assets, maintenance, temporary relief and the ever important areas of custody and visitation. Moreover, she knows the New York City Matrimonial Courts like a seasoned professional and can anticipate all the necessary considerations when contemplating divorce in New York, Kings, Queens or the neighboring counties. I absolutely endorse this lawyer!"
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, Berkman Bottger Newman & Rodd, LLP
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Supreme Court Of The State Of New York, Matrimonial Part
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Barton R. Resnicoff
Associations
2013 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsAssociate Member
2013 - Present
The Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New YorkMember
2012 - Present
New York State Women's Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2012
Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Professional and Judicial Ethics CommitteeStudent Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Husband's motion to invalidate the contract was granted
Motion to dismiss granted
Education
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2015
2015
2015
2014
Languages
English