Nancy D. Kellman

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Nancy D. Kellman

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at White Plains, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

333 Westchester Avenue, Suite S302, White Plains, NY

About Nancy

Biography

Providing exceptional matrimonial and family law representation.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

39 years

50%
Family 30%

39 years

30%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

34 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Nancy D. Kellman

333 Westchester Avenue, Suite S302, White Plains, NY, 10604

ndkellmanlaw.com

Nancy D. Kellman's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Divorce Lawyer You Can Find

Nancy delivered excellent results in a speedy manner and I would highly recommend her to anyone. Although I am only able to give her the maximum allowable stars for the review, she deserves ten times that. I had a very challenging divorce filled with every element of a difficult marriage. Nancy wa...s always ready with a quick, sharp response. She made it all look effortless. The very best thing you cand do is hire her. In the end I got EVERYTHING I asked for thanks to Nancy. I will continue recommending her to anyone in need of the best lawyer you can find.

Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Beyond Satisfied!!!

I am beyond satisfied with the level of legal service which Nancy provided during one of the most challenging stages in my 4 year long divorce court experience. I am so thankful that I had Nancy in my corner to provide wise counsel and diligently work on my behalf to bring settlement to my case. Du...ring my divorce court experience I encountered many lawyers, and I can honestly say that Nancy was the most professional, convicted, and genuine persons that I met. Nancy guided me through two simultaneous court cases and created a settlement to provide a way for my family to finally be out of the court system. I knew that Nancy was genuinely dedicated to my situation. The service Nancy provided was exemplary. Nancy was extremely organized and even assisted me in the process of getting more organized. Nancy was always there when I needed her, and was very responsive. I would MOST DEFINITELY advise you to consult her services, Nancy is the TRUTH! I am so thankful for the opportunity to work with her, she is truly the best!

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Terrific Attorney - Highly Recommend

I cannot recommend Nancy highly enough. I walked into her office unnerved by the divorce process, terrified of losing full custody, deeply worried about the asset division and feeling completely helpless. After just a few minutes of talking to her, Nancy not only understood my situation, but starte...d to make me feel better about it. I was constantly impressed with Nancy's skills as an attorney. She immediately grasped the situation, made the process readily understandable, came up with strategies to deal with the thorniest of issues, was prepared to fight whenever necessary and ultimately obtained a far better result than I had thought possible. Nancy is also a gifted drafter and efficient attorney who not only prepared flawless papers, but did so quickly (my spouse's counsel charged considerably more to make changes to papers Nancy drafted than Nancy charged for preparing the papers from scratch and reviewing the other side's edits). As thrilled as I was with Nancy's legal work and the result she obtained, they pale in comparison to the gratitude I feel for the genuine kindness and concern she had for me and my kid.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Glad she was on MY side

Going through a custody dispute can be an incredibly difficult experience. Nancy made the process better than I could have expected. After being highly reccommended by a leading attorney in another field, Nancy immediately made me feel less fearful of the process that was ahead. She, and her team, wa...s there for me every step of the way and ensured outcomes that were in the best interest of my child and me. She was always prepared and her experience was a vital asset to my case. It was clear that she genuinely cared about me and my child. She listened. She always gave thoughtful advice and explained possible scenarios. I always felt confident that she was on top of everthing that was going on. Not only did she provided caring counsel but she was as imppressive in court as she was in private meetings. Calling her office was always a pleasant experience. Everyone on her team was as caring she was. She always responded quickly to being contacted, and I certainly had to contact her often with all of the wacky things my ex was doing. I would reccommend Nancy to anyone because of her fierce advocacy for my case and I'm very glad she was on my side and not an attorney for the other side!

Posted by alexis | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Sharp and thorough

I interviewed 4 lawyers before I hired Nancy. I knew the minute I was in her office that she would be the one to represent me. In all fairness my case was quick. In those 8 months, Nancy was honest, responsible, thorough and reliable. She made good suggestions and always explained everything in great... detail as we were going along. We were rushed to finished the case and Nancy promised me it would get done. It got done. I told her I could only spend a certain amount, and Nancy promised me that I would not spend more (obviously this was based on my case) and we did not spend more. I highly recommend working with Nancy and her team. Besides being lovely people, they are sharp and want the best deal for their clients. It was always obvious to me in the work they did, and in the suggestions they made. You want to feel comfortable, and cared for, and Nancy and her team make you feel this way during this difficult process.

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Nancy D. Kellman's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Bliven

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ms Kellman. I worked with her & her staff as opposing counsel on a contested divorce. She & her staff were not only very competent, but also very accommodating - despite respective clients who were "at war" with each other. Persons with Divorce & Family Law cases in Westchester & vicinity will be well-served by hiring her."

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Gus Dimopoulos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nancy and I recently completed a trial together. While the case was highly contested and oftentimes heated, I found her to be courteous, fair and reasonable despite the challenging circumstances. She was very professional and always prepared."

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James Nolletti

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Nancy. She's a fine lawyer and respected colleague."

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Katherine Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I know Nancy to be a strong advocate for her clients and also to be that warm and generous person. I would recommend Nancy to my sister if she were getting divorced"

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Henry Berman

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2017

New York's Women Leaders in the Law, Leaders in the Law

2016

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Pioneer of Justice and Equality for Women in the Law Award, Pace University School of Law, WALS

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

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2014

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2012

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2011

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2011

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2010

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2010

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Top 25 Westchester, Super Lawyers

2008

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2008

Top 25 Westchester, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Top 25 Westchester, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Nancy D. Kellman

1996 - 1998

Partner, Pirro Collier Cohen & Halpern

1989 - 1996

Partner, Gaines & Kellman

1986 - 1989

Associate, Law Office of Steven H. Gaines

Associations

2014 - Present

Internation Academy of Family Lawyers

Fellow

2009 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

New York Chapter, Board of Examiners

2000 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

1986 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

Pace University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Boston University

BA

Publications

2017

New York Magazine Women Leaders in the Law

2015

New York Magazine Women Leaders in the Law

Languages

English

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