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%

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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

20 Client Reviews

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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 Gardenia Diaz | November 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Knowledgeable and reliable!

Nancy was overall a blessing for me and my family! Nancy was knowledgeable compassionate and a great communicator. Nancy helped me unravel a child support situation where I signed a divorce without an attorney or clear child support order. After over a year with no child support for my children, I sp...oke with Nancy. With her guidance I found the courage to take on the challenge. I am extremely grateful for her support and helping me fight for my family. I highly recommend Nancy! Thank you Nancy and Jeanette!

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 | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tough yet compassionate, and simply the best

What Nancy and her team have achieved for me and my children is difficult to put into just a few words. Nancy handled the NY law aspects for the successful return of my children from a foreign country under The Hague convention, where they had been wrongfully held. She coordinated a team of multi-jur...isdictional attorneys in fending off the attempt to play two legal jurisdictions against each other. She navigated through a highly complex and adversarial divorce process with multiple legal challenges at both the Supreme Court and appellate court levels. She dealt with repeated and protracted custody, visitation and child support challenges. Last but not least, Nancy ensured that my children and I enjoy some normality in our lives thanks to a criminal restraining order in our favor. If it hadn't been for Nancy and her team, my children would not have had the opportunities to become the thriving young teenagers that they now are. Nancy takes the time to fully understand your case, from both a legal but also a human point of view. She is straight forward and tells you how things are, even if at times that may not be what you want to hear. She knows the law and the Westchester courts like no other. She disarms the other party's attorneys with facts, well-researched case law and convincing arguments. She is compassionate, caring, and empathetic. Yet she is tough and fights like no other for your cause. She applies a strategic and forward-looking approach to her advocacy, never just settling for a short-term win. She and her team are tremendously resourceful: her papers are always well researched, spot-on and artfully drafted. She cites case law and structures her arguments that earn her credibility and respect in court, all the while ripping through and exposing misleading or outright false statements of the other party. Nancy has advocated on my behalf for almost a decade. My life and that of my children would have been very different had it not been for her advocacy. She is more than just my attorney. She has become a friend. I am conscious that every case is different and has its challenges, but I don't know of any better family attorney in Westchester. Thank you, Nancy & team!

Posted by Nancy | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wonderful to work with

After being completely blindsided with custody papers over my daughter and having only 3 days to retain legal counsel, I met with Nancy Kellman and immediately felt at ease. She listened to my entire situation and reassured me that I wasn't going to lose custody. She went through the entire process s...tep by step, from what questions would be asked of me, paperwork/documents that were needed from me, to which side of the court room we would be seated and what seat was mine. Her or her staff were always available when needed. She is incredibly knowledgable and everything she said would happen, did. She answered every one of my questions and I had lists upon lists of them. When some outrageous demands were made during our custody case, she didn't take any crap and fought for what was right and what was fair. She made a very difficult and stressful situation as smooth and easy as possible. She gave wonderful suggestions that I would never think of and in the end I was very satisfied with the outcome of my cases. It was very clear that Nancy was looking out for the wellbeing of my daughter and to make things better for her in the long run. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs family law representation. She is amazing.

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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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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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

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2015

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

2015

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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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2011

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2010

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2010

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2009

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2009

Top 25 Westchester, Super Lawyers

2008

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2008

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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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