Tamara A. Mitchel

Tamara A. Mitchel

also known as Of Counsel, Miller Law Group

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New Rochelle, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

145 Huguenot Street, Suite 402, New Rochelle, NY

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 43 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1983

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Miller Law Group

145 Huguenot Street, Suite 402, New Rochelle, NY, 10801

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Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional lawyer

Tamara is the best lawyer with extreme care to the clients. She has the charisma and integrity that’s hard to find. Divorce was one of the most difficult time in my life, especially when it involved domestic violence. Tamara showed to me how much she cares about me as a person, not just as a clien...t. She always kept a big picture for me, advised me what’s the priority in my life, and made sure I got out of the divorce with healthy mentality which is most important to me and my kids. She is amazing in promptly replying phone calls and emails and highly efficient in writing documents. After my divorce, confliction still arises occasionally with my ex, and Tamara always provides her best guidance to me as the most trustworthy lawyer you can rely on. Tamara is the lawyer I always feel lucky to meet in my life. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A new life with her help

Divorce is difficult enough, let alone one that has you in multiple courts and has your head spinning, as you sit in a courthouse in disbelief of the lengths to which your soon to be “ex” will go. Add to that scenario the intricate dynamics of an abusive relationship; the ins and outs of domestic vio...lence and you are left with a “perfect storm.” The only hope to move past this and emerge in one piece is to shore up and create a strong foundation. I used that very strategy by having Tamara Mitchel as my cornerstone. Her tenacious and purposeful manner, paired with her strategic and skillful legal proficiency is only the beginning of why I had confidence in her. I entrusted my life to her abilities tempered by her empathy and I never had a momentary regret. She listens, explains, gives sound and goal oriented advice and has the support of a wonderful group of colleagues. Tamara had the strength of purpose and understanding of my situation to be my tireless legal advocate. It is with her help that I have a new life.

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

client

Ms. Mitchel was exceptionally professional, thorough, & used her intellectual as well as intuitive abilities in my case. She remained calm and unshakeable during intense & awkward moments. Ms. Mitchel was incredibly supportive during a most difficult time, and there was never a question or hesitat...ion accepting her advice. I knew I could discuss in total honesty with her anything that was of concern, & there was no judgment on her part. I was referred to Ms. Mitchel by another professional who knew of her outstanding credentials and reputation in the legal community, who would be a good match for my needs. I had no hesitation hiring her upon our first meeting, knowing our values and end-goals were the same. Her professionalism, realistic, result-oriented demeanor is held in high regard by me as well as her honesty & concern for her clients. I only wish she practiced in more areas of law. Truly reliable and never a question in my decision to hire Ms. Mitchel. Outstanding! Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

World-class lawyer

Soon after I learned that my spouse filed for divorce, I realized that divorce proceedings resemble a game of chess. It's crucial to make the most astute move at each step to counter your opponent's last move and challenge his next. In my divorce process, it was clear that Tamara Mitchel, a partner ...at BFGM&S was a "grand chess master" in the field of matrimonial and family law, and that her skills readily trounced those of my husband's attorney. She strategically "captured" his chess pieces, one by one, and helped me "win" one of the greatest matches of my life. In every action and counter-action she made, it became apparent that she made supremely intelligent moves. Tamara is a grand-master and knows when and how to be assertive, reasonable and meticulous. Moreover, she was humble enough to consult with and incorporate her colleagues' advice when necessary, to absolutely ensure the optimal move. As a result, I benefited from the entire team of excellent lawyers at BFGM&S. Tamara is a dream lawyer with a heart of gold, and it has been an honor and blessing to have had her on my side through one of the most challenging phases of my life. My deepest appreciation goes to Ms. Tamara Mitchel and her colleagues at BFGM&S.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015

a very professional choice

Tamara is creative, experienced, intelligent and tactful. She made a very difficult time much less stressful, thought not only of the immediate legal situation, but also of how all involved could get on with their lives, which enabled me to pass through to the next stage of my life with a positive ou...tlook.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

2026 Best Lawyers in America / Family Law, Best Lawyers in America / Family Law

2025

Best Lawyers in America Family Law 2025, Best Lawyers in America

2024

New York Metro Super Lawyer 2024, SuperLawyers

2024

Best Lawyers in America Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Lawyers in America Family Law, Best Lawyers in America Family Law

2023

New York Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer in America Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2020

New York Metro Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2020

Best Lawyers in America Family Law, Best Lawyers In America Family Law

2019

Best Lawyers in America Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2019

New York Metro Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

New York Metro Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Marquis Whos Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2018

Best Lawyers in America for Family Law for 2018, Best Lawyers in America

2017

New York Metro Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Pro Bono Volunteer Award, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley

2016

New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2015

New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2014

New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2013

New York Super Lawyer, New York Super Lawyers

2011

Distinguished Service Award, Westchester County Office of the County Executive

2011

Diane White Legal Advocacy Award, Pace Women's Justice Center

2002

Distinguished Service Award, Westchester County Office of the County Executive

N/A

Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard University

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Of Counsel, Miller Law Grouup

2022 - 2025

Partner, Kristensen Law Group PLLC

2018 - 2022

Partner, BodnarMilone LLP

2002 - 2017

Member, Berman Frucco Gouz Mitchel & Schub, p.c.

1999 - 2002

Supervising Attorney, Pace Women's Justice Center

Associations

2021 - Present

New Dawn Family Resource Center, Inc.

Board Member and Officer

2021 - Present

New York State Bar Foundation

Chair of 9th Judicial District Fellows

2008 - Present

Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2005 - Present

Pace Women's Justice Center

Advisory Board Member

2002 - Present

New York State Bar Association Family Law Section

Member

1993 - Present

Westchester Women's Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

Member

Harvard Club of Westchester

Lifetime Member, Former Schools & Scholarships Committee Member

2016 - 2018

Westchester County Bar Association Family Law Section

First Vice Chair

2016 - 2017

Westchester County Bar Association Domestic Relations and Family Law Section

Co-Chair Continuing Legal Education Committee

2015 - 2018

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

Co-Chair

2014 - 2016

Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2013 - 2019

Westchester Women's Bar Association Foundation

Board Member

2012 - 2014

Westchester County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Second Vice Chair

2010 - 2022

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2008 - 2022

New York Association of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2008 - 2022

New York State Bar Association Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2008 - 2014

Westchester County Bar Association, Domestic Relations/Family Law Section

Editor in Chief, Domestic Law Review

2008 - 2015

New York State Bar Association Family Law Section

Committee on Legislation, Member

2007 - 2010

Hope's Door

Board of Directors Member

2005 - 2024

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

Education

N/A

Harvard University Law School

J.D. Cum Laude

N/A

Harvard College

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2018

New York State Bar Assocation

Critical Areas in Matrimonial Law II: Drafting Pendente Lite, Modifications and In Limine Motions: Ethics and Motions.

2017

New York State Bar Association

Family Court Trial Institute II: Support Hearings, Enforcement and Downward Modification

2016

New York State Bar Association

Family Court Trial Institute: Orders of Protection

2016

9th Judicial District, WCBA, PWJC

Representing Victims of Domestic Violence: How to Navigate When A Family Court Matter Becomes A Supreme Court Divorce,

2015

NYSBA CLE Practical Skills - Family Court Practice

Ethics in Matrimonial and Family Law

2013

Summer Justice Academy for Young Women

Divorce Law and Litigation

2013

New York State Bar Association

Practical Skills: Basic Matrimonial Practice, Equitable Distribution and Maintenance

2012

WVOX Radio

How to Prepare for a Divorce: What Every Spouse Should Know

2012

New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Basic Matrimonial Practice

2012

New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Practical Skills, Family Court Practice, Family Offense Proceedings

2011

WWBA, Pace Women's Justice Center CLE

Divorce Law and Domestic Violence – How the Amended Domestic Relations Law Benefits Victims of Domestic Violence

2011

The Fifteenth Annual Domestic Violence Conference

Legislative Update: Divorce and Child Support Reform Laws

2011

New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Practical Skills: Basic Matrimonial Practice, Motions and Pre-Trial Interventions

2011

New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Chair, Family Court Practice: Custody, Child Protective Proceedings and Ethics

2011

CBS Evening News

study connecting increased commuting to increase in divorce rates

2010

New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Practical Skills, Basic Matrimonial Practice, Matrimonial Actions; Jurisdiction; Grounds; Separation; Annulment and Dissolution

2010

Cable Television, Neighborhood Law Center, hosted by Melvin Burruss, Esq

New York’s New Divorce Laws

2009

Pace Law School Continuing Legal Education

Divorce Law and Domestic Violence

2009

New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Practical Skills: Family Court Practice, Ethics and Professionalism

2009

New York Association of Collaborative Professionals & the Pace Women’s Justice Center CLE

• Domestic Violence and the Collaborative Practitioner: the Complexity of Power in Relationships

2008

New York State Bar Association, Special Committee on Lawyers in Transition

Comeback Lawyers – Updating your Substantive and Technical Skills

2007

Westchester Women’s Bar Association, Pace Law School, Pace Women’s Justice Center CLE

• Domestic Violence and Financial Exploitation in Matrimonial Cases

2007

New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Practical Skills: Basic Matrimonial Practice, Motions and Pre-Trial Interventions

2006

Westchester Women’s Bar Association, Pace Women’s Justice Center, Northern Westchester Shelter Survivor’s Law Project CLE

Nuts and Bolts of Matrimonial Law

2006

Pace Women’s Justice Center, Family Law Lecture Series

Nuts and Bolts of Divorce in New York State and Self-Help Clinic - How to File an Uncontested Divorce

2006

Pace Women’s Justice Center, Family Law Lecture Series

Custody and Child Support

2005

Pace Women’s Justice Center, Family Law Lecture Series

General New York Divorce Law

2004

Pace Women’s Justice Center, Family Law Lecture Series

New York Divorce Law

2004

Citigroup Women & Co.

Post-Divorce Legal and Financial Issues

2000

Westchester County Office for Women annual domestic violence program

Project: DETER

2000

Community Policing Domestic Violence Conference, NYS Regional Community Policing Institute

Legal Interventions in Domestic Violence

Publications

2016

9th Judicial District, WCBA, WWBA, PWJC Representing Victims of Domestic Violence: How to Navigate When A Family Court Matter Becomes A Supreme Court Divorce

2015

New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Ethics in Matrimonial and Family Law Update

2014

Domestic Law Review Editor-in-Chief

2011

New York State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education “The New Child Support Modification Laws of 2010”

2011

Pace University School of Law Center for Continuing Legal Education • “Divorce Law and Domestic Violence – How Recent Amendments in Domestic Relations & Other Laws Benefit Survivors of Domestic Violence”

2010

The Town Report (Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe), The Sound & Town Report (Mamaroneck, Larchmont), The Rye Sound Shore Review Should Women Fear New York’s New No-Fault Divorce Law?

2009

New York State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education “Ethics for Family Court Practice”

2009

Pace University School of Law Center for Continuing Legal Education “Current Issues in Custody Matters Involving Domestic Abuse: Cautionary Considerations for the Matrimonial Attorney”

2006

Buffalo Women’s Law Journal “Jurisprudence: Due Process Concerns for the Underrepesented Domestic Violence Victim”

2001

Westchester County “Current Issues in Law Enforcement Response to Family Offenses: A Domestic Violence Manual”
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