Kim M. Cardalena

Kim M. Cardalena

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Floral Park, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Real Estate

31 Stewart Street, Floral Park, NY

About Kim

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 80%

Kim cardalena handles all matrimonial related matters including Divorce Contested or Uncontested Divorce Mediation Child Support Prenuptial Postnuptial Agreements Custody and Visitation Paternity Rights Separation Maintenance / Alimony Distribution of Assets and Debts Pension Rights Real Estate Same Sex Relationships

35 years

80%
Real Estate 20%

Kim Cardalena represents all individuals in the purchase or sale of their homes, partition actions and other disputes involving real estate.

35 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 34 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1991

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office Of Kim Cardalena

31 Stewart Street, Floral Park, NY, 11001-2910

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Kim M. Cardalena's Reviews

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32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Regina | February 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

best divorce lawyer ever!

Had a prior lawyer for my divorce who was all about the money and bled me financially and failed with the follow through. I called Kim and she immediately made my life better! She is an amazing attorney, tremendous knowledge, caring, and compassionate about your situation and really gets results and... gets your stuff done. I could not have gotten through this nightmare divorce without her! She really listens and works so hard to get what you deserve and need! She is a miracle really and I appreciate the day I met her! She really changed the whole dynamics with my divorce and made things much better in my everyday. Thank you so much Kim! I highly recommend and appreciate Kim Cardalena!! She really is the best divorce attorney out there!! Sincerely, Regina

Posted by Casey | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Real Estate Duo

Kim was with us through the sale of our house and the purchase of new home. She went above and beyond throughout both. She always looked out for our best interest, gave us great advice, and reassured us. We are so lucky to have had her as our attorney.

Posted by Nicole Miller | December 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Residential

First time homeowners

My husband and I purchased our first home together in April of 2016. I can't tell you how happy we were that Kim was our lawyer! She helped us every step of the way from the day we contacted her and told her we were putting an offer on a house, to the signing of the contract, to the actual closing, a...nd every little bit in between. She made this whole experience, which is exciting yet nerve racking, very comfortable for us. Kim is trustworthy and reliable and always has her clients best interest at heart! Even after the closing we had to call her with a few questions and she always made her self available for us. If we could give Kim more than 5 stars we would! Kim, thank you for everything. Joe and I appreciate it!

Posted by Lisa | September 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attorney

Kim Cardalena handle my divorce. I was in another state and she made everything easy. She always called me back and or emailed me. Kim kept me up to date at all times. She explained things to me every step of the way. Incredible lawyer and person.

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Kim is an excellent attorney!

I retained Kim as my divorce attorney a few years ago, and she guided me throughout the entire process. This was a very difficult decision for me and she always made sure that I was certain about going through it....never pushing me into something I wasn’t comfortable doing. She is very knowledgeab...le, professional and approachable. She was easy to get in touch with and responds quickly to calls or messages. Kim is an excellent attorney, and I highly recommend her.

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Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 21

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"I had a couple of cases with Kim over the last few years. She is intelligent, articulate, reasonable, and professional. I endorse her as an attorney and a colleague."

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"Very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."

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Kenneth Keith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 11

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"I endorse this lawyer. Kim advocates for her clients and can sit down at the table and negotiate complex and sensitive matters to a conclusion."

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"Kim is a true professional, she is well versed in the law is a zelous advocate for her clients while being very pleasant to opposing counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

1990

St. John's Law Review, St. John's Law Review

Work Experience

1996 - Present

President, Law office of Kim Cardalena

2009 - 2014

Attorney, Washington Title insurance Company

1996 - 2011

Attorney, Michael B. Schulman & Associates

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Education

1991

St Johns University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Adelphi University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

Hofstra University

Real Estate

2010

Hofstra University

Legal Research

2009

Hofstra University

Civil Procedure

2009

Hofstra University

Family Law

Languages

English

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