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 Christine | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent!

After three and a half years with another attorney and my case going nowhere, I knew I had to do something else. I hired Kim. Due to my case dragging on for so long, only a couple weeks after hiring Kim, the court called her and said they were denying any further adjournments in my case and either ...we had to have a settlement in four days or proceed to trial. After having worked on an agreement with my former attorney for nearly a year without it reaching completion, and the thought of Kim having to possibly go to trial for me in a matter of days if we couldn't settle, I panicked and thought how could she possibly make this happen on such short notice. Kim was very calm about the whole thing and assured me we would get it done and all would be fine. She delivered on everything she said she would and went above and beyond. She is extremely knowledgable on the law, efficient, compassionate and just a nice person in general. She kept me up to date on everything and never left me hanging or wondering what was going on. I can't say enough good things about her and am so appreciative of what she did for me. If you need a family law attorney, look no further and don't think twice. You will be in excellent hands and won't regret hiring her. My only regret is that I didn't hire her right from the start. Thanks again for everything Kim!

Posted by Wendy | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate, Fair, Tireless Advocate for her clients

Divorce is stressful enough. Finding the perfect lawyer is even more stressful. After much research on my own, coupled with referrals, I landed myself in Kim Cardalena's office. I found her to be compassionate, fair, and real. She was very realistic of any obstacles I may face and kept my expectation...s in check. I wasn't going to end up with a Mansion nor a summer home in Italy but I was promised an agreement that I would find favorable and fair. I found Kim to be extremely knowledgeable in the law, court system, expectations in how judges would rule and the overall process. Kim is very warm, compassionate, outgoing and she was a great advocate for me in my divorce. She understands the financial and emotional strains one faces under these circumstances and managed to comfort me during the entire process. She was constantly updating me on the progress and would respond immediately to any inquiries I had. She was a pleasure to work with and I'd highly recommend her. Hopefully, I won't need her again down the road lol.

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.

Posted by Cheryl | September 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce/Separation Attorney

I highly recommend Kim Cardalena Esq she Was my Divorce attorney in an extremely acrimonious Separation/ Divorce and always had my Best interests in her sites! Kim never Wavered and was extremely knowledgeable I trust and recommend Her implicitly.. You will never be disappointed if you Hir...e her!!

Posted by Betsy | September 29, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Divorce Attorney

Kim Cardalena was my daughters divorce attorney...at a most difficult time in your life Kim is the lawyer you need by your side, very knowledgeable, compassionate and straightforward, excellent attorney I recommend wholeheartedly.

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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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"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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