Katherine Ryan

Katherine Ryan

4.3
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Garden City, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Child Custody ... +3 more

585 Stewart Avenue, Suite 301, Garden City, NY

About Katherine

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Katherine Ryan, P.C.

585 Stewart Avenue, Suite 301, Garden City, NY, 11530

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Katherine Ryan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jordan | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceeded my expectations!

I cannot say enough positive things about Kate Ryan. Going through a divorce is never easy, but Kate made the process so much more bearable with her professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care. After firing my first attorney for unnecessarily prolonging my divorce, Kate stepped in and got things mov...ing immediately. Within just a few weeks, she was able to resolve my case efficiently and professionally. From the start, she took the time to understand my situation, patiently explained all the legal options, and always made sure I felt heard. Her expertise in family law and the court system is outstanding, and she handled my case with precision and attention to detail. Kate was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and offer sound advice. She fought hard for a fair resolution, and the outcome of my case exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a highly skilled divorce attorney who will prioritize your needs and advocate for you every step of the way, I highly recommend Kate Ryan. She truly made a difficult time in my life so much easier, and I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you for your unwavering support and exceptional representation!

Posted by Giri | November 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Exceptional

Katherine and her associate Nick are truly exceptional in what they do. They are professional, extremely diligent, thorough, very knowledgeable and come very prepared to court when representing their clients. When I laid out to them about a change of child visitation modification, they went in with a... plan and stuck to it. Katherine has a very diligent associate in Nick who represented me while Katherine was on maternity leave. Nick kept Katherine informed while she was on maternity leave and Katherine made herself available when needed even though she had a new born to take care of. This clearly shows that she is dedicated to her clients and her business. Being a highly competent divorce attorney, I highly recommend Katherine Ryan and her team.

Posted by Lindsay | August 25, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding!!

Kate was recommended to me by a work colleague, but frankly I would have hired her even without word-of-mouth. In our first meeting, I was impressed with Kate's professionalism, clear expertise and knowledge of this legal area, but also her ability to personally connect and appreciate the emotional ...complexities and decisions involved. From there forward, Kate was always professional, answered my calls and emails promptly, and fought hard for my children and myself. She was always one step ahead of my ex husband's attorney, and that's what sets Kate and her firm on a different level. Kate was able to have my difficult case finalized within a year, and hard to achieve that. I would highly recommend Kate Ryan to anyone who is in need of a matrimonial/divorce/family lawyer.

Posted by Jessica | August 20, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Phenomenal Attorney

Ms. Ryan represented me during the course of my divorce and was professional, knowledgeable and dedicated every step of the way. She always had my personal interests at hand and and truly acted in a way that showed she knew what issues were important to me. Ms. Ryan repeatedly went above and beyond..., always getting back to me in a timely manner with solid information and a well-thought out course of action. I would undoubtedly use her again as her superior competency put my mind at ease. Ms. Ryan truly is an asset to her team and certainly made the harrowing divorce experience as painless as possible.

Posted by Christine | August 18, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

one of the best experiences

Katherine was very professional, ethical, compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated. I would recommend her to anyone. She handled my bad divorce and made it as easy as possible for me. I couldnt ask for a better lawyer!

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Katherine Ryan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Fox

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have recommended Katherine to several of my clients who have all indicated to me that they were very happy with her representation on their matters. I strongly recommend Katherine in the area of Matrimonial law."

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Joseph Sorce

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Katherine is always well prepared in the courtroom and is well respected throughout the legal community among her peers. I would highly recommend her."

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Marci Goldfarb

Unknown lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kate is a formidable opponent. She works tirelessly for her clients and gets them the best results in the quickest amount of time. I highly recommend her."

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Alissa Van Horn

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been working with Ms. Ryan for years on various matters. Kate is diligent, respectful, responsive and extremely knowledgeable in the field of family and matrimonial law. I often refer her to clients, family and friends that I am unable to represent, who have all been extremely satisfied. I would highly recommend Katherine Ryan."

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Mario Cometti

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I found her responses on AVVO to be well thought out and helpful. She is well respected in her community."

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Justine Borer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kathryn is a unique combination of empathic and tough. She is a tireless and effective advocate for her clients. She has the courtroom presence and confidence of a seasoned professional. I recommend her highly."

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Megan Tomlin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Her professionalism and advocacy for her client is above par in this field."

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Andrea Friedman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kate is a strong advocate for her clients. She is intelligent and takes a practical approach to help protect her client's best interests. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacqueline Dicker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Katherine (Kate) Ryan's vast knowledge in the areas of Family and Matrimonial Law, diverse experiences and ability to act on her toes in any situation in the Courtroom distinguishes her from other practitioners in the field. Kate's advocacy for her client's is unmatched and she always does so with professionalism and poise. It is with great pleasure that I endorse Kate."

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Steven Goldman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Katherine (Kate) is a highly skilled attorney who possesses the intellect and tenacity to handle even the most complex matrimonial cases. She is a hard worker who is willing to go the extra mile to achieve what is best for her clients. I am proud to endorse Kate to anyone in need for a top-notch matrimonial attorney on Long Island."

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Alissa Van Horn

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Sari Friedman

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mario Cometti

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Justine Borer

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Megan Tomlin

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Andrea Friedman

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Steven Goldman

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Divorce Attorney / Principal, The Law Office of Katherine Ryan, Esq.

2010 - 2014

Attorney, Sari M. Friedman, PC

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Reynolds, Caronia, Gianelli, Hagney & LaPinta

Associations

Nassau County Bar Association

Member

Suffolk County Bar Association

Member

Suffolk County Matrimonial Bar Association

Member

Nassau County Young Republicans

Member

Villanova University Alumni Association

Member

Nassau County Matrimonial Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

JH v. KM

Joint Residential/Joint Legal Custody

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Education

N/A

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Villanova University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2014

Your Rights- Divorce and Family Law Considering Divorce? Step 1

2014

Your Rights- Divorce and Family Law Step 2- The Consultation

2014

Newsday (Quoted) Groundbreaking Decision

Languages

English

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