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Kelly Patricia Rau
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Biography
KELLY RAU is a partner at the Law Office of Glass & Rau P.C., located in Babylon Village, New York. Her practice primarily focuses on matrimonial and family law matters, Wills, Trusts and Estates and civil litigation. In 2005, Mrs. Rau joined the firm as a full time matrimonial paralegal while attending law school. After graduating law school in 2009, she worked as a corporate attorney in New York City at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. In 2013, she returned to Glass & Glass as a full-time attorney. In 2018 she was named a partner and formed Glass & Rau, with Maureen Glass. Her practice currently focuses on representing clients in uncontested and constested divorce actions and child custody proceedings in Suffolk County and Nassau County. As an experienced divorce attorney, Mrs. Rau prides herself on giving her clients devoted one on one attention and sound legal advice on complex issues such as division of assets in divorce proceedings, child support and child custody.
Mrs. Rau graduated from Hofstra University in 2005 and she earned her law degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 2009. At St. John's, Mrs. Rau was the Executive Managing Editor of the New York Real Property Law Journal and an Article and Notes Editor for the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review and she graduated at the top of her class. During law school she was on the Dean's List and she won numerous awards for scholastic excellence. Mrs. Rau is admitted to the bar of the State of New York since 2010 and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and Suffolk County Bar Association. Mrs. Rau was awarded the NY Metro Rising Stars Award for Super Lawyers in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
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The Law Office of Glass & Rau, P.C.
72 East Main Street, Suite 3, Babylon, NY, 11702-2714
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Posted by Jack | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Lawyer
Going through a divorce isn’t easy and Kelly understands that. She always provided me with clear honest legal advice. I was able to settle my divorce quickly and cleanly. I was very lucky to have had Kelly as my attorney. I recommend anyone in need of a good lawyer to hire Kelly
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A Great Divorce Lawyer
Working with Kelly made an extremely difficult situation easy. Kelly took the time to help me understand the divorce process and to answer all my questions. All communications were timely, and she did everything she said she was going to do when she said she was going to do it. I appreciate her suppo...
Posted by Claudia | September 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Apositive experience
It has been a positive experience working with Kelly, her staff was very helpful working on my case. She took the time to explain all the procedures that were involved and replied to my calls and emails in a timely matter . Thanks
Posted by Kristen | June 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Professional!
My husband and I used Kelly when we closed on our house. Buying and a home and understanding all the legal jargon can be very overwhelming. Any questions we had, she always emailed us back promptly. Kelly was attentive and thoroughly explained everything during the closing. I would hire Kelly for a...
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce
Uncontested divorce
Kelly Rau has been a great lawyer for my uncontested divorce. I first contacted her via email and she called me personally the following day. Kelly then provided me with all the information that I needed to gather in order to proceed with the divorce. Our first meeting went smoothly, since I had ever...
Kelly Patricia Rau's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She's a great advocate for her client, but very professional and pleasant to work opposite."
"I have and continue to refer clients to Kelly because she is a dedicated attorney, and truly cares about her clients needs."
"I would highly recommend Kelly to anyone in need of an attorney to represent them in a Divorce case, Family Law, Estate Planning or a Real Estate law matter."
"Kelly is dedicated to her clients needs, and I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I had a matter with Kelly Rau as opposing counsel. She was professional, knowledgeable and a fierce advocate for her client."
"Kelly has demonstrated that she is a knowledgeable, thorough, attentive and professional attorney. Kelly and I were opposing attorneys on a divorce matter. Both of our clients were mostly cooperative and anxious to settle their issues quickly. Kelly and I were able to work together representing our respective clients and resolving their divorce via settlement agreement within a short period of time."
"Kelly is a very knowledgeable family law attorney, dedicated to her clients' success."
"Kelly is devoted attorney who gives her clients true one on one attention. She is caring and understands the needs of her clients, always giving them the best advice she can. She won the Super Lawyer Rising Star Award in 2016. Kelly is a truly dedicated attorney."
"I have known Kelly Rau for a long time: From the top of her class at St. John's Law School, to willingly leaving a high powered corporate law position in Manhattan, and now finally getting back to her roots on Long Island, Kelly has excelled at every venture she has pursued. I would adamantly recommend Kelly to anyone in need of an attorney to represent them in a Divorce law, Family Law, Estate Planning or Real Estate law matter. As an attorney who does not handle these types of matters, I refer anyone in need of such counsel to Kelly."
"Kelly is an extremely dedicated and intelligent attorney, and a true advocate . Her intelligence and skill enable her to provide a wide range of legal assistance, and I highly recommend Kelly for your legal needs."
"Kelly Rau is an outstanding attorney. Kelly is very hardworking and diligent. She is truly an exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have had the pleasure of referring several clients and personal friends to Kelly for various Divorce/Matrimonial issues. Kelly has achieved phenomenal results for each and every one. Kelly brings large law firm experience together with the personal service of a smaller firm to ensure her clients get the best possible results. I highly recommend Kelly Rau to anyone looking for a Divorce/Matrimonial attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, The Law Office of Glass & Rau, P.C.
2013 - 2018
Attorney, Glass & Glass, Esqs.
2009 - 2013
Attorney, Kramer Levin Naftails & Frankel, LLP
Associations
2016 - Present
Nassau County Bar Association
2014 - Present
New York State Bar Association
2013 - Present
Suffolk County Bar Association
Education
2009
St John's University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Hofstra University
B.A.
Languages
English