Ms. Tebano has litigated cases in all Capital Region courts that hear family law and divorce matters. After nearly two decades of practice, Maria offers extensive experience in the highly specialized areas of matrimonial law including agreements ( prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation), custody and visitation, equitable distribution, spouse and child support evaluations, enforcement and modification proceedings, awards of counsel fees and expert fees. Maria also offers strategic, goal oriented representation in a variety of other practice areas, among them are matters involving all aspects of civil litigation , employment law , real estate transactions, and trusts and estates .
Maria earned her B.A. degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Albany, her J.D. degree from St. Thomas University School of Law and then went on to obtain a Master of Laws in Taxation (L.L.M.) from the University of Miami School of Law.
Maria has been featured as a speaker for the National Business Institute (NBI) and Lorman Education Services on a variety of topics, including civil litigation, and family and divorce law.
Super Lawyers has recognized Maria as among the top 5% of attorneys in New York State in from 2010 through, and including, 2014.
Practice areas
29 years
29 years
Languages spoken
Italian
Tebano & Associates, PLLC
26 Century Hill Drive
Suite 201
Latham, NY, 12110
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 1994 | 03/31/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1994 | 02/24/2022 |
NC | Active | 1993 | 04/28/2022 |
FL | Member in Good Standing - CLER Exempt | 1992 | 03/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 1075 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2017 |
Nation's Top One Percent | The National Association of Distinguished Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2016 |
Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2015 |
Nation's Top One Percent | The National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
"10 Best" | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
SuperLawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2014 |
Top 10 | The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys | 2014 |
2014 Top Contributor | AVVO | 2014 |
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2013 |
Superb Rating | AVVO | 2013 |
AV Preiminent Rating | Martindale Hubbell | 2013 |
Client Distinction Award | Matindale Hubbell | 2013 |
2013 Top Contributor | AVVO | 2013 |
Clients Choice Award | AVVO | 2012 |
2012 Top Contributor | AVVO | 2012 |
Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2012 |
Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2011 |
Super Lawyers | Thomson Reuters | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Owner | Tebano & Associates, PLLC | 2010 - Present |
Partner | Tully Rinckey, PLLC | 2009 - 2010 |
Partner | Ainsworth Sullivan Tracy & Knauf | 1994 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Colonie Chamber of Commerce | 2012 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute Seminar | Family Law A-Z | 2012 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Damages in Personal Injury | 2012 |
National Business Institute Seminar | The Mechanics of New York Civil Procedure | 2011 |
National Business Institute Seminar | New York Civil Procedure | 2010 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Effective Case Presentation at Trial | 2010 |
Lorman Education Services publication | Debt Collection and Judgment Enforcement | 2010 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Military Divorce | 2009 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Failure to Properly Manage Personal Affairs After a Divorce | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1992 |
St. Thomas University School of Law | J.D. | 1990 |
State University of New York, Albany | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Court Trial Institute II : Support Hearings, Enforcement and Downward Modification | Family Court Trial Institute II : Support Hearings, Enforcement and Downward Modification | 2016 |
Continuing Legal Education | Family Law A-Z | 2012 |
Continuing Legal Education | Damages in Personal Injury | 2012 |
Continuing Legal Education | The Mechanics of New York Civil Procedure | 2011 |
Continuing Legal Education | New York Civil Procedure | 2010 |
Continuing Legal Education | Effective Case Presentation at Trial | 2010 |
Continuing Legal Education | Debt Collection and Judgment Enforcement | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Wrongfully Terminated Employee | Employee reinstated to his employment with back pay. |
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Shawn Lescault, Real estate Attorney on Mar 14, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended.
Shawn Lescault, Real estate Attorney on Mar 14, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Exceptional attorney, dedicated to client success. Highly recommended.
Christopher Flint, Family Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Maria is an outstanding attorney, who provides zealous yet ethical representation to each one of her clients. She is well-respected by the bench and bar alike. Maria's knowledge of and experience in family law and litigation in general are remarkable. I would highly recommend Maria to anyone seeking a top-level attorney.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
Relationship: Other
Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.
Kevin Colwell, Unknown Attorney on Apr 1, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked with Maria on a number of matters. She is a tough but reasonable advocate with a strong knowledge of the applicable caselaw. I endorse this lawyer.
Nancy Stroud, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Ms. Tabano is an excellent attorney. I have been involved in a number of cases with her including a very tough custody/parenting time/family offense matter. I endorse Ms. Tabano.
Cory Dalmata, Family Attorney on Jan 30, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Maria is a tenacious advocate for her client's. She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and puts her clients in the position to succeed in their matters.
Edward Beckham, Family Attorney on Sep 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
When it comes to family law matters, Ms. Tebano has demonstrated knowledge of the issues (as evidenced by her many helpful public service postings here on Avvo). I recommend Ms. Tebano, without hesitation; she clearly has the knowledge and skills to be an effective advocate in matters of divorce, custody, and other family law issues.
Jeffrey Caffee, Family Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Morghan Richardson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Based upon her numerous and practical advice to the AVVO community I recommend her.
Evan Oshan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robert Shaw, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
With positive reviews from clients and lawyers describing Ms. Tebano's work and professionalism, her Avvo profile is impressive. I would encourage those with family/divorce-related issues in the Latham NY area to contact Maria Tebano, take advantage of her expertise, and speak to her about how she can be of help.
Joseph Hubicki, Family Attorney on Jan 16, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. It is apparent from Ms. Tebano's responses on AVVO that she is a highly experienced and knowledgeable divorce and family law practitioner.
Howard Roitman, Family Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Barrows, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Tebano's answers are exceptionally well thought out and informative. She is an asset to the matrimonial law community. Thank you!
Jack Lebowitz, Family Attorney on Jan 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Based on her insight and command of family law demonstrated on this site to Avvo questioners, I would heartily endorse Ms. Tebano. She clearly knows her stuff.
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